Malicious Mischief Arrest – Rebekah Leigh Bennett
. On August 14, 2018 the Gulfport Police Department arrested 35 year old Rebekah Leigh Bennett, of Gulfport,…
Ocean Springs graduate competes in Junior Worlds Powerlifting meet
Can you imagine putting a city, better yet an entire country, on your shoulders at just 18-years-old? If you can, then you can understand the life of this junior powerlifter that will compete in world powerlifting meet in Johannesburg, South…
Man captured after carjacking and hit and run in Harrison County
A man led authorities on a chase this afternoon after stealing a pickup truck in Gulfport and hitting another vehicle on Highway 49 then driving from the scene into Harrison County. Gulfport police and Harrison County deputies were able to…
$23 million construction projects in Biloxi
While construction is underway for both the Watermark and the Hilton Inn, $23 million dollars’ worth of construction will add businesses, hotels, and restaurants to the City of Biloxi. Two hundred and eighty-four building permits were issued to start a…
Meet the Candidate: Chris McDaniel
With the general elections quickly approaching, the Harrison County Republican Women are making sure the community is informed before casting their votes. Tonight, the group held a political forum introducing one of the candidates running for U.S. Senate in the…
New development for the Gulfport Marina
The Gulfport Marina will be seeing more traffic as a new elevated structure is in the works. The new building is still in the planning phase, but Gulfport City Council gave the go-ahead on the project this afternoon. The elevated…
Sixth graders learn how to build a computer
While most high school students spend their free time playing on their computers, Harrison Central High School senior Blake Martin is building it. It all started in sixth grade when his uncle taught him about the parts of a computer.…
Helping local youth climb to success
Climb CDC has a new CEO, John Whitfield, and the mission continues as the group recruits local youth to enroll in their life changing programs. Climb CDC Workforce Training Institute Counselor Shuida Haynes said, “There are some burdens they’re dealing…
Man wanted for credit card fraud
Biloxi police are asking for help finding a man wanted for credit card fraud. The person used a fraudulent credit card to obtain approximately $300 from an ATM machine. The vehicle is believed to be a gold or tan Volkswagen…
Meet the Candidate: Chris McDaniel
With the general elections quickly approaching, the Harrison County Republican Women are making sure the community is informed before casting their votes. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is at the MGCCC Hospitality and Resort Management Center where the Harrison County Republican…
Four charged in connection with Derry Lane shooting
Four people, including two juveniles, have been charged in connection with yesterday’s shooting on Derry Lane in Ocean Springs. Twenty-year-old Tyler Ladner has been charged with home invasion and two counts of directing a minor to commit a felony. Eighteen-year-old…
Wanted for armed robbery at Pass Road Waffle House
On August 21, 2018 at 3:07 a.m., two black males entered the Waffle House located at 2233 East Past Road wearing masks. The males displayed firearms and demanded money. They took an undisclosed amount of cash from the business and…
Shuckers host local schools for day game
A rare morning game at MGM Park today provided the perfect opportunity for some local students to take a break from all the back to school commotion. The Biloxi Shuckers hosted Education Day. Several educational exhibits were set up around…
Armed Robbery – Waffle House East Pass Road
. On August 21, 2018 at 3:07 a.m., two black males entered the Waffle House located at 2233…
Front Beach ‘living shoreline’ project
Sand on Front Beach in Ocean Springs is known to blow away easily and the city often spends thousands of dollars to replace the sand on the beach. Now, with the help of a $150,000 state tideland fund, the city…
Credit card fraud suspect
Long Beach police need help identifying a suspect involved in multiple instances of credit card fraud happening between May 28th and July 17th. If you can help identify this man call Long Beach police at 228-865-1981 or call Crime Stoppers.
Hollie Gonsoulin Dance Scholarship Fund established
A local D’Iberville High School student lost her life four years ago. Her mother and a family friend chose to remember her by giving back to the community. Hollie Gonsoulin was a young girl who touched many lives throughout her…
Former Biloxi police officer pleads guilty
This morning, the former police chief of the Biloxi School District, Paul Cannette, pled guilty to embezzlement. He was accused by prosecutors for embezzling more than $169,000 from the Mississippi Association of School Resource Officers. Cannette was sentenced to ten…
Pineville Road sidewalk project complete in Long Beach
This morning, Long Beach city officials cut the ribbon on the Pineville Road sidewalk project. This project was funded by MDOT Federal Highway Administration and Gulf Regional Planning Commission and made improvements along Pineville Road beginning at the intersection of…
‘Go Cup’ zone could expand on Highway 90 in Gulfport
The City of Gulfport has plans to expand the designated ‘leisure district’ eastward along Highway 90. The agenda for tomorrow’s city council meeting will consider amending the current ordinance to include the area along Highway 90 from Courthouse to Cowan…
Sports bets are on at two more Coast casinos
Two more South Mississippi casinos are now all in when it comes to sports betting. Harrah’s Gulf Coast and the Palace Casino in Biloxi are now offering sports betting. Known for his legendary moves on the gridiron, former Saints running…
BBQ Fundraiser for Harrison County K-9 Unit
Man’s best friend needs your help. Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty is hosting a BBQ fundraiser to raise money for the Harrison County K-9 Unit. If it’s not crime these K-9s are sniffing out, it’s definitely the smell of bbq. Coldwell…
Good Samaritans help crash victims on Interstate 10
The wet weather today caused slick conditions for drivers resulting in several accidents in South Mississippi. Around 10:45 this morning, a multi-vehicle accident happened on Interstate 10 eastbound near mile marker 38, close to the Cowan-Lorraine Road exit in Gulfport.…
One injured in shooting in Ocean Springs, suspect being questioned
Jackson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the scene of a shooting this evening. Sheriff Mike Ezell tells News 25 the incident happened around 3:30 this afternoon on CCC Camp Road and Derry Street in Ocean Springs. Neighbors say a dispute…