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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…

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…

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…

High School Softball: Tupelo vs. Harrison County

Before today, the Harrison Central softball team hadn’t allowed more than seven runs in a game all season long. That changed in game one of the 6A championship series versus Tupelo. The Red Rebelettes are looking for their fourth consecutive…

Woman airlifted from single vehicle wreck in Harrison County

A woman was airlifted with injuries from a single vehicle accident in Harrison County today. Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and AMR responded to the scene at Lizana School Road and Big Creek Road around 2:30. The woman hit a tree…

Harrison County residents fed up over illegal dumping

A pile of trash has turned into a huge eyesore for people who live and travel along Jim Lee Road in Harrison County. Beautification officials agree illegal dumping is a problem, one that trustee inmates once helped clean up. It’s…

Felony Shoplifting Third Offense

D’Iberville police have arrested a man they believe is guilty of multiple shoplifting offenses over the last two months. Steven Lee Parker was arrested on an outstanding warrant of felony shoplifting third offense. Over the past two months, police believe…

Students injured in Harrison County accident

Three teenage girls are recovering from injuries after their car rolled over near Harrison Central High School this afternoon. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol Spokesman Chase Elkins, the one vehicle accident happened just before noon at the intersection of Vick Road…

Fire in Harrison County

This afternoon, U.S. Forestry also battled a woods fire off Grand Way Boulevard in Harrison County in the DeSoto National Forest. Crews are still battling a 25 to 30 acre blaze which is near Grand Bear Golf Course. The cause…

High school students in high speed chase in Harrison County

This afternoon on Old Highway 49 near the Desoto National Forest, three students from Harrison Central High School took Harrison County officers on a high speed chase. The minors led officers on a short pursuit before losing control of their…

Lightning causes house fire in Harrison County

This morning’s severe weather left a Harrison County family homeless after lightning struck their attic, starting a fire. Luckily a woman and a five-year-old escaped unhurt. Their home, handed down from generation to generation, was not so lucky. News 25’s…

Fair Theme Contest

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Jourdan Hartshorn about the Fair Theme Contest for Harrison County, Mississippi Fair starting March 30th to April 28th. for more information please email harrisoncountymsfair@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/harrisoncountymsfair/