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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/

Teen escapes overnight house fire in Harrison County

A 13-year-old boy escapes from his burning home overnight in Harrison County. News 25’s Laurene Callander has our report on the house fire. Harrison County resident Marie Atwood did not wake up Wednesday morning to a typical alarm clock. “Young…

Beach renourishment project in Harrison County

Harrison County officials could spend close to $3.5 million to restore beaches. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us to the shores of Gulfport and shares more on the improvement project. Whether it’s for recreation or exercise, Harrison County beaches are…

Beach restoration plans in Harrison County

Harrison County officials could spend close to $3.5 million to restore beaches. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the shores of Gulfport with more on the improvement project.

Teacher Job Fair

If you're looking a job in education, the Harrison County school district may be the right fit for you. Today from 3 to 7 at the center for excellence on community road, the school district will be holding a job…

Aggravated Assault-Domestic Violence

A Gulfport man is facing multiple charges after Harrison County deputies say he arrived at his girlfriend’s home in Saucier, forced her into her car and strangled her According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, 39 year old Marvin McMillan…

Harrison County Fair To Return This Year

For the first time decades, the Harrison County Fair made its return to the fairgrounds last year, and this fall it will be back. This morning the Harrison County Fair association announced the fair will be held September 6th through…

No Bond For Accused Killer

A judge revoked bond for the Long Beach man accused of murdering Deverick Johnson Monday night. According to the Harrison County Jail Docket, 28 year old James McDowell is not bondable. McDowell is accused of shooting Johnson in the head…

Reading Gate Educational Meeting

Today, the Mississippi Department of Education's regional literacy meetings make their stop on the Coast. In an effort to assist school districts with the implementation of the third grade reading gate, the Mississippi Department of Education is conducting these meetings…

Pennies For Petal Campaign

Local Papa John's Pizza locations are dishing out some dough for the Harrison County School District's "Pennies for Petal" Campaign. For over a week schools in the Harrison County District have been collecting monetary donations as well as toiletries and…

Crews Monitoring Forest Fire : Live Report

The area where a three day forest fire burned nearly 500 acres in Harrison County is still being monitored. Authorities say four homes were endangered during the fire that started Thursday in the woods off Turner Road near 28th Street.…

Failing To Register As A Sex Offender

A homeless man is back in jail after failing to register as a sex offender. 52 year old Herman Henry was convicted of statutory rape in August of 1999 and was released from prison this past November. Harrison County deputies…

4-H Club Seminar For Teen Driving

The Harrison County 4-h club is hosting a seminar for teen drivers this weekend. The event will be Saturday from two to four pm at the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport. The seminar helps teen drivers become more aware of…

String of Mailbox Thefts in Harrison County

Authorities in Harrison County are asking for the public’s assistance in stopping a string of thefts. Harrison County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple complaints of stolen mail from residences. The suspects, Timothy Ross and Sabrina Morrison, both from Alabama, are altering…