Palm Trees coming to Biloxi beachfront as part of ongoing beautification efforts
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Palm trees are heading to the Biloxi beachfront as Harrison County works to enhance one of the Coast’s most popular…
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Harrison County leaders speak at the State of the County Address
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County leaders gathered Tuesday morning at the IP Casino for the 2026 State of the County Address. Local officials outlined…
Fire crews battled woods fire near Bethel Road Wednesday
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Fire Protection is sharing details on a woods fire reported Wednesday. The fire happening on Bethel Road around 3 Wednesday afternoon.…
Harrison County leaders begin fiscal year budget planning with requests under review
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Important budget decisions are on the horizon in Harrison County. Supervisors spent part of the day reviewing department requests, county…
Harrison County Library System holds open house showcasing library resources, programs
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Harrison County Library System hosted a community open house for its Biloxi libraries on Monday, inviting residents to discover everything…
Demonstrators call for answers in Nolan Wells death investigation
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Three weeks after Nolan Wells’ death, supporters gathered in Gulfport at Jones Park under the Barksdale Pavilion on Sunday to walk for justice, as…
Harrison County officials hold emergency meeting regarding tropical system
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- With tropical storm watches now in effect along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Harrison County leaders are taking steps to prepare for the tropical…
New improvements coming to parks across Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Parks and Recreation is moving forward with new improvements across the county. After recently completing its largest project to date, the Daniel…
Suspect arrested after pursuit through Stone and Harrison Counties
Stone County, Miss. (WXXV) — A suspect is in custody after leading law enforcement on a pursuit through Stone and Harrison counties that ended in a crash Sunday morning. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the incident began around 11:34am…
WXXV News 25's Asia Ellis live at The Campground Baptist Church Fireworks Show
The Campground Baptist Church was filled with community members celebrating America's 250th birthday. Organizers planned plenty of activities and entertainment for all ages, giving the community a chance to celebrate together…
Samaritan's Purse helps residents affected by major flooding
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Just a few weeks after Tropical Storm Arthur brought devastating flooding to homes and neighborhoods across Mississippi's lower six counties, one Christian disaster relief…
Gulfport man charged in June 17 shooting incident
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A Gulfport man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left two other people injured earlier this month. According to the Gulfport Police Department, 43-year-old Dawonne Jones was arrested on June 24 and charged…
Assistance still available for flood victims in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- If you were impacted by last week’s flooding in Harrison County, help is still available. The Red Cross is asking anyone who needs…
Flooding damage assessments begin in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has declared a local emergency after Thursday’s widespread flooding Emergency operations remain underway and the Saucier-Lizana Shelter is still…
Dam in Swan Lake area of Harrison County sustains damage
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Harrison County dam in the Swan Lake area sustained structural damage due to extreme amounts of rain, according to the Harrison…
Residents rescued from homes as heavy rain causes major flooding across region
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- Heavy rain drenched south Mississippi on Thursday, creating dangerous conditions for residents and motorists across the coast. Emergency crews have…
Severe weather and flooding continue across Mississippi; one fatality reported
MEMA, (WXXV) Mississippi continues to face dangerous flooding and severe weather impacts, with state and local agencies responding to widespread damage, road closures, and water rescues across multiple counties. State officials have confirmed a tragic fatality in Franklin County, where…
Dam sustains structural damage due to heavy rainfall in Swan Lake area in North Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A dam in the Swan Lake area in North Harrison County has sustained structural damage, according to the Harrison County Board of Supervisors. The board says the damage is a result of extreme amounts of rain…
First responders assessing storm damage in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- First responders in Harrison County are assessing significant storm damage along Highway 53 corridor Thursday afternoon, where flooding, downed trees, and power outages have…
Storm shelter opened in Harrison County due to weather
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has opened the Saucier-Lizana storm shelter at 23771 Saucier-Lizana road, effective immediately. The shelter is open until the threat of flooding passes.
Sand bag locations help Gulf Coast residents prepare for heavy rain
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Tropical storm Arthur has formed and its impacts to south Mississippi will come primarily in the form of a lot…
Excessive rain causes flooding across coastal MS; more heavy rain expected
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- South Mississippi saw excessive amounts of rain on Monday, leading to flooding in some areas. Roads across all three lower counties…
Biloxi woman convicted in 2025 slashing incident
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)--A Biloxi woman has been convicted of aggravated assault after prosecutors say she slashed a man's throat with a…
House destroyed in Monday morning fire in Harrison County, no injuries
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Harrison County woman escaped a Monday morning house fire, thanks to her smoke detectors going off. Harrison County Fire Rescue crews quickly responded to the scene on Robinson Road. The house is a total loss…