Body found in Harrison County
According to Coroner Brian Switzer, a body has been found near the Delisle exit off I-10. News 25’s Andrew Scherer has more.
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General Election races in Harrison County
Residents in Harrison County are also turning out to vote in the General Election. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.
Overturned car in water, driver narrowly escapes
The Harrison County Fire Rescue, Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and AMR responded to a report of a car running off I-10 and ending up upside down in water. The driver, returning home to New Orleans on I-10, narrowly escaped when…
Hazardous waste grants awarded to Harrison and Jackson Counties
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has awarded two grants to Harrison and Jackson counties to help with waste management efforts. Jackson County was awarded a solid waste assistance grant for more than $111,000. This grant will be used by…
Coroner working to identify body found in Mississippi Sound
Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer is on Deer Island, but says they have yet to identify the body. We will continue to update you as we get more information.
ACT Work Ready Initiative kicks off in Harrison County
Today the Harrison County community took a step for the future of workforce ready employees in their community. It was the kickoff for their county wide ‘ACT Work Ready Initiative,’ which more than 25,000 employers are a part of nationwide.…
House fire in West Harrison
Over in Harrison County, a resident received treatment for minor injuries after a fire broke out at a home in West Harrison County this morning. Around 4 a.m., there was a report of a manufactured home on fire on Firetower…
Mobile home fire in Harrison County
Officials are investigating the fire that caused extensive damage in a mobile home in Harrison County. Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan says the fire broke out around 5 p.m. on Pineville Road near Menge Avenue in the Cuevas community yesterday. Sixteen…
Fire safety improvements in Harrison County
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors approved the county’s budget for fiscal year 2020 earlier this week and with the new budget comes improvements for fire safety in the county. Harrison County’s fire services will see an increase in its…
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.…
Overnight fire in Harrison County
Quick response by Harrison County firefighters is being credited with saving a home in north Harrison County from major damage. Crews with Harrison County Fire Rescue and Lizana Fire responded to a fire alarm going off at a house on…
Reunification celebration in Harrison County
It’s been a long journey, but the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services is reuniting dozens of families in Gulfport. Today, the department hosted its first local celebration of reunification. “I’m really excited. It’s good to come home from work…
Woolmarket and Saucier Fire Stations Receive New Ratings
Two fire stations in Harrison County have new ratings, and that's good news for those who live in the north Woolmarket and Saucier fire districts. According to the Harrison County Board of Supervisors and Harrison County Fire Services chief Pat…
David V. LaRosa Sr. wins Harrison County Tax Collector match-up
David V. LaRosa Sr. has won the match-up for Harrison County Tax Collector. LaRosa won with 70.18 percent of the vote.
Paula Ladner wins Harrison County Tax Assessor match-up
Paula Ladner has won the match-up for Harrison County Tax Assessor. Ladner won with 69 percent of the vote.
42nd annual National Bikers Roundup
For just the third time in its history, the National Bikers Roundup is being hosted in Mississippi. Thousands of bikers from across the country flocked to the Harrison County Fairgrounds in Gulfport to be a part of the popular festival.…
New principal getting ready for school
We’ve seen kids, parents, and teachers gearing up for the new school year, but what about school administrators? As we inch closer to the start of the school year, one school leader is preparing for a new challenge. Dr. Rebecca…
Texas road rage suspect located in Harrison County
After a nearly two-week manhunt for a Texas murder suspect, the Gulfport Police Department put him behind bars right in South Mississippi over the weekend. "Saturday, July 27th at about 1:30, we traveled to the 3100 block of 8th Avenue,…
Overnight car hauler fire in Harrison County
A fire on a car hauler caused I-10 at the 22 westbound mile marker to close for an hour overnight. Firefighters fought to extinguish six burning cars on board. The hauler was in transit from Florida to Texas when the…
Auditors Arrest Harrison County Assistant Tax Collector
Today State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Harrison County Assistant Tax Collector Denise Gill after she was indicted on four counts of submitting false statements to defraud the government by a grand jury assembled…
A Clean Sweep: County Beach Crews Out in Full Force Removing Sand
Crews with the Sand Beach Authority and MDOT are busy cleaning sand off Coast roadways Monday morning, the only tell-tale sign in some parts of South Mississippi that a storm just made its way through. News 25 Today's live shot…
Road closures in Harrison County
The following roads have been closed in Harrison County: Talley Street at Bay Shore in D’Iberville Racetrack Road at Batia in D’Iberville The D’Iberville Marina has also been closed. Remember: If you see water covering the roadway, turn around –…
Sand bag stations in Harrison County
With the possibility of up to eight inches of rain in Harrison County through Monday, the chance of flooding in flood-prone areas has increased. To help with flooding, self-serve sandbag stations are being made available to the public. The locations…
Harrison County prepares for bad weather
With the possibility of a named storm making landfall sometime this weekend, Harrison County has begun preparing. The Harrison County Emergency Management Agency is keeping a close eye on the non-tropical system that is making its way into the Gulf.…