Oyster Ball Drop
While those in New York are waiting for the ball to drop, South Mississippi is waiting on the oyster to drop to usher in 2019. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi with…
‘Countdown to Noon’ at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Families kicked off 2019 a bit early today at Lynn Meadows ‘Countdown to Noon’ celebration in Gulfport. This countdown had snacks, a DJ with music, and lots of dancing. Before making their way into the theater for all of the…
Fireworks can trigger PTSD
Tonight, millions will celebrate the countdown to the New Year with family, friends, and fireworks. For some people, like veterans, the loud booming can spark something much deeper. The sound of fireworks often triggers memories of war for those who…
Financial Fitness 2019
Are you looking to wipe the slate clean or to get your financial standing in better shape for 2019? Hundreds of Mississippians will have judgement balances and debt completely eliminated or reduced thanks to a recent settlement with Encore Capital…
New Year’s Eve Safety Tips
While you are getting ready to celebrate the New Year, it is important to stay safe in order to kick-off 2019. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is in Biloxi with more on how to stay safe as you hit the road.
Aggravated assault arrest
Forty-two year-old Chien Van Nguyen of D’Iberville is behind bars on a warrant for aggravated assault. Biloxi police say the assault occurred near the 900 block of Division Street where Nguyen struck the victim, causing multiple serious injuries on Christmas…
Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook sees success
Just a month removed from opening up their sportsbook, the Scarlet Pearl Casino is seeing success. The Scarlet Pearl partnered with daily-fantasy providers DraftKings on their sportsbook. Although the Sportsbook was built during football season, they’ve still seen great numbers…
Christmas Cardboard Recycling
The Harrison County Beautification Commission held their annual Christmas Cardboard Recycling event over the weekend. Partnered with Waste Management and Mississippi Power, Harrison County set up three separate locations where people could recycle their cardboard items. The Christmas holiday is…
Jackson County Adult Detention Center inmate hanging death
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department has reported an inmate hanging death in the adult detention center. Sheriff Mike Ezell says a deputy found 35-year-old Robert Gene Danley Jr. hanging in his cell shortly after head count Friday night. The staff…
Biloxi shooting investigation
One man was sent to the hospital following a shooting yesterday morning in Biloxi on Bayview Avenue. According to Biloxi police, the incident occurred around 4:50 in the 800 block of Bayview Avenue. A male victim was shot and transported…
Last weekend for Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival
If you are still in the Christmas spirit you can head out to the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival this weekend. It is the last weekend for the light festival. With the numbers still coming in, city officials say it…
Last Kmart on the Coast shutting down
The last local Kmart will soon be closing its door permanently. This morning, employees at the Kmart located on Highway 49 learned that the store will soon be closing. The store is expected to close in late March and liquidation…
Setting New Year’s goals early
You’ve probably heard the saying ‘new year, new me.’ Well, one local gym wants to help you make that line a reality in 2019. Every year gyms see an influx of members signing up around the New Year. People are…
Staying safe on the road
As rainfall continues to increase, so does the likelihood of hazards in the roadway. The Gulf Coast has seen over three inches of rain since Thursday with two to three more inches expected through the start of the new year.…
Arrested for armed robbery
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 26-year-old Darren Andrew Stevens of Biloxi on a charge of armed robbery. The arrest is the result of an investigation into an armed robbery reported at the BP Country Store located on Shriners Blvd in…
Suspect arrested in Family Market armed robbery
An arrest has been made in connection with last night’s armed robbery at the Family Market Service Station in Gulfport. Eighteen-year-old Dalize Nutall has been charged with one count of armed robbery after authorities connected him with a previously reported…
Rising river level causes closure of Pascagoula River WMA for deer and small game hunting
Continued heavy rainfall and projected Pascagoula River levels have resulted in extensive flooding of Pascagoula River Wildlife Management Area. Effective December 29, 2018, Pascagoula River (WMA) will be closed to public access except for waterfowl hunting to river gauge levels. …
Ride in the New Year
This weekend you have the chance to ride in the New Year at South Mississippi Off Road and RV Park. Gates opened Thursday for the three day long celebration and the fun will last until Saturday night. The weekend will…
Lynn Meadows ‘Countdown to Noon’
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport will be counting down to noon on Monday to celebrate the New Year. This countdown will have lots going on like a DJ with music, noise maker crafts, dancing, snacks, and karaoke. Lynn Meadows…
Wet roads cause dangerous conditions
Earlier this morning around 5:30, one vehicle hydroplaned on Highway 49 near the Walmart Supercenter and the Red Roof Inn causing a crash. No one was injured in this accident either, but it does go to show the dangers of…
Slick road conditions on the Coast
In Harrison County, slick roads seemed to be the biggest weather related problem. Just before 10 a.m., a vehicle slide into a ditch right across from our News 25 studio, facing south bound once it came to a stop. There…
Flight cancellations and delays at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
Here’s a look at some local flight cancellations and delays. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini is at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport with more.
Staying safe during wet weather conditions
As we are keeping an eye out for flash flooding and thunderstorms in our area it is important to remember to put your safety first during these conditions. Harrison County Emergency Management Director Rupert Lacy says he and his team…
Armed robbery at Family Market in Harrison County
Police are searching for a suspect involved in an armed robbery in Harrison County. Around 7 o’clock, police were called to Family Market on Canal Road. This happened after the owner of the convenience store and gas station was robbed…