Members of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors this afternoon have signed a local proclamation that is now heading to Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant, requesting the Governor declare a State of Emergency for Harrison County as heavy rainfall continues in…
Two fires erupt overnight in Harrison County. Both fires taking place within minutes of each other, on "Longview Street" in Harrison County. The first fire destroyed a home workshop. Authorities are looking into the cause of this fire. The house…
The first case of travel-related Zika on the Coast has been reported in Harrison County. In this case, the South Mississippi resident had recently traveled to Honduras. This is one of three new cases of travel-related Zika to be reported…
A new ambulance service could be coming to Gulfport. AMR is the current ambulance provider, but their contract is set to expire in December of this year an agreement between the city and Harrison County calls for the county to…
Harrison County Supervisors are considering several proposals to bring new life to the old abandoned skate park off Debuys Road in Gulfport. One group has a plan to turn it into a year round ice skating rink. Richard Dedeaux is…
The Mississippi State Port Authority amended their previous lease agreement with Island View Casino Resort, modifying the percentage the Port Authority receives from Island View’s gross income. This modification will allow Island View to secure the necessary funding for an…
The first Harrison County Fair in decades is less than two months away and those organizing it want to hear from you. So tonight you're invited to a public meeting from 6 to 8 pm at Cafe Climb in Gulfport. …
Funeral home directors in Harrison County are suing Coroner Gary Hargrove and the board of supervisors. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a closer look at why the group decided to file the lawsuit. Gary Hargrove serves as the Harrison…
A federal lawsuit filed today accuses the Coroner of Harrison County of steering the County's morgue, cremation, and burial business to white-owned funeral homes. The African American funeral directors and their families filed suit against the coroner, Gary Hargrove, and…
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Andrea Francway about the Harrison County Fair public meeting to gain support for the fair grounds.
One Coast county is trying to do its part to keep people with serious mental illnesses out of jail and get the help they need. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors recently agreed to join the Steppin’ Up Initiative. Each…
New voting machines and software that will help Harrison County voters are on the way. This morning, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors accepted a proposal from Harrison County Circuit Clerk Connie Ladner for new voting equipment. The upgraded equipment…
Five people escaped injury when they woke to find their home filled with smoke this morning. Officials were called to the on story brick home located on Papoose Rd. in central Harrison County around 6:45 a.m. the house had fire…
What will become of the old site of the Harrison County Skate Park in Gulfport? That decision is up in the air for now, but News 25’s Gina Tomlinson shows us county supervisors are considering a few good offers. It’s…
News 25’s Laurene Callander joins us live from the Good Deeds Center with an update on community flood meeting.
The horses have returned to the Harrison County fairgrounds. This time for the sun and fun quarter horse show. For the 10th year, riders will take the arena for this breed specific competition. Competitors as young as 9 all the…
An early morning fire ripped through a home in Saucier off Highway 49. Harrison County fire crews arrived on scene shortly after 7 a.m. to flames throughout the single story house. There were no injuries reported and officials believe the…
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Roy Kitchell about Casa garage sale this Saturday June 4th 8 AM- 2 PM at Pass Road Elementary.
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the road repairs in Harrison County.
The waters may have long receded from flooding almost two weeks ago, but the problems caused by those waters are still standing. High waters from those floods caused roads to wash out around Harrison County. To help residents, roads were…
The deadline for people to notify Gulfport city officials of flood damage has been extended until 8 am on Monday May 9. This comes after Governor Phil Bryant declared a state of emergency yesterday for Harrison County. Gulfport city officials…
Last night’s storms also caused two fires on the Coast. A trailer on Pete Hickman Road in Harrison County was struck by lightning, sparking a fire. One resident was home at the time. There were no injuries. A second house…
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Andrea Francway and Sheran Watkins about the 2016 Harrison County Fair. Be sure to place your vote on the 2016 Harrison County Fair Theme Contest at www.facebook.com/msharrisoncountyfair.
The contest to choose the theme for the Harrison County Fair has been narrowed down to five choices. Several weeks ago, the Harrison County Fair Association announced they wanted Harrison County residents to choose the fair’s theme and now five…
