Late Night Fire Destroys Home
A late night fire destroys a Home in Stone County. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, this home on horse creek home went up in flames around 9:30 pm. Fortunately no one was home at the time of…
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First Technology Summit
Happening now tech companies from the south east meeting with Biloxi Mayor Andrew Fofo Gilich about advanced technology for the city. The topics of discussion biometric identification and cybersecurity. These plus providing higher paying jobs can open a new world…
State Of The County Address
It's a good time to live in Harrison County. That was the focus of Harrison County Board Supervisors President Beverly Martin's speech this morning during her state of the county address. The event hosted by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber…
Biloxi Looks To Begin Dredging Project
The city of Biloxi is currently working to begin dredging projects in multiple waterways in the near future. Among the locations being eyed by the city: Hiller Park boat launch, Point Cadet Marina, and the Biloxi small craft harbor are…
Decision on Skate Park Looming
A year round ice skating ring a place where coast actors can sharpen their skills, supervisors will continue to review proposals for use of the Harrison County Skate Park. Supervisors will meet this afternoon to discuss proposals and bids looking…
Food Donations For Law Enforcement
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about how you can still help the with food donations for law enforcement that are still helping the flood victims in Louisiana.
One Person Flown by the Trauma Center
One person was flown to a trauma center in south Alabama over the weekend after a pest control company truck rolled over several times. The driver was listed in serious condition at the time of the accident. A stretch of…
Harrison County Requests State of Emergency
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 Overnight Fires
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…
Zika Case Reported In Harrison County
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…
New Ambulance service To Be Considered
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…
Old Gulfport Skate Park Could Become Ice Skating Rink
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…
Port Of Gulfport And Island View Casino Resort Amend Lease Agreement, Paving The Way For Future Gaming Project
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…
Public Meeting Regarding Fair
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. …
Black Funeral Directors Sue Harrison County Coroner
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…
Black Funeral Directors Sue Harrison County Coroner
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…
Harrison County Fair Public Meeting
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Andrea Francway about the Harrison County Fair public meeting to gain support for the fair grounds.
Harrison County Joins Steppin’ Up Campaign
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 System Coming to Harrison County
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…
Stove Fire Burns Home In Harrison County
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’s Next for Old Skate Park Facility in Harrison County?
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…
Flooding Community Meeting
News 25’s Laurene Callander joins us live from the Good Deeds Center with an update on community flood meeting.
Sun-N-Fun Horse Show
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…
Fire Destroys Saucier Home
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…