Homeowner of house struck by lightning speaks
News 25's Laurene Callander speaks with the homeowner of the house struck by lightning on Cemetery Road in Harrison County.
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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…
Updated: Structure fire on West Wortham Road in Harrison County
A large fire on West Wortham Road near Owen Ladner Road left a large metal garage completely destroyed. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan says the building partially collapsed and had multiple vehicles, including a boat, inside. Several of the…
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…
Crews Battle Fire
Crews were back out this morning in Harrison County, trying to figure what led to an area of woods, located north of turner road and south of the interstate in long beach, catching fire around 6 last night. For the…
Free Car Seat Inspections
For any parent keeping your child safe is your top priority...and when driving your child around, you rely on their car seat. But each year, hundreds of children die in motor vehicle crashes and a good portion of those deaths…
Weekend Fires In Harrison County
Fire fighters in Harrison County were busy over the weekend battling multiple fires. A house fire on Robinwood Drive brought responders from Harrison County and Lizana fire departments as well as the CRTC. One person was treated for smoke inhalation…
Jury Convicts Man For Murder
A Harrison County jury convicts a New York man for a 2015 D’Iberville murder. 24 year old "Marquis Saunders" will spend the rest of his life in prison for shooting and killing Jamel Jones at the amber drive apartments two…
Manhunt On In Harrison County
Multiple agencies are still searching for a man after he ran during a traffic stop on I-10. Mississippi highway patrol spokesman chase Elkins tells News 25, a trooper attempted to stop a grey Chevy Malibu for speeding near the Woolmarket…
Skimming Devices Found in Harrison County
On Wednesday, January 18th, 2017, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the ongoing investigation of credit card fraud. According to Sheriff Peterson, a Harrison County sheriff’s deputy responded to the Robinwood One Stop located at 18447 Highway 49 Saucier, MS in reference…
Fairground Events Released
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Greg Whitfield about the Harrison County Fairgrounds events coming this year.
Two People Injured in Head On Collision on Hwy 53
Two women are being treated for injuries after a head on collision on Highway 53 in Harrison County this morning. It happened around 10:30 at the intersection of Mills Road and Highway 53, shutting down both lanes of the highway…