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Biloxi opposes Harrison County school bond

The Biloxi City Council opposes the $55 million bond for new schools in Harrison County. The City of Biloxi wants to slow down and look at feasible alternatives regarding the bond. Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich wants to look at how…

News 25 Game of the Week: Gulfport vs. Harrison County

Dating back to 1968, the Gulfport football team leads the head-to-head series with Harrison Central 34 to 6. This year, the two rival schools couldn’t be more evenly matched, currently sitting in a first place tie atop the region 4…

Explosion and fire destroys Harrison County home

A single story home in Harrison County was destroyed in an explosion and fire Monday evening. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, officials responded to the home located on Saucier-Lizana Road after neighbors discovered the blaze and contacted…

Self-serve sandbag locations in Harrison County

Sand bag locations are now available across Harrison County in preparation for potential flooding ahead. Forecasters are predicting heavy rainfall and potential flooding coming our way this week. Locals are encouraged to pick up sandbags at stations all around Harrison…

Fighting West Nile in Harrison County

Many areas of South Mississippi have seen rain today, but it’s the aftermath of what happens with standing water after the storm passes that poses the most threat when it comes to the West Nile Virus. Harrison County Mosquito Control…

Wreck on I-10 in Harrison County

Another accident during the wet morning conditions, traffic was at a standstill in Harrison County this morning around 9:45 after four vehicles collided heading east bound on I-10 near Exit 32A. Gulfport Fire Department and police were on scene to…

GULFPORT 6TH AND 9TH GRADERS WELCOMED BACK TO SCHOOL A DAY EARLY

Starting a new school year can be scary and overwhelming. Especially for those students making the jump to middle school and high school.. Which is why the Gulfport school district decided to welcome back upcoming ninth graders and sixth graders…

WOMAN ARRESTED IN OVERNIGHT SHOOTING IN GULFPORT

Gulfport police arrested a woman on the charge of first degree murder in connection with the shooting death that happened in the 13-thousand block of River Road. When officers responded to reports of shots fired around 8:45 last night, they…

Firework trash cleanup in Harrison County

Now that the July Fourth festivities are over, it’s clean up time across South Mississippi beaches. This morning, dozens of residents joined together to make that happen. The fun of shooting fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July may be…

Harrison County fatal accident

One woman is dead following a crash in Harrison County Thursday evening on Highway 53. According to officials, the accident happened near Lizana School Road around 6:45 when 22-year-old Max Taylor attempted to make a left turn onto the highway…

NEW MEMA DIRECTOR VISITS COAST

It's been 9 days since Governor Phil Bryant named Greg Michel the new excutivie director of Mississippi emergency management agency, also known as MEMA. He's been on the coast the past few days visiting with local emergecny managment directors, and…

BILOXI LIGHTHOUSE PIER UPDATE

Construction to fix the damaged lighthouse pier is finally underway in the city of Biloxi. The lighthouse pier was damaged back in October when Hurricane Nate hit the gulf coast. Biloxi spokesman, Vincent Creel tells News 25 the length of…

Card skimmers reported at Harrison County gas stations

Last week, Jackson County officials warned the community about credit card skimmers after finding one at a local gas station. Now, Harrison County residents are reporting they are also victims of the devices. One woman says her husband received a…

Swamp and water rescue in Harrison County

A 77-year-old Harrison County man is safe tonight after surviving a life and death situation in the swamp. A walk to a nearby store doesn’t seem to be risky, but it turned into a dangerous, life-threatening situation for one Harrison…

Harrison County ‘Reach a Voter’ tool

If you’re a Harrison County resident, a text message is all it will take to stay informed during tomorrow’s primary elections. Last month, the Harrison County Circuit Clerk’s Office announced a new mobile program that will send important information and…

Harrison County escaped inmate captured

This afternoon, an inmate in Harrison County escaped while assigned to a work detail. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, 34-year-old Delbert Thomas Ervin the Third of Gautier was on a work detail to help clean the St. Ann Kitchen and…

Tropical storm preparation in Harrison County

As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, the Gulf Coast is preparing for tropical storm Alberto. Locals in Harrison County are encouraged to stop under the I-110 Bridge in D’Iberville to pick up sandbags for the storm. Another sandbag location is on…

TRAP SHOOTING COMPETITION BEGINS TODAY IN BILOXI

TODAY IN BILOXI, THE MISSISSIPPI TRAP SHOOT CHAMPIONSHIP BEGAN. A FOUR DAY EVENT FEATURING SOME OF THE BEST MARKSMAN IN THE SOUTH. NEWS 25'S JAYLON MORRIS WENT DOWN TO THE COAST RIFLE AND PISTOL CLUB TO CHECK OUT THIS YEAR'S…

Two men shot in Harrison County

Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson has confirmed one person involved in an afternoon shooting in Saucier has been arrested. Two men are being treated at Garden Park Medical Center after being shot today. The shooting happened on Old Scarborough Road. According…

Grease pot causes kitchen fire in Pass Christian

Harrison County Fire Services responded to a house fire this afternoon on Meaut Road in Pass Christian. Harrison County Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan says it started from grease left heating on the stove which led to the pot catching fire…

AIR FORCE MAJOR SURPRISES CHILDREN AT SCHOOL

An Air Force major was reunited with his family after surprising his children at school today in D'Iberville. The military dad has been serving our country for nearly a year overseas. News 25's Gina Tomlinson shows us the heart-warming home-coming…