Harrison County

Harrison County Issues Curfew

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A CURFEW has been issued for Harrison County to include the cities of Pass Christian, Long Beach, Gulfport, Biloxi, D’Iberville and Rural Areas of Harrison County starting Saturday, from 7 Pm until 9 AM  Sunday. Harrison County EMA has issued…

Harrison County schedule changes for Saturday

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Harrison County Board of Supervisors following the EMA recommendation announces Saturday Afternoon activities cancelations or schedule changes: Harrison County Soccer Field Tournament on County Farm Road are Canceled for Saturday and Sunday Football Games on County Football Fields should conclude…

Emergency meeting called in Harrison County

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With fall weather approaching, hurricane season is still in full effect. Right now, Nate is still a tropical storm, but that could change soon. Local emergency management teams are taking no risks to be prepared. Clear skies just over the…

West Harrison High School moves homecoming dance

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Due to the threat of Tropical Storm Nate this weekend, West Harrison High School has moved its Homecoming Dance to October 14. We are sorry for any inconvenience, but the safety of our staff and students come first. All scheduled…

Harrison County prepares for Nate

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A special meeting was called by the Harrison County Board of Supervisors on the status of Tropical Storm Nate. News 25’s Tanner Stewart joins us from Gulfport with the latest details.

Harrison Central High School embezzlement arrest

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A former Harrison Central High School bookkeeper is behind bars for allegedly embezzling nearly $15,000 from students and teachers. Agents from the office of the state auditor arrested 41-year-old Sherry Brewer for allegedly pocketing money from students and teachers and…

Harrison County home destroyed by fire

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A family of three is safe thanks to their alarm after an early morning fire destroyed their home on County Farm Road. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, the family was able to escape their burning house before…

Distracted driving simulator at West Harrison High

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High school students across Harrison County are getting a chance to learn hands on just how difficult and dangerous drunk and distracted driving is. A rare opportunity for high school students in Harrison County as the U.S. Army distracted driving…

Update: Harrison County deputy involved in shooting resigns

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Many people along the Coast are still wondering what exactly happened during the July 28th investigation where a Harrison County deputy was shot with his own gun. Authorities are now confirming that the deputy resigned from the sheriff’s department on…

Harrison County deputy shot by his own gun resigns

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Many people along the Coast are still wondering what exactly happened during the July 28th investigation where a Harrison County deputy was shot with his own gun. Authorities are now confirming that the deputy resigned from the sheriff’s department on…

Reports of shots fired in Harrison County

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A report of shots fired occurred around 5:45 this afternoon in Harrison County. According to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, it happened on 73rd Avenue in the Canal Point Apartment neighborhood. Officials say they believe an altercation occurred in one…

Wild Harrison County Chase Today

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On September 12, 2017 at approximately 1115 hours, the Biloxi Police Department responded to the area of 850 Bayview for a report of a Desporte’s Seafood truck being stolen. Officers canvassed the area and located the truck in the area…

Van fire and explosion in Harrison County

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Residents around Owl Roost Road in Harrison County were awakened by two explosions early Saturday morning. Units from the Cuevas Fire and Harrison County Fire Services responded around 3:15 a.m. Saturday morning to the report of the explosions and found…

Harrison County Fair in full swing

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The Harrison County Fair is back in town for the second year in a row. The midway is jam packed with rides, carnival games, and those interesting fair desserts and meals for everyone to snack on while taking a stroll…

Harrison County Fair

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Today is day two of the Harrison County Fair. The fair runs through Sunday. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us at the fairgrounds and tells us all the fun things you and your family can enjoy this weekend.

PreK4WARD expands in Harrison County

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The United Way of South Mississippi’s PreK4WARD program has expanded in the Harrison County School District, preparing even more four-year-olds for kindergarten. Pineville Elementary School is the latest Harrison County School to host a PreK4WARD classroom. A total of 20…

Second annual Harrison County Fair

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The summer may be winding down, but the second annual Harrison County Fair is heating up here in South Mississippi. Gates open tonight at 5 for the first day of the free event. Tonight at 6, one church kicks off…

Fresh produce for Harrison County students

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Students at three Harrison County schools will now get to enjoy fresh fruits and veggies all at no cost. This is all thanks to three grants totaling almost $80,000. Bel Aire, Crossroad, and Pineville Elementary schools will be able to…

Harrison County Fair preview

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The Harrison County Fair is in less than a week and preparations are underway at the grounds in Gulfport. Workers were out bright and early this morning setting up ticket booths and getting the Harrison County Fairgrounds ready for next…