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…
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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…
Authorities release new details in Harrison County deputy shooting
There are new details surrounding the Harrison County deputy shooting investigation. Sheriff Troy Peterson says there was no evidence a second party was at the scene when authorities reported a Harrison County deputy was shot by a man July 28th.…
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…
Public’s assistance in locating Harrison County shooting suspect
It’s back to square one for the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department in finding the suspect who shot a deputy on Friday. Sheriff Troy Peterson tells News 25 that both persons of interest related to the shooting have been cleared. Officials…
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…
Firefighters battle flames in high heat in Harrison County
Firefighters battled flames at a home in Harrison County this morning under intense heat. Multiple agencies responded around 7:45 to heavy flames spewing out of the two story home off Edwin Ladner Road. Because of the extensive fire and smoke…
Two in custody after standoff in Harrison County
Two people are arrested after a standoff with Harrison County deputies shortly after noon today. Sheriff Troy Peterson says deputies were serving an ex parte order for a custody hearing to a home on Firetower Road when 32-year-old Terry Ladner…
Self Serve Sand Bag Locations in Harrison County
These are Locations of Self Serve Sand Bag Locations throughout Harrison County: Harrison County Locations: Lorraine Road Work Center –Hwy 605, Gulfport Woolmarket Work Center-Hwy 67 Diberville Work Center-1st Ave/Rodriguez Street, Diberville North Gulfport Work Center-Gulfport Lyman Work Center-County Farm…
Overnight apartment fire in Harrison County
An apartment duplex is left severely damaged after a stove top was left on and caused a massive blaze. Fire units with the Harrison County Fire Service, Lizana, and Gulfport Fire Department, as well as AMR responded to the scene.…
Car spins out on I-10 in Harrison County
Some back up on I-10 this morning after a car spins out on the interstate. The accident happened around 10:30 in the westbound lanes of the interstate near Canal Road. Minor injuries were reported. It was raining heavily at the…
Harrison County Road Improvements
Work is underway on a project aimed at making one troublesome intersection in Harrison County safer for drivers. MDOT crews are working to install a roundabout at the corner of Lamey Bridge Road and Highway 15. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson…
Large fire in Harrison County destroys shop and vehicles
An early morning fire off Saucier-Lizana Road in Harrison County left a shop and nearly a dozen vehicles destroyed. The fire started around 12:30 a.m. It destroyed a large shop and garage, along with five cars, a number of three…
More Students Pass Reading Gate Test
Results are in and more students passed the third grade reading gate test this year than last. The literacy based promotion act requires third graders to pass a reading assessment to advance to the fourth grade. The percentage of students…
