Harrison County issued state of emergency in preparation for winter weather
Harrison County EMA held a meeting this morning to prepare for the winter weather. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors enacted a local state of…
Harrison County Board of Supervisors
North Gulfport’s sixth annual Community Christmas takes place Saturday
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors is hosting another Christmas event this year and they hope you can make it. District 4 Supervisor Kent Jones is organizing…
Christmas in the Park in Woolmarket tonight
The holiday season is in full swing in South Mississippi. There are plenty of events happening that will leave you jolly. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors is sponsoring…
Harrison County Board of Supervisors approve delayed start Tuesday
The Harrison County Board Of Supervisors has approved a delayed start of 11 a.m. for Tuesday. This means that all Harrison County buildings, offices and courthouses will be delayed until 11 a.m. because of the threat of ice and winter weather. Courts…
Confederate monument at Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport to remain in place following vote
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A confederate monument that has been standing in front of the Harrison County Courthouse since 1911 will stay in its place. In a 2-2 vote Monday, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors had no clear majority…
CASA members rally for Harrison County Board of Supervisors
CASA members held a rally this morning, thanking the Harrison County Board of Supervisors for their support in issues with the youth court. The rally started out in front of the Second Judicial Court in Biloxi and they marched over…
Voicing concerns over loss of CASA advocates in Harrison County
Some concerned parents with cases currently being handled in Harrison County’s Youth Court turned out for this morning’s Harrison County Board of Supervisors meeting in Gulfport along with some workers and volunteers with CASA. Since 2011, CASA has served in…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
We are five days into the month of October, but each day in America, every 18 seconds, a domestic violence incident unfolds. That is just one reason why the Harrison County Board of Supervisors made an official proclamation designating October…
Celebrating senior citizens in Harrison County
Each May, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors and the Harrison County Resources Agency celebrate ‘Older Americans Month,’ but the COVID-19 threat has put restrictions on many events planned for this month-long celebration. The parking lot of the Frances Fredericks…
Gulfport community leaders coming together to feed seniors and children
Leaders in the Gulfport community are coming together to help feed senior citizens and children at this time. This is why the Extend a Hand, Help a Friend Foundation partnered up with G Mama’s House of Soul Food and Catering,…
Harrison County Board of Supervisors meet to discuss Coronavirus precautions
South Mississippi leaders are keeping a close eye on the Coronavirus threat and latest developments. Media, law enforcement, and others watched Monday’s Harrison County Board of Supervisors meeting get underway via livestream just outside the meeting space as supervisors cited…
Harrison County Board of Supervisors meet; No curfew for now
South Mississippi leaders are keeping a close eye on the Coronavirus threat and latest developments. News 25’s Toni Miles takes us to this morning’s meetings by the Harrison County Board of Supervisors. Local mayors weighed in on curfews and the…
Harrison County Board of Supervisors: No curfew for now; groups of more than 10 not allowed on beach
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Harrison County Board of Supervisors rejected enacting a curfew despite the recommendation to implement one by Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson and police chiefs in Harrison County. However, they warned that could change in the…
Possible two-week, 24-hour curfew for Harrison County likely to be discussed by leaders Monday
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — Rumors are circulating about a possible “lockdown” in Harrison County in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson and police chiefs in Harrison County are recommending a two-week, 24-hour curfew beginning Monday…
Harrison County Board of Supervisors holds special meeting in response to COVID-19
Concerns over Coronavirus prompted the Harrison County Board of Supervisors to call a special meeting today. As a matter of protocol, the board issued a local proclamation, declaring a state of emergency for the county and did a first read…
Harrison County Board of Supervisors meeting
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors met this morning with plenty on the agenda. Most recently, they put forth their support for the Mississippi Sound Protection Act, which was a topic at the meeting. This protection act would ensure that…
Fresh face for the Harrison County Board of Supervisors
A new supervisor for Harrison County took her oath today for District 2. Rebecca Powers has been on the Coast since 1996 and says her long time residence on the Coast is what gave her the incentive to run. She…
Harrison County installs GPS technology in vehicle fleet
Harrison County’s vehicle fleet is receiving a technology upgrade. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors approved the installation of GPS systems in the county’s fleet of vehicles and equipment. With a total of more than 200 units, the vehicle installation…
Harrison County Approves Fiscal Year 2020 Budget and Decreases Fire Insurance Rates and Taxes
Some people in Harrison County will save on their fire insurance rates while all Harrison County taxpayers will see a slight decrease on the taxes they pay on their homes, car tags, utilities, business fixtures and expenses, and rental properties.…
Mental health services to stay on the Coast
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution that will ensure Gulf Coast Mental Health Center continues services in Harrison County. The county has agreed to ask the four-commissioner board that oversees GCMG to ask the Mississippi Department…
Harrison County Board of Supervisors releases statement on Gulf Coast Mental Health Center
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has released the following statement in regards to the closing of Gulf Coast Mental Health Center. "The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has no intention of allowing Gulf Coast Mental Health Center to close…
Gulfport Courthouse provides new toys for children in court
Appearing in court can be a stressful experience, especially for children, but two members of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors want to ensure the experience children have with the Harrison County Court System is a pleasant one. News 25…
Harrison County Board talks budget plans
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors held a meeting today with members of the public to discuss budget plans for next year. The budget includes all of the departments in Harrison County. Each department discussed what their needs were and…
Harrison County prepares for Nate
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.