Harrison County

Bayou Bargains grand opening in Gulfport

Gulf Coast residents are getting a bang for their buck thanks to a new discount store. Bayou Bargains in Gulfport hosted their grand opening this weekend. The new discount store allows you to get high priced items…

Fire agencies battle forest fire in Harrison County

A Sunday night forest fire located off Highway 49 near the Grand Bear Golf Course is now 70 percent contained. The fire stretched over 400 acres. Mississippi Forestry Commission and U.S. Forest Service Crew are mopping the…

Suspect wanted in Gulfport drive-by shooting in custody

A suspect wanted following a Wednesday drive-by shooting in Gulfport is now in custody. Gulfport police announced this afternoon that 20-year-old Andre Jefferson has been located. Police say Jefferson was identified as the suspect after a firearm was discharged from…

Landmass Comedy: a group of local comedians

Among the entertainment performing at the District Green for the Block Party is Landmass Comedy. Landmass Comedy is a group of local comedians that perform live shows across Mississippi. They call themselves Landmass Comedy as a way…

Downtown Biloxi Block Party today at the District Green

The Downtown Biloxi Block Party is underway at the District Green. There will be live music until 9:30 p.m. with local talent including Blackwater Brass. Food trucks like Scratch Kitchen and True Wings will also be dishing…

Gateway United Methodist Church hosts blood drive

When winter weather forced blood drive cancellations, the impact was more than just a canceled appointment, it meant less blood products available for patient emergencies here and across the country. So, Gateway United Methodist decided to host…

Turning the Biloxi Lighthouse green

Although COVID has caused some of the Coast’s traditional St. Patrick’s Day festivities to be canceled, the Hibernia Marching Society is still finding ways to celebrate Irish culture throughout the month of March. News 25’s Grace Boyles…

Mississippi teacher pay raise plan inches forward in Senate

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Senate is pushing forward with a plan to increase some of the lowest teacher salaries in the United States. Senators unanimously passed a bill Thursday to give most Mississippi teachers and teachers' assistants a $1,000 pay raise during…