Harrison County

Senator Wicker stops by Harrison Co. Republican Club

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker stopped by the Harrison County Republican Club Meeting in Gulfport today, updating members on what congress is doing up in Washington D.C. As chairman of the Seapower Subcommittee, Senator Wicker said he’s excited to preside over…

Woman airlifted from single vehicle wreck in Harrison County

A woman was airlifted with injuries from a single vehicle accident in Harrison County today. Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and AMR responded to the scene at Lizana School Road and Big Creek Road around 2:30. The woman hit a tree…

Harrison County man arrested in hit and run

A Biloxi man is behind bars following an overnight arrest. Thirty-four-old Robert Champagne was arrested without incident on a felony warrant for a hit and run that occurred last month. The Ford F-150 he was driving collided with a motorcycle…

Harrison County man charged with sexual battery

According to officials, a 56-year-old man is behind bars in Harrison County on three felony counts of sexual battery charges after a 12-year-old victim told her mother. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, Ocean Springs resident Ernesto Martinez was arrested after…

Two Car Crash in Harrison County

A two car crash this morning in Harrison County happened shortly after 8:00 a.m. The accident happened on Highway 49 at the West Wortham Road intersection. State Troopers were quick to respond. There were no life threatening injuries from the…

Old Harrison County skate park has new tenant

The former skate park on Debuys Road in Harrison County now has a new tenant. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors chose Kickmaster Coast Athletic Club to lease the skate park by a unanimous decision. Co-owner of Kickmaster Kevin Mattina…

Illegal dumping site in Harrison County cleaned up

Yesterday News 25 brought you the story of a large pile of trash along Jim Lee Road in Harrison County turning into an eyesore for area residents. Good news today: the trash pile that included dozens of tires and other…

Harrison County residents fed up over illegal dumping

A pile of trash has turned into a huge eyesore for people who live and travel along Jim Lee Road in Harrison County. Beautification officials agree illegal dumping is a problem, one that trustee inmates once helped clean up. It’s…

Man charged with felony murder in Harrison County

One Harrison County man is now behind bars after admitting on Facebook to murdering his roommate. Thirty-nine year-old Gabriel Curtis has been given a felony charge of murder. Sheriff Troy Peterson received a call from a Florida resident for a…

Retiring Old Glory at West Harrison High School

It’s time to retire Old Glory. Today, the JROTC Hurricane Battalion Center at West Harrison High School held a flag retirement ceremony for the flag that has flown at the school for the last ten years. When the U.S. flag…

Couple facing Meth, fleeing charges in Harrison County

Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson says this couple is facing felony drug charges for possession and intent to distribute meth and failing to yield during a traffic stop. According to Sheriff Peterson, when agents attempted to stop a blue Nissan…

Harrison Central coach’s weight loss story in “Men’s Health”

All eyes are on a Harrison Central High School coach and his incredible journey to good health. Assistant football coach Robert Browne was recently featured in “Men’s Health” magazine showcasing his inspiring body transformation, one the magazine calls ‘jaw-dropping.’ He…

Students injured in Harrison County accident

Three teenage girls are recovering from injuries after their car rolled over near Harrison Central High School this afternoon. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol Spokesman Chase Elkins, the one vehicle accident happened just before noon at the intersection of Vick Road…

Fire in Harrison County

This afternoon, U.S. Forestry also battled a woods fire off Grand Way Boulevard in Harrison County in the DeSoto National Forest. Crews are still battling a 25 to 30 acre blaze which is near Grand Bear Golf Course. The cause…

John Harrison Doucet comes home

John Harrison Doucet is back home with his family in Gulfport. News 25’s Hank Davis has the story. It’s a reunion that’s been about six months in the making and family and friends have eagerly awaited the homecoming of John…

John Harrison Doucet’s Homecoming

Gulfport native John Harrison Doucet has finally returned to Gulfport after making a miraculous recovery. What a journey it has been for John Harrison Doucet and his family and friends. The entire Gulf Coast has been in Doucet’s corner since…