Harrison County

Biloxi Fire Department kicks off ‘Fill the Boot’ campaign

Starting today, for three days, the Biloxi Fire Department will be out on the streets asking for your help to ‘Fill the Boot,’ continuing a 65 year tradition for the department. They started bright and early this morning, taking up…

G&J’S Mobile Car detailing gives back to community

One Jackson County business spent their weekend car washing for a good cause. G&J’s Mobile Car detailing held a ‘Detailing for Donations’ car wash event off of Highway 90 in Gautier on Saturday and Sunday to benefit the homeless in…

Back Bay Mission Health Fair

Back Bay Mission in Biloxi is making sure everyone is healthy as they head into next year. The mission held its ‘Be Healthy in 2020’ Health Fair for members of the community Saturday. Wellness classes, blood pressure, and glucose checks…

National Prescription Take Back Day

The Biloxi Police Department participated in a nationwide event over the weekend that allows people to safely get rid of expired prescriptions. DEA ‘National Prescription Drug Take Back Day’ featured drop off sites across the country and here on the…

Keesler Gate Operations Back to Normal Today

Gate hours have returned to normal this morning at Keesler's Air Force Base, with the base's main gate at White Avenue back open. According to a press release issued by Keesler over the weekend, all gates will be open for…

Overturned car in water, driver narrowly escapes

The Harrison County Fire Rescue, Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and AMR responded to a report of a car running off I-10 and ending up upside down in water. The driver, returning home to New Orleans on I-10, narrowly escaped when…

Biloxi man honored for lifesaving efforts

One Biloxi man received a big honor today in recognition for his lifesaving efforts. American Red Cross volunteer Cliff Boyer rendered lifesaving aid to a fellow volunteer who fell from a truck and hit his head while on disaster relief…

Biloxi Fire Department’s ‘Fill the Boot’ Drive

The Biloxi Fire Department is warming up for their annual ‘Fill the Boot’ Drive. Each year, firefighters ask people to help them ‘fill the boot’ to raise money to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Continuing a 65-year tradition, these Biloxi…

NCPRA Harrison County Rodeo kicks off tonight

Rain or shine, the rodeo is back here on the Gulf Coast. The NCPRA Harrison County Rodeo and Festival kicks off tonight at 7:30 and runs through Sunday at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. Rodeo workers have been hard at work…

Reaction to lawsuit related to Bonnet Carre Spillway

Reaction is coming in following Attorney General Jim Hood’s announcement yesterday of the state’s intention to sue the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the Bonnet Carre Spillway openings. Dr. Moby Solangi with the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in…

‘Terror on the Coast’ Blood Drive

While visiting ‘Terror on the Coast’ today you could help save a life. This year, ‘Terror’ organizers are partnering with the American Red Cross to host its first blood drive. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.

Propane tank leak in Harrison County

Residents off of Pecan and Vidalia Road are safe this morning from a propane tank leak. Harrison County Fire and Rescue responded yesterday afternoon to a leaking 250 gallon propane tank at a cell tower. Fire crews used a special…

Gulfport Woman Wins $50,000 in United Way Nifty 50 Raffle!

Over the past few weeks, we've been covering the United Way of South Mississippi's Nifty 50 raffle! And the winner of the $50,000 grand prize has been announced! Stephanie Mueller of Gulfport is the grand prize raffle winner. Mueller's ticket…

Quick Action Contains Propane Leak in Harrison County

Residents off of Pecan and Vidalia Road are safe this morning from a propane tank leak. Harrison County Fire and Rescue responded yesterday afternoon, to a leaking 250 gallon propane tank at a cell tower. Fire crews used a special…

National Red Ribbon Week

Students at Three Rivers Elementary School in Gulfport said ‘no’ to drugs in a magical way today. Schools throughout the Harrison County School District are recognizing ‘National Red Ribbon Week’ through themed costume days and discussions on how to make…