The growing number of inmates and the increase of costs at the jail are causing problems for Harrison County officials. Conversation heated up at the Harrison County Board of Supervisors meeting earlier today when jail fees became the subject of…
Harrison County inmate Jared Anthony Epperson was found hanging in his cell according to a press release issued by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department at 11:52 a.m. today. According to deputies reports, Epperson was served lunch in his cell alone…
Harrison County sheriff’s deputies will soon be equipped with state of the art body cameras. The department recently purchased 68 cameras for an overall total of about $450,000. The equipment did not cost taxpayers a dime. The sheriff’s department used…
With fall steadily approaching so is the Harrison County Fair. The fair begins September 6th and runs through the 10th. The fair includes things like horse and livestock shows, canning exhibits, and this year’s ‘Miss and Little Miss Harrison County…
An overturned vehicle caused a traffic delay this afternoon on County Farm Road in Harrison County. Authorities responded to a truck in the ditch right off Interstate 10 on County Farm Road. Upon arrival, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department discovered…
It’s been a week since a Harrison County deputy was shot and the case remains unsolved. In an effort to bring transparency to the investigation, Sheriff Troy Peterson says multiple agencies, including the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and the Biloxi…
We are five weeks out from the second annual Harrison County Fair and you can grab some wings for the cause. On Friday, August 4th, Buffalo Wild Wings in Gulfport will be hosting a fundraiser for the Harrison County Fair…
Even though the heat still feels like summer, for many students and teachers it is time to step out of the pool and into the classroom. Harrison County School District bus drivers have started to gear up and buckle in…
The first West Nile Virus death of the year in our state is now on record causing concern especially after mosquitoes in one area of Harrison County recently tested positive for the virus. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson shows us what…
It’s back to square one for the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department in finding the suspect who shot a deputy on Friday. Sheriff Troy Peterson tells News 25 that both persons of interest related to the shooting have been cleared. Officials…
Investigators seek the public’s help in locating a man wanted for shooting a Harrison County deputy on Friday. Authorities have spent the past several days piecing together evidence and following leads from the community. The deputy was sitting inside of…
The search is still on for a man wanted for shooting a Harrison County deputy near Highway 605 this afternoon. A Harrison County deputy was sitting inside of his patrol car near Highway 605 and Jordan Road when a man…
A Harrison County deputy is recovering after being shot in north Harrison County just before noon today. The officer was parked in his patrol car near the intersection of Highway 605 and Highway 67 when a man walked up and…
Today the Harrison County Utility Authority was set to possibly take a vote on whether the City of Gulfport can withdraw from the solid waste contract. That vote was tabled for Thursday. In June, the Harrison County Utility Authority Board…
A Harrison County Sheriff’s Department deputy has been shot and injured, but his injuries do not appear to be life threatening. It happened after 11 am today about a quarter mile south of the intersection at Highway 605 and Highway…
Harrison County teachers and principals did a little learning themselves before heading into the new school year. “Teach the stuff and cut the fluff” is what Dr. Anita Archer told these educators as she shared her effective teaching strategies. Dr.…
Two people escape from their burning home overnight in Harrison County and their trailer is a complete loss. News 25’s Laurene Callander has more. You could still see smoke billowing from the home off of Diamond Road in Harrison County…
The Harrison County Fair attracts thousands of people each year. Now, it aims to raise thousands of dollars for a local organization. In addition to carnival games, thrilling rides and tasty treats, the fair will now feature a five day…
Standing water is still sitting on roads around the Coast from today’s torrential rainfall causing a flash flood warning throughout Harrison County. Authorities say hydroplaning was most likely what caused a vehicle to smash into a pole on Highway 49…
Firefighters battled flames at a home in Harrison County this morning under intense heat. Multiple agencies responded around 7:45 to heavy flames spewing out of the two story home off Edwin Ladner Road. Because of the extensive fire and smoke…
Organizers say the 2017 Harrison County Fair will come back even bigger and better with some hits from last year, a few new additions, and a long lineup of free live entertainment. This year’s fair will run September 6th through…
Clean up along Harrison County beaches started early this morning after beachgoers shooting fireworks and celebrating the Fourth of July left trash behind. Leftover fireworks, boxes, cans and more were scattered along parts of the beach in Gulfport and Biloxi,…
This morning, deputies with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office received a unique award for their time dedicated to service. Officers were given pins they can show off on their uniforms which indicate how long they’ve been with the department. Around…
After nearly sacrificing his life to stop an armed robbery, Gulfport resident Damon Scott was officially honored as a hero. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department held a ceremony to honor Scott this morning. Heroes don’t always wear capes. Gulfport resident…
