Harrison County

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…

John Harrison Returning To The Coast

The young coast sailor who was severely shocked at the Gulfport Yacht Club is returning home today. Back in September, John Harrison Doucet was just getting back to the yacht club after a day spent on the water when his…

Health and Safety Fair at West Harrison High School

West Harrison High School students got the chance to learn vital, hands-on information at their annual Health and Safety Fair. Garden Park Hospital, American Safety Institute, and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department were teaching students the importance of ATV safety,…

High school students in high speed chase in Harrison County

This afternoon on Old Highway 49 near the Desoto National Forest, three students from Harrison Central High School took Harrison County officers on a high speed chase. The minors led officers on a short pursuit before losing control of their…

Father And Son Escape Fire Harrison County

A man and his two year old son escape from a late night house fire in Harrison County. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan the home off Tally Shaw Road erupted into flames around 11:30 Thursday night. The…

Lightning causes house fire in Harrison County

This morning’s severe weather left a Harrison County family homeless after lightning struck their attic, starting a fire. Luckily a woman and a five-year-old escaped unhurt. Their home, handed down from generation to generation, was not so lucky. News 25’s…

Harrison County House Fire Caused by lightning

Here is video of a house fire today in Harrison County on Cemetery Road in Gulfport caused by lightning. The fire started at 11:15am when lightning struck the house causing extensive damage. The homeowner was home at the time and…