Harrison County

Crash in Gulfport Injures Motorcyclist

Around 12:30pm today a motorcyclist was involved in an accident involving a car on Highway 49 at the O’neal Road intersection. The motorcyclist was injured in the crash. News 25 will have more at 5pm on Fox and 5:30pm on…

Gulfport Mayor’s Youth Council meets for team building

Today the Gulfport Mayor’s Youth Council had their first team-building exercise at Altitude Trampoline Park in Gulfport. Tonight’s event was about bringing together the 27 like-minded high school students that were chosen to make up this year’s Gulfport Mayor’s Youth…

Saving city funds by helping furry friends

For seven years now, the Long Beach Police Department has sheltered stray cats and dogs instead of taking them over to the Humane Society, but why do they do this? News 25’s Veronica Bayona has the full story. Seven years…

Jazz and Jeans Mardi Gras Ball

If you are looking for a Mardi Gras ball to head to, but don’t want to worry about the hassle of a ball gown or tuxedo then listen up. Jazz and Jeans is the newest Mardi Gras ball on the…

Coffee with a Cop

This morning, Gulfport police officers had a chance to chat with locals and enjoy a cup of coffee and a doughnut. Dozens of people crowded into the Starbucks in Gulfport to get an opportunity to mingle with local law enforcement…

Accused of assaulting a paramedic

Biloxi police arrested a homeless man for simple assault on an emergency technician. Police say officers and AMR assisted 58-year-old Marvin Watkins of Florida after falling off his bike on Pass Road. During transport to the Biloxi VA Hospital, Watkins…

House fire in Harrison County

Shortly after three this afternoon another fire broke out in Harrison County on Northrop Cuevas Road. Firefighters responded to the scene after the homeowner rushed his family out of the house. The fire began in the dining room of the…

Indecent comments made to Harrison County supervisor

A Harrison County official claims a longtime lobbyist made a crude sexual demand to her in front of other officials at a social event. District 1 Supervisor Beverly Martin claims that Lobbyist Scott Levanway used a vulgar expression to demand…

Paint thinner goes up in flames at metal business in Harrison County

Fire officials say this morning’s fire in Harrison County serves as a safety reminder. Firefighters were called to a metal manufacturing business on Highway 53 after paint thinner went up in flames. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan,…

Harrison County Triad award ceremony

The Harrison County Triad Organization works to keep senior citizens safe and healthy in our community. A luncheon award ceremony hosted by Triad started off with song today in Gulfport. Police officers, sheriff’s deputies, and residents all over Harrison County…

Smoke detectors save six people during fire in Harrison County

Six Harrison County residents are safe after escaping a fire inside a mobile home early this morning, thanks to their smoke detectors. Harrison County Fire Service and Saucier Fire rushed to a fire on Palmer Creek Drive around 2:30 a.m.…

Federal lawsuit against Harrison County coroner moves forward

A federal judge says six black-owned funeral homes can proceed toward trial with their lawsuit alleging that Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove discriminates in favor of white-owned competitors over who gets county-controlled business. U.S. District Judge Keith Starrett ruled mostly…

One woman dead after Harrison County car crash

A Saucier woman is dead after a crash that occurred on Highway 67 at the intersection of East Wortham Road just after 5:30 p.m. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, 52-year-old Jennifer Williams was driving a Kia Soul traveled across Highway…

Gulfport @ West Harrison

Last Night, Gulfport made the trip up to West Harrison... For a non-district hoops match-up. Beforehand, hurricanes head man tommy sea right said... It's the young gun versus the veteran. And there they are, Searight and Owen Miller... Chatting things…

Fire destroys storage and home in Harrison County

Last night a storage building was destroyed by a fire as well as a nearby home on West Lake Drive in Harrison County. Harrison County fire units responded just before midnight after the home owner discovered the large storage building…

Harrison County School District Schedule Update

Due to the declining weather conditions, all schools in the Harrison County School District will be releasing one hour early today. Please contact your child's school if you have any questions about the schedule.

The performance of a lifetime for the West Harrison High Band

Families across the Mississippi Gulf Coast kicked off the holiday season watching the West Harrison High School marching band perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The entire band spent a week in New York City, taking in the sight…

West Harrison shines in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

A Thanksgiving highlight for many families on the Mississippi Gulf Coast was getting to see the West Harrison High School marching band perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The group was one of just seven marching bands chosen from…