harrison county

Burn ban now in effect for Harrison County

Following this week’s brush fire near Long beach, a burn ban is now in effect for Harrison County. The ban was put into place and remains in effect until Tuesday, May 5th. If necessary, Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan…

Harrison County fire crews battling brush fire

For the past three days, crews have been battling a brush fire that broke out in central Harrison County on Saturday and it’s ongoing hot spots sparking more fires throughout the area although the massive brush fire from the weekend…

Woods fire on Canal Road and 28th Street

Harrison County Fire Rescue, Gulfport Fire Department, and Forestry Commission crews have been battling a large woods fire for six days. Several homes have been threatened near Canal Road and 28th Street, but fire crews have been able to protect…

Crime wave hits the Coast

Today’s fatal shooting in Biloxi makes number six on the growing homicide list in Harrison County. Over the last week, a crime wave washed over the Coast, hitting Harrison County the hardest. Six Gulf Coast residents in seven days have…

Fire services battle brush fires in Harrison County

Several woods and brush fires broke out in Harrison County Saturday and one is being investigated as arson. According to Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan, more than 150 acres is estimated to have burned across Harrison County during the day. Most…

New printer to assist in road signs in Harrison County

From stop signs to speed limit and road work signs, drivers utilize and pass road signs every day. Harrison County has about 800 miles of roads with nearly 2,000 road signs and maintaining them comes with a hefty price. That’s…

Camper fire in Harrison County

Harrison County crews responded to a camper fire on Cronier Avenue in Long Beach around 4 this afternoon. When crews arrived, there were actually two camper trailers that were on fire. Both were destroyed. The fire is currently under investigation. …

Reward offered for info in Harrison County arson case

Investigators have launched an arson investigation into a fire that destroyed a home on Turan Road last week. They are offering a reward for more information. Today, crews returned to the scene of the burned two-story, wood-framed house that burned…

Body of missing Oklahoma man found in Harrison County

A missing Oklahoma man was found dead inside his truck in Harrison County. Coroner Brian Switzer confirmed the body was found off County Farm Road at the Love’s Truck Stop. Crews responded to the scene just after 11 a.m. today…