Harrison County

Biloxi Fire Department honors fallen firefighter

Biloxi firemen spent the morning cooking up a delicious meal. They smoked multiple pounds of pork butt and fried hundreds of fish all to remember one of their fallen firefighters. Darren Endris, a 25 year veteran of the department, recently…

Opening a new chapter in the Woolmarket community

It’s an exciting day for the Woolmarket community as a new library is welcomed to the area. Up until mid-2018, the library was housed in a 900 square foot mobile home near the fire station. People described it as ‘hanging…

Junior chefs cook it up at Bel-Air Elementary School

For two years, an after school program at Bel-Air Elementary has been teaching students the art of cooking. For students at Bel-Air Elementary learning just got a little more hands on. Third through sixth graders are testing their skills in…

Prayers for Patton Benefit

Prayer warriors were out in full force this evening at the Blow Fly Inn in Gulfport for the ‘Prayers for Patton’ benefit. You may remember Patton Tillman, who was critically injured in an ATV accident on January 20th. He has…

Biloxi Shuckers Job Fair

The Biloxi Shuckers are once again looking to expand their family. Their fifth annual job fair took place tonight at MGM Park and many hopefuls came out. They were hiring for all sorts of jobs from ground keeping to the…

Felix Gines running for state representative district 115

Ward 2 Biloxi Councilman Felix Gines made his announcement to run for state representative district 115. “I will be filing for state representative for district 115.” With supporters filling up Satchmo’s, Ward 2 Biloxi Councilman Felix Gines chose to run…

Annual Gulf Coast Social Work Conference

Today, over 600 social workers flooded the IP Casino for the 26th annual Gulf Coast Social Work Conference. Every year, social workers gather on the Coast to brush up on their skills and listen to ten hours of programming. Today,…

First LGBTQ affirming church on the Coast

With recent talks of a military transgender ban, many members of the LGBTQ community say they have felt chastised. There is a place right here on the Coast that wants to make everyone feel right at home. Once a week,…

Shuckers Job Fair

The Biloxi Shuckers are once again looking to expand their family. The fifth annual job fair is underway at MGM Park’s Clubhouse. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more.

Gaming commission approves new site for Long Beach casino

The Mississippi Gaming Commission has approved the site for another casino along the Gulf Coast. Regulators voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a location in Long Beach for its first casino. Developer James Parrish and his investors must show they have…

Daddy-Daughter Date Night

Calling all dads! Mark your calendar for a special date night which will be perfect for the princess of the house. Tomorrow night from 6:30 to 8:30, the fifth annual Daddy-Daughter Date Night will take place at the Kroc Center…

Local author visits Harrison Central Elementary School

It was a ‘punny’ morning at Harrison Central Elementary School. Local author Andrea Vilemont Moreau stopped by to share her book called ‘I Mustache you to Read with me.’  The children’s book tells the story of a boy who is…

Residents get a second chance in Long Beach

City officials want to extend residents of Long Beach a second chance through the warrant clearance program. It’s designed to give people an opportunity to clear themselves from the courts. Anyone with misdemeanor charges is able to participate. All you…

Gulfport PD holds gun safety class

From experienced to inexperienced owners of firearms, the Gulfport Police Department plans to educate the Coast with their civilian gun safety class. For about 20 years, the Gulfport Police Department holds a $25 introductory course on basic firearm safety, covering…

Making dreams come true at IMMS

Today, one little boy’s dream came true at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Meet Antwone McNeil. He is an eight-year-old boy who loves Nike and aquariums. He also happens to have a seizure disorder and is developmentally delayed. Antwone’s…

Celebrating Catholic Schools Week

It’s a national celebration this week in honor of catholic schools. St. Patrick High School in Biloxi isn’t wasting any time with the festivities. Today, the school hosted the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce members as the school announced its registration…

Making the perfect gumbo at Lynn Meadows

With the cold temperature we’ve been having doesn’t a nice piping hot bowl of gumbo sound good? Some hopeful chefs gathered at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center tonight to learn just how to make the perfect gumbo. Julian Brunt taught the…

Cold weather shelters opening

Although our area didn’t see any flurries, the temperatures tonight are expected to dip to freezing and below. So cold weather shelters are opening their doors to help keep people warm on the Coast. At the Salvation Army in Gulfport…

Tickets now available for Cher at the Coast Coliseum

We have some great news for all the Cher fans who thought they missed out on their opportunity to see her live this weekend in Mississippi. A few tickets for the previously sold out Cher concert are now available for…

Update on short term rentals in Biloxi

Short term rentals was one of big topics at the Biloxi City Council meeting. A public hearing was held regarding Oak Shores Condominiums to change the zoning. This will be discussed at a future city council meeting. The city council…

GCP cuts ribbon on new facility in Gulfport

Up to 200 new jobs will be created after the expansion of a Coast factory today. Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals cut the ribbon on their new expansion in Gulfport. Geri-Care products line the shelves in many major pharmacies across the country. Part…

School beautification project at Popp’s Ferry Elementary

Local elementary school students have been working hard to give back to their community. Inside of a little room at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School, something beautiful has happened. Art teacher Brandi Hoxie said, “My students have been competing in a…

Cold weather shelters opening

Although our area didn’t see any flurries, the temperatures tonight are expected to dip to freezing and below. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood is at the Salvation Army in Gulfport with more.