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…
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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,…
Harrison County Brush Fire confirmed as arson
New details this evening as fire crews continue to wrap up containment on that brush fire in northern Harrison County. Forest Service and Harrison County fire officials confirmed to us that the fire…
Latest on Harrison County Brush Fire
Harrison County Fire and Rescue along with U.S. Forest Services and Mississippi Forestry Commission continue to work against a several hundred acre brush fire along Carson Rd. in Harrison County. Officials received reports…
WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel live at scene of large brush fire in Harrison County
Fire crews are battling a large brush fire in Harrison County as our region remains under a red flag burn warning at this hour. WXXV News 25’s…
HAPPENING NOW: Crews battling brush fire in Harrison County
Harrison County and Mississippi Forestry Commission fire crews are battling a brush fire in Northern Harrison County. A red flag burn warning remains in effect for South Mississippi this afternoon. According to Mississippi Forestry Commission, 70 acres have been burnt…
Man indicted on charges of assaulting, kidnapping woman in 2023
A Gulfport man faces a four-count indictment on charges of assaulting and kidnapping a woman he was in a relationship with. Ferrell Tevin McCord, 32, was served an indictment this week on two counts of aggravated assault, one count of…
Harrison County Fire battles home fire off Cuevas Delisle
Two people escaped a mobile home fire off Cuevas Delisle Road on Wednesday afternoon. Harrison County Fire Rescue responded about 4:15 and found the home fully involved. Pass Christian Fire also responded to help battle the blaze. The two people…
Five people face indictments in the 2023 kidnapping and shooting of retired deputy
Five people have been indicted in connection with the 2023 kidnapping and shooting a retired sheriff's deputy from the Vicksburg area. 29-year-old Logan Allan D'Elena of Saucier and 22-year-old Blake Menefee of Gonzales, Louisiana, were indicted on charges of aggravated…