West Harrison High students promise to stay safe heading to prom
Today students at West Harrison High School had a first-hand look at what could happen if they partake in underage drinking and driving during prom…
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Harrison County Fire Rescue responds to three separate house fires
The Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to three separate house fires this morning and afternoon. At two of the houses, firefighters were able to quickly stop…
Suspect in Biloxi triple homicide, Gulfport standoff had long criminal history
Jeremy Alexsuner Reynolds, the suspect who is accused of killing four people in Biloxi and Gulfport on Wednesday, had multiple arrests in Harrison County, charged with everything from traffic violations to drug charges to assault. His first arrest goes back…
Two injured when car hits maintenance truck on I-10
Two people suffered minor injuries after their vehicle hit the rear of a truck performing maintenance work on Interstate 10 early Friday. The incident happened near the Long Beach exit in the eastbound lanes. Traffic was shut down for about…
Harrison County grand jury clears officers in death of father, son after multi-state chase
A Harrison County grand jury releases a partial report today, finding no criminal conduct by law enforcement in the chase and subsequent…
Pilot project adds trash can lids to protect birds, keep beach clean
Next time you drive by the Courthouse Road Pier, you may notice some new, bright trash cans. Audubon has partnered with Harrison County Sand Beach Authority to begin a pilot study project…
Two injured in head-on crash in Harrison County
First responders were on the scene of a head-on collision on County Farm Road near Robinson Road this afternoon. The crash happened about 3:30 p.m. involving two trucks.…
Mississippi reveals redistricting plan for state House and Senate
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators on Sunday unveiled plans to redraw the state House and Senate districts to account for population changes revealed by the 2020 Census. The House has 122 districts, and the Senate has 52. Republicans hold…
Single vehicle accident delays traffic around Menge Avenue on I-10
A truck hauling scrap cars overturned on the eastbound entrance ramp to Interstate 10 at Menge Avenue on Wednesday morning. The accident happened about 8:30 a.m. No injuries were reported and traffic was not hampered because the truck overturned on…
25-year-old charged with arson in Jackson County fires case
An arrest has been made in connection with the wildfires that spread through Harrison and Jackson counties on Monday. Jackson County arrested Michael Dale Dearman Jr., 25, on a felony charge of arson. Dearman was in County Court this afternoon…
New dog park now open in Harrison County
Our furry friends have a new hangout spot in Harrison County. A new dog park is now open in Gulfport off County Road. The park is located on the…
Pass Christian investigating animal cruelty; more than 60 dogs seized
Pass Christian Police are investigating a case in which more than 60 dogs were seized on Thursday. Pass Police Chief Daren Freeman said his department received an anonymous tip about a foul odor coming from a residence on Second Street.…
Waveland bank robbery suspect runs high-speed chase through Harrison County
A suspect wanted in connection with a bank robbery in Waveland, led multiple law enforcement agencies on a high-speed chase through Hancock and Harrison counties before being stopped and arrested. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said David Rester Jr., 51,…
Highway Patrol investigating school bus accident
Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a school bus crash that happened Wednesday afternoon. MHP spokesman Cal Robertson said at about 1 p.m., a Petal School District bus, loaded with students, was traveling north on Highway 49 in Harrison County near…
Perkinston man sentenced as habitual offender after drug conviction
A Perkinston man will serve 12 years day-for-day after being convicted on charges of possession of a controlled substance. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said Wade Alan Willard, Sr., 63, was convicted last week.…
Passing car hits deputy's stopped patrol car on I-10
A Harrison County deputy was stopped on the shoulder of Interstate 10 on Wednesday morning when a passing vehicle hit the patrol car. Mississippi Highway Patrol spokesman Cal Robertson said the incident happened about 9:19 a.m. at the 31 mile…
Two people escape Long Beach house fire
A Sunday night house fire sent one of the residents to the hospital. The residence was on Johnson Road, which is between Espy Avenue and Pineville Road off of Oreck Road near the Industrial Park. Harrison County fire chief Pat…
Harrison County deputies connect with community at ‘Donuts with a Deputy’
This morning, Harrison County deputies enjoyed eating breakfast with people in the community. During ‘Donuts with a Deputy’ all were welcomed to head over to…
Cold weather shelters in Hancock, Harrison counties open tonight
Cold weather shelters are opening in Hancock and Harrison counties tonight in anticipation of cold-weather conditions. Hancock County is opening its cold weather shelter in the Kiln tonight. Kiln – Hancock County Storm Prep Building, 6 pm to 8 am. 18335…
Harrison County man charged in peeping Tom case
A Harrison County man was jailed Monday after Harrison County deputies responded to a call about someone setting up a camera outside a bathroom window. Gary Rhoads, 67, was charged with peeping Tom, a felony and taken to the Harrison…
Harrison County forest fires being investigated
Harrison County Fire Rescue Chief Pat Sullivan tells News 25 his department is investigating six woodland fires as possible arson. After a recent spate of suspicious woods fires, two more…
Camper trailer overturns on I-10; eastbound lanes are blocked
An RV has rolled on its side and is blocking the eastbound lanes…
Cold weather shelters opening Friday night
With temperatures dropping again this weekend, two cold-weather shelters in Harrison County and another in Hancock County will be open starting Friday night. In Harrison County, the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center in D'Iberville will open at 5 p.m. The shelter…
One dead after fire engulfs home in Harrison County
One person is dead and another is recovering from an early morning fire on Cronier Avenue in Harrison County. Cronier is west of Espy Avenue just north of Pineville Road. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan said a neighbor reported…