Friends of the Court holds special event for children
Harrison County Senior Services and the Harrison County Support Center partnered to host a special event at the Lyman Senior Center. The Friends of the Court program…
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Update on developments in Harrison County
Harrison County Administrator Robert Collins is in studio to talk about some developments for the county.
Judge rules Alan Moran violated probation
A judge ruled that Alan Moran violated his probation when he was arrested on a misdemeanor stalking charge and sent him back to jail. The court appearance on Thursday afternoon was to determine whether Moran violated the terms of his…
Cold-Weather Shelter Opening in Harrison County
Due to anticipated cold weather conditions, one shelter will open in Harrison County tonight. D’Iberville - Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center – Opens at 4:30 pm 10395 Automall Parkway, D’Iberville Transportation assistance is available; call Coast Transit Authority at (228) 896-8080…
Multiple crashes reported today in Harrison County
South Mississippi first responders have been busy today responding to wrecks as a result of wet road conditions. These are pictures from Harrison County Fire Rescue, showing some of…
Cold-Weather Shelters Opening in Harrison County
Due to anticipated cold weather conditions, two shelters will open in Harrison County tonight. D’Iberville - Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center – Opens at 4:30 pm 10395 Automall Parkway, D’Iberville Gulfport – Salvation Army Center of Hope – Opens at 6:00…
Harrison County fire crews battle camper fire
Harrison County fire crews have been busy battling numerous fires over the past few days. These are pictures of crews putting out a camper fire Monday afternoon on Cable…
Harrison County seniors show off their talents at inaugural talent show
Harrison County seniors show off their skills in an inaugural talent show at the Biloxi Civic Center Tuesday morning. WXXV News 25's Everett Ganier Jr. was there in…
WXXV’s Dave Elliott sits down with Harrison County Supervisor Marlin Ladner to discuss development
On the heels of the new Menge Avenue…
Man who fled court during jury deliberations sentenced to life
A Kentucky man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of sex crimes in Harrison County. 55-year-old Jimmy Joe Davis was in court in May and the jury was deliberating charges of sexual battery and touching a…
Perkinston man dies in motorcycle-vehicle collision
A Perkinston man died Saturday evening in a two-vehicle collision in Harrison County. Coroner Brian Switzer said 67-year-old Thomas Ingram was driving a motorcycle northbound on Riceville Road near the McHenry Road intersection when he collided with a southbound vehicle.…
Crime Stoppers, family offer reward leading to arrest in Kimberly Watts murder case
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in the 2014 murder case of a Long Beach woman. Kimberly Jo "Kim" Watts, a divorced mother of one who worked as a nurse,…
Bridge over I-10 at Menge Avenue to open next week
The bridge over Interstate 10 at Menge Avenue will be open next week. Bill Lavers, executive director of the Harrison County Development Commission, said the contractor has said the bridge will open at 2 p.m. Monday. The bridge has been…
American Red Cross bringing FRIENDS to give blood
The American Red Cross is teaming up with friends to get blood donations... FRIENDS as in the show! All who give blood between November 18th and December 8th will receive two pairs of FRIENDS and Red Cross socks while supplies…
Harrison County Sheriff's Department adding new member to the force
The Harrison County Sheriff's Department adding a new officer! Or should we say Paw-ficer? The pup is heading to school to become…
WXXV’s Marco Bitonel live in Harrison County as voters continue to head to the polls
Many of you have cast your ballots already and some of you may be heading out in the hours before polls…
Woman charged with taking money from victim she was caring for
A Harrison County woman faces indictment alleging she took money from a vulnerable adult for her own use. 66-year-old Sandra Bolton was arrested Friday on two counts of embezzlement and two counts of exploitation of a vulnerable person. She was…
Four minors charged in vehicle break-ins in Harrison County
Four minors were arrested Thursday night on felony charges related to vehicle break-ins. Sheriff Matt Haley said the minors were charged with possession of stolen property and possession of a handgun by a minor. They were taken to the the…
Halloween bash being held in Gulfport
Harrison County Supervisor Kent Jones stops by the WXXV News 25 studio ahead of Halloween night. Jones tells us about a Halloween bash at the Isiah Fredericks Community Center…
Road work projects impacting traffic in Harrison and Hancock counties
Road work in Harrison and Hancock counties is impacting commuters and businesses in the area. Coming off Interstate 10 at Diamondhead, you’re met by construction, cones,…
Pavilion project across from Centennial Plaza underway on Harrison County beach
The Department of Marine Resources is working on a project to build a pier and pavilion across from Centennial Plaza. The project, funded by GOMESA, is part…
Three arrests made in Gulfport drive-by shooting incident
Gulfport announced it has made three arrests in connection with a drive-by shooting on Wednesday. 20-year-old Donnez Rafeyon Lebron Yarbor, 20-year-old Na’Alhyia Nakia Miller and 24-year-old Devon Rechard Wilkerson each were charged with one count of drive-by shooting. They were…
Vidalia Road under I-10 closing 7 PM on October 23rd
A road closure for Harrison County residents to be aware of, Vidalia Road going under I-10 will be closing at 7 PM on October 23rd. The bridge over Vidalia Road will have work being done, Vidalia Road closing to avoid…
Gulfport woman pleads guilty to murder of ex-boyfriend during an argument
A Gulfport woman will serve 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting an ex-boyfriend during an argument and waiting more than an hour before seeking medical help. 40-year-old Edna Rivers was sentenced to 40 years for second-degree murder,…