Harrison County

Casinos reopened with new safety measures in place

Some casinos in Mississippi have reopened for the first time in two months. They are following state guidelines to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The State Gaming Commission says numbers of players are limited for blackjack and…

Toddler fatally hit by vehicle in Biloxi

On May 22, 2020 officers from the Biloxi Police Department responded to Rich’s Carwash on Popp’s Ferry Road for a report of a toddler being run over by a vehicle that was backing up in the parking lot. Upon arrival,…

Scarlet Pearl Casino reopened today

Now that some Coast casinos have been open for a few hours, let’s check in with News 25’s Victoria Bailey to see how reopening day is going.

Major improvements to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum

You can expect bigger artists, bigger shows, and a better experience at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. There have been major additions to the arena which includes a rigging grid installed in the roof of the Coliseum. This was funded by…

Two arrested in Harrison County on animal cruelty charges

Two Saucier residents are charged with five counts each of animal cruelty. Wednesday, Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson arrested 57-year-old Sharon Bertok and 50-year-old Daniel Bertok after animal control officers found several species of animals living in deplorable conditions at…

MDEQ lifts three Beach Water Contact Advisories

(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted water contact advisories Thursday for Station 5 (Pass Christian West Beach), Station 8 (Gulfport West Beach), and Station 12B (Biloxi East Central Beach). Water samples…

Biloxi Police make arrest in commercial burglary case

Biloxi Police Department arrested a Gulfport man in connection with a commercial burglary case. John Brown, 25, was charged with burglary of a commercial building on Wednesday. The arrest stemmed from an investigation where Brown allegedly entered into a room…

Port of Gulfport executive director resigns

Jonathan Daniels, the executive director and CEO of the Port of Gulfport, has resigned his position in Mississippi to take a similar position in Florida. The resignation, accepted by the Mississippi State Port Authority Board of Commissioners, is effective June…

CMR certifies four state records

BILOXI, Miss. – The state Commission on Marine Resources certified four all tackle state fishing records at today’s monthly meeting. Abigail Daniels, 13, of Pass Christian set a state record using a cast net for Highfin Goby (Gabinoellus oceanicus) with…

Many companies hiring during COVID-19 pandemic

The official unemployment rate last month was 14.7 percent, the highest rate since the Great Depression. Many people are out of a job due to the coronavirus. Despite layoffs nationwide, many companies are still hiring. Many local places are currently…

Popp’s Ferry Elementary hosting drive-thru award ceremonies

Teachers at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School haven’t seen their students since March. So in order to try to put the finishing touches on the school year, a three day drive-thru awards ceremony will take place to celebrate the school’s star…

CTA to resume pre COVID-19 routes on Thursday

With most casinos planning to reopen Thursday, Coast Transit Authority will resume their pre COVID-19 routes and schedules on May 21st. CTA will be back to operating 45 and 90 minute routes Monday through Sunday. They will also resume normal…

Coast Casinos preparing to reopen

As the Golden Nugget Casino gets ready to reopen their gaming floors and restaurants at 8 a.m. on Thursday, their Biloxi hotel, pool, and sports bars are opening tomorrow, May 20th. Boomtown Casino plans to reopen their doors on Thursday…

Stray bullet goes through Saucier family’s window

A Saucier family has had their peace of mind stolen after a stray bullet came crashing through their window last week. Jamie Hasted is a widow to a Marine veteran and she takes care of her three young kids on…

Biloxi PD warns of scam calls claiming to be police

The Biloxi Police Department received several complaints regarding scam calls. Individuals were notified that they were being contacted by personnel of the Biloxi Police Department. The individuals were advised they had outstanding warrants, and to not contact local law enforcement…

Construction on Biloxi Boardwalk delayed due to nesting Least Terns

Construction on a nearly $900,000 project in Biloxi comes to a halt. Least tern birds are nesting right where construction is taking place for the new West Biloxi Boardwalk. Construction stopped when contractors discovered the birds and the nesting area…

Salvation Army Kroc Center reopened Monday

People on the Gulf Coast were looking to shake the quarantine pounds off at the Salvation Army Kroc Center. Residents were excited to get back into their exercise routine with the reopening of the facility. Members are allowed to work…