Harrison County

Couple escapes overnight house fire in Harrison County

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…

Harrison County Fair Donation recipient

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…

Emergency crews rescue a child trapped in car in Harrison County

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…

Entertainment lineup announced for 2017 Harrison County Fair

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…

Post Fourth of July debris strewn along beaches in Harrison County

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,…

Honoring Harrison County Law Enforcement

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…

Hero’s praise in Harrison County

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…

Solid waste agreement in Harrison County

The Harrison County Utility Authority Board voted for Team Waste in a six year contract to provide garbage and recycling services to residents. One major change for the 43,000 units in Harrison County is that Team Waste will only be…

Flood waters receding in Harrison County

Rivers in Harrison County were at their highest point on Wednesday, flooding streets and neighborhoods. Today we’re beginning to see them recede just a little bit, enough for some residents to begin moving furniture back into their homes. Rivers in…

Flood waters starting to recede in Harrison County

We are beginning to see some of the rivers in Harrison County start to recede. Today, a few residents throughout the county were able to begin moving furniture and vehicles back into their homes. News 25’s Taylor Rubach tells us…

Two in custody after standoff in Harrison County

Two people are arrested after a standoff with Harrison County deputies shortly after noon today. Sheriff Troy Peterson says deputies were serving an ex parte order for a custody hearing to a home on Firetower Road when 32-year-old Terry Ladner…

BREAKING: Shots Fired Out Of Harrison County

BREAKING: We're following breaking news of shots fired out of Harrison County. What we know so far is there is a man with a gun on a bus off Firetower Road. He threatened that kids are on the bus with…

Sand bags available in Harrison County

With the severe weather we should be experiencing throughout the week, sand bags are available to Mississippi residents at several Harrison County locations. Sand, shovels, and bags are available at 14 different locations to residents throughout the rest of the…

Self Serve Sand Bag Locations in Harrison County

These are Locations of Self Serve Sand Bag Locations throughout Harrison County: Harrison County Locations: Lorraine Road Work Center –Hwy 605, Gulfport Woolmarket Work Center-Hwy 67 Diberville Work Center-1st Ave/Rodriguez Street, Diberville North Gulfport Work Center-Gulfport Lyman Work Center-County Farm…

Overnight apartment fire in Harrison County

An apartment duplex is left severely damaged after a stove top was left on and caused a massive blaze. Fire units with the Harrison County Fire Service, Lizana, and Gulfport Fire Department, as well as AMR responded to the scene.…

New details in Harrison County shooting death

New details in the shooting that took place Sunday night in Harrison County. The charges against 19-year-old David Ryals have been upgraded from aggravated assault to murder after the victim, 21-year-old Blake Carroll, died of his injuries at the hospital.…

Two injured in accident involving 18-wheeler in Harrison County

Two people were involved in an accident involving an 18-wheeler this afternoon. The accident happened around 12:30 today at the intersection of Highway 67 and Success Road in Harrison County. Mississippi Highway Patrol Spokesman Chase Elkins tells News 25 the…

Shooting leaves one man dead in Harrison County

A late night shooting leaves one man dead and another in custody in Harrison County. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, 19-year-old David Ryals is behind bars after allegedly shooting Blake Carroll. The victim was flown to USA Medical Center, but…

Deadly Harrison County intersection will become roundabout

MDOT crews are working to install a roundabout at the corner of Lamey Bridge Road and Highway 15. The project is aimed at making the intersection safer. This motive is especially important to the family of Nick Scales Sr., a…