A Biloxi man convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting of a Waffle House waitress in 2015 had his conviction upheld by the state Court of Appeals. Johnny Max Mount appealed his 2023 conviction, saying the court abused its discretion…
Gulfport Fire Department is on scene at a home that exploded this afternoon near 28th Street and 26th Avenue. Gulfport Police also are on scene. First responders are asking motorists to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
A Florida man died Sunday night after driving off the fishing pier off Howard Avenue in Biloxi. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said 67-year-old Paul Costello of Milton, Florida, was pronounced dead at the scene after first responders pulled the…
Anyone traveling west on Interstate 10 in Harrison County can see the progress on the Buc-ee's. But when will it open? Harrison County Development Commission Exective Director Bill Lavers said…
Gulfport Fire Department battled a brush fire this morning that burned about 20 acres. Chief Billy Kelley said when firefighters arrived on scene in an area between 39th Avenue and 34th Street by Emerald Pines Apartments, about 2 acres were…
Gulfport Ward 5 Councilman Myles Sharp officially tendered his resignation to Council President Rusty Walker Friday, days after announcing his intention to resign. Sharp's resignation takes effect at 11:30 p.m. on Monday, December 30. Since the resignation takes effect with…
WXXV News 25's Marco Bitonel is hanging out with Buddy the Elf at Beau Rivage Casino Resort ahead of continued performances of 'Elf: The Musical' at Beau Rivage Theatre. Here's…
The Mississippi Gaming Commission gave site approval to one casino project on the Coast, while the other was deferred. Representatives for the Tullis Garden Hotel and Casino project was approved after the commission determined it met all statutory requirements. But…
WXXV contributor and Sounds of the Holidays co-host Meggan Gray joins us to talk about the concert series returning for another year at the MGCCC iMPAC center on the Harrison County…
On Tuesday the Gulfport City Council voted to approve a contract with Gulfbreeze Construction to replace Ken Combs Pier. The pier has been closed since it took significant damage when Hurricane…
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in the 2014 murder case of a Long Beach woman. Kimberly Jo "Kim" Watts, a divorced mother of one who worked as a nurse,…
The bridge over Interstate 10 at Menge Avenue will be open next week. Bill Lavers, executive director of the Harrison County Development Commission, said the contractor has said the bridge will open at 2 p.m. Monday. The bridge has been…
Mississippi Power will host Bring It!, the Harrison County Household Hazardous Waste Collection event, this Saturday. Bring It! is coordinated in partnership with the Harrison County Beautification Department and gives residents a safe way to dispose of common hazardous waste…
With less than 24 hours to go to election day, Harrison County is testing its voting machines to ensure accuracy. These tests are open to the public so voters can feel confident that their vote is accurate and accounted for. …
The Department of Marine Resources is working on a project to build a pier and pavilion across from Centennial Plaza. The project, funded by GOMESA, is part…
A Biloxi man was given two life sentences after being convicted of 14 counts of sexual battery of two sisters. 45-year-old John Pierre was found guilty late Wednesday in Harrison County following a two-day trial. The jury deliberated just three…
Harrison County Fire and Rescue along with U.S. Forest Services and Mississippi Forestry Commission continue to work against a several hundred acre brush fire along Carson Road in…
Long Beach Mayor George Bass told residents on Tuesday that he will not seek a third term in office. Bass said he made a spur-of-the-moment decision to make the announcement while speaking to constituents at the Breakfast With the Mayor…
The modified classic cars and trucks had their time to shine in the spotlight at Tuesday night's flame-throwing competition on the grounds of Island View Casino in Gulfport.…
Two people escaped a mobile home fire off Cuevas Delisle Road on Wednesday afternoon. Harrison County Fire Rescue responded about 4:15 and found the home fully involved. Pass Christian Fire also responded to help battle the blaze. The two people…
A Gulfport teen will spend 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to the shooting of an Uber driver in 2023. District Attorney Crosby Parker said 19-year-old Trinyell Coats Jr., of Gulfport pleaded guilty Monday to aggravated assault for the…
Harrison County Fire Rescue battled a tractor-trailer cab fire overnight. The tractor-trailer cab was fully involved when firefighters arrived on scene. Biloxi Fire Department assisted in battling the blaze. The truck was a total loss, but no injuries were reported.…
A 16-year-old has been arrested in connection to threatening phone calls made to Harrison Central High on Wednesday, causing the school to go into another…
A 14-year-old has been charged in the shooting death of a 16-year-old in Harrison County On Sunday. Sheriff Matt Haley said that at about 2:30 p.m. Sunday, deputies responded to the 13000 block of Robindale Road in Gulfport for…