Harrison County

Harrison County Tax Collector Runoff Election

Voters will head to the polls tomorrow for a runoff special election to decide who Harrison County’s next tax collector will be. Interim Tax Collector Sharon Nash Barnett and District Five Supervisor Connie Rockco were the top two vote getters…

Update: Vet gets fallen tree off home with help

We have a happy update on a story that aired on WXXV last Monday. The fallen tree on disabled vet and Gulfport resident Brian McDowell’s home has been removed. During Zeta, a tree fell on McDowell’s mobile…

City of Biloxi holds ‘Christmas in the City’

Christmas shopping has already begun on the Coast. With unique local vendors, there were plenty of items to gift loved ones this weekend in Downtown Biloxi. In Biloxi this weekend, it was Christmas in the city. Business…

19-year-old arrested on one count of manslaughter

A 19-year-old was arrested this weekend by Gulfport police on one count of manslaughter. Around 1 a.m. on Saturday morning, police responded to Memorial Hospital in reference to a juvenile shooting victim who later died from his…

Gulfport S.W.A.T Team receives Medal of Valor

The Gulfport Police Department is sharing big news! Members of the department’s S.W.A.T. Team were honored with the Medal of Valor award. The Medal of Valor is the highest national honor for valor that can be awarded…

Pass Christian launches 2020 Holiday Passport Program

Pass Christian’s chamber of commerce is sharing some exciting holiday news! In hopes of encouraging local shopping this Christmas, they have launched their 2020 Holiday Passport Program. Visit a business listed on the passport and you’ll get…

November is ‘Adopt a Senior Pet’ Month

November is ‘Adopt a Senior Pet’ Month and with a little more than a week left, you still have time to visit your local animal shelter and take home a senior furry friend. The Humane Society of…

All beaches are now open in Harrison County

The Harrison County Sand Beach Department has completed all beach debris cleanup from Hurricane Zeta. All beaches in Harrison County are open. Harrison County Sand Beach is working on replacing stairs, benches and signage. Please use caution when going from…

Gulfport Harbor Market open every Wednesday

The Gulfport Harbor Market was apparently playing tricks when they said they were ending their season just before Halloween. It’s all treats for now on because they opened again today, giving residents the opportunity to shop for…