Harrison County

Planting sea oats along Highway 90

A wave of new growth in Long Beach today as crews began planting more sea oats along Highway 90. Funding for the $200,000 project was awarded back in September 2019 by then-Governor Phil Bryant through phase two of the Gulf…

Staying safe around water

According to the CDC, drowning is responsible for more deaths among children age one through four than any other cause except birth defects. Here in the United States, drowning causes around 10 deaths per day. With the summer months quickly…

Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum is back up and running

Like the industries the museum embodies, the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum has faced its challenges and snags over the years. But now, the South Mississippi Museum is back up and running to show and tell stories our Coast was…

Two arrested in deadly Gulfport shooting

Two suspects were arrested today from a shooting on Monday that left one man dead. The Gulfport Police Department arrested Aaron Mays and Gitano Lewis. On Monday, the Gulfport Police Department responded to 39th Avenue in response to a shooting.…

How you can name the otters at the MS Aquarium

It’s World Otter Day! The Mississippi Aquarium is inviting the Coast to get involved with the celebrations. The Mississippi Aquarium will be home to four North American River Otters. The animals are already being cared for by the aquarium, but…

Axe throwing is back in Biloxi

Many local businesses have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Skal Axe Throwing in Biloxi is no exception. The new business was open for eight weeks before they had to shut down for two months. Although Skal Axe Throwing…

Body found mutilated in RV park in Woolmarket

A mutilated body discovered in the Woolmarket area Tuesday has been identified as 41-year-old Micah Harrington. Harrington was a resident of the Mazalea RV Park. His body was found on West Oak Lawn Drive suffering several stab wounds as well…

Utility shutoff suspension order has expired for Mississippi

The State Public Service Commission’s order suspending utility cutoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic expired this afternoon at 5 o’clock. As things begin to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the order regarding utility shutoffs has been lifted by the Mississippi Public…

Murder investigation underway after body found in Biloxi

News 25’s Victoria Bailey is in Biloxi where police discovered a body earlier this evening at the Oak Lawn RV Park. The victim has been identified as 41-year-old Micah Harrington. He was a resident of Mazalea RV Park.  

Hot weather safety tips for pets

With the warmer months ahead more people will be spending time with their furry friends outdoors. But as the hot weather approaches, it is important to make sure you are keeping your animals safe. Alice Xenachis, the owner of Fur…

Cleaning up the beaches after Memorial Day

As residents and Coast visitors flocked to the beaches for the three day weekend, Harrison County Sand Beach Authority was out in full force Saturday, Sunday, and Memorial Day Monday to help keep beaches clean. Today, crews were out once…

Several accidents in North Gulfport this afternoon

The Memorial Holiday Weekend is over, but it’s still been a busy day on South Mississippi roads. There were several accidents west of Highway 49 in North Gulfport today with several people sent to the hospital with injuries and causing…

A ‘Socially Distant’ Memorial Day Weekend

Over the long Memorial Day Weekend, thousands of people flocked to the beach and water to enjoy a little time in the sun. The Gulfport Police Department tells News 25 they had a busy weekend, but there were no additional…