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Feeding the needy in Harrison County

As families gathered around the table across America Thursday to give thanks, the citizens of Harrison County hit the streets all to make sure no one missed out on Thanksgiving. Thursday morning at the Lyman Community Center in Orange Grove,…

Gaming equipment seized from old Harrison County Skate Park

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department seized several pieces of gaming equipment from the old skate park on Debuys Road this afternoon. Missing property from the old skate park on Debuys Road prompted supervisors to do an inventory to see what…

Harrison County terminates lease on Debuys Road

Harrison County is terminating the lease with the tenant of the former skate park on Debuys Road. Harrison County Attorney Tim Holland says tenant Kevin Mattina owes several thousand dollars in unpaid power bills. He also says Mattina illegally sold…

No injuries in rollover accident in Harrison County

No one is hurt after a two-car wreck on Landon Road in northwest Harrison County. One of the vehicles rolled over in the accident which happened right by Bayou Bernard Road around 11:30 a.m. Harrison County emergency crews were called…

Harrison County schedule changes for Saturday

Harrison County Board of Supervisors following the EMA recommendation announces Saturday Afternoon activities cancelations or schedule changes: Harrison County Soccer Field Tournament on County Farm Road are Canceled for Saturday and Sunday Football Games on County Football Fields should conclude…

Donuts with a Deputy

If you want to catch up with local Harrison County deputies, tomorrow you’ll have the chance. From 7 to 9 a.m. at Michael Memorial Baptist Church in Gulfport, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department is hosting Donuts with a Deputy. Sheriff…

Harrison County home destroyed by fire

A family of three is safe thanks to their alarm after an early morning fire destroyed their home on County Farm Road. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, the family was able to escape their burning house before…

Sexual Battery Arrest

A Biloxi man is behind bars for three counts of sexual battery and one count of touching of a child for lustful purposes. The arrest stemmed from a complaint filed by the mother of a 14 year old girl who…

Update: Harrison County deputy involved in shooting resigns

Many people along the Coast are still wondering what exactly happened during the July 28th investigation where a Harrison County deputy was shot with his own gun. Authorities are now confirming that the deputy resigned from the sheriff’s department on…

Reports of shots fired in Harrison County

A report of shots fired occurred around 5:45 this afternoon in Harrison County. According to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, it happened on 73rd Avenue in the Canal Point Apartment neighborhood. Officials say they believe an altercation occurred in one…

Fresh produce for Harrison County students

Students at three Harrison County schools will now get to enjoy fresh fruits and veggies all at no cost. This is all thanks to three grants totaling almost $80,000. Bel Aire, Crossroad, and Pineville Elementary schools will be able to…

Pedestrian in critical condition in Harrison County

Officials with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department confirmed another pedestrian is in critical condition after being hit by a car. The incident happened near John Clarke Road and Cardinal Lane around 5 a.m. The victim was flown to USA Medical…

Utility Authority Community Meeting

Harrison County residents can voice their concerns and learn more about their new waste service providers tonight in D'Iberville. News 25's Laurene Callander joins us live outside the Civic Center with details.

Harrison County State of the County

It was a packed house inside the IP Casino for the Harrison County Board of Supervisors State of the County address. Topics that Board President Kent Jones addressed include improving the quality of life in Harrison County, the success of…

Harrison County solid waste community meetings

The Harrison County Board of Supervisors is set to approve several locations to hold meetings with solid waste providers. The community meetings include officials from the Harrison County Utility Authority, Team Waste, and Pelican Waste. This allows the opportunity for…

No leads in Harrison County officer shooting

It’s been a week since a Harrison County deputy was shot and the case remains unsolved. In an effort to bring transparency to the investigation, Sheriff Troy Peterson says multiple agencies, including the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and the Biloxi…

Harrison County deputy shot, suspects still on the loose

Investigators seek the public’s help in locating a man wanted for shooting a Harrison County deputy on Friday. Authorities have spent the past several days piecing together evidence and following leads from the community. The deputy was sitting inside of…

Harrison County deputy shot, suspect still on the loose

The search is still on for a man wanted for shooting a Harrison County deputy near Highway 605 this afternoon. A Harrison County deputy was sitting inside of his patrol car near Highway 605 and Jordan Road when a man…

Harrison County solid waste agreement

Today the Harrison County Utility Authority was set to possibly take a vote on whether the City of Gulfport can withdraw from the solid waste contract. That vote was tabled for Thursday. In June, the Harrison County Utility Authority Board…

Harrison County teachers learn a lesson ahead of school year

Harrison County teachers and principals did a little learning themselves before heading into the new school year. “Teach the stuff and cut the fluff” is what Dr. Anita Archer told these educators as she shared her effective teaching strategies. Dr.…

Couple escapes overnight house fire in Harrison County

Two people escape from their burning home overnight in Harrison County and their trailer is a complete loss. News 25’s Laurene Callander has more. You could still see smoke billowing from the home off of Diamond Road in Harrison County…