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…
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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…
Multiple agencies respond to jet ski crash near Pass Christian
Multiple agencies were involved in a water rescue after two jet skis collided in the Bay of St. Louis on Friday. The call went out about midday. Department of Marine Resources confirmed the incident, saying one person had an arm…
Some Harrison County Sand Beaches open after Hurricane Francine
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors announced that the sand beaches from Debuys Road and eastward are now open to the public, following the initial cleanup efforts after Hurricane Francine. Sand beach crews are working diligently to complete the cleanup…
Some Harrison County Sand Beaches open after Hurricane Francine
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors announced that the sand beaches from Porter Avenue and eastward are now open to the public, following the initial cleanup efforts after Hurricane Francine. While the beaches west of Porter Avenue remain closed for…
Harrison County Sand Beaches remain closed for clean-up after Hurricane Francine
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has announced that all sand beaches will remain closed until further notice due to ongoing clean-up efforts following Hurricane Francine. Crews are working diligently to restore…
Harrison County to open storm shelters
Harrison County will open three shelters on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 at 9 a.m. to provide a safe space for residents evacuating ahead of potential ahead of weather from Tropical Storm Francine. Shelter locations are: County Farm Road Shelter 15038…
Harrison County battles tractor-trailer cab fire
Harrison County Fire Rescue battled a tractor-trailer cab fire overnight. The tractor-trailer cab was fully involved when firefighters arrived on scene. Biloxi Fire Department assisted in battling the blaze. The truck was a total loss, but no injuries were reported.…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Overnight road work in Harrison County
Road work continues in Harrison County as MDOT announced an alternating lane closure for tonight. Night work on I-10 east past DeLisle / Pass Christian EX 20 in Harrison County will cause ALTERNATING LANE CLOSURES from 7 p.m., Sept. 9,…
Arrest made in connection to Harrison Central High lockdown
On Wednesday afternoon Harrison Central High School was out on put on lockdown after receiving threatening phone calls. The Harrison County Sheriff's Office has now made an arrest of a minor in…
Harrison County battles house fire Saturday night
Harrison County Fire Rescue and two other departments battled an house fire on Saturday night. Gulfport Fire Department and CRTC also responded in Harrison County. The house was fully involved when units arrived. No one was home at the time…
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus on the coast
Mosquitoes across the coast are testing positive for West Nile Virus. The numbers are from the Mississippi Department of Health's report from August 28th. Harrison County is seeing 56 positive mosquito samples in addition to one positive blood donor. Jackson…
Three suspects in North Carolina ATM theft arrested in Harrison County
The Harrison County Sheriff's Office made multiple arrests Monday in connection to a major ATM theft out of North Carolina. Sheriff Matt Haley said 23-year-old Alecia Bailey of…
Long Beach grandmother gives back to charity through marathon racing
Most grandmothers don't go from baking cookies to running marathons. But then again, most grandmothers aren't like Long Beach resident Frances McGill, who shared just how many big races she's competed…
Father-son argument leads to shooting
A Gulfport man is in jail, charged with shooting his father during an argument. Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley said 54-year-old Jeffrey Swilley was charged with aggravated domestic assault against a vulnerable adult, felony DUI, two counts of possession of…
Crews battling woods fire in Harrison County
Harrison County fire crews are currently battling a woods fire north of Biloxi. The blaze is in the area of Highways 15 and 67. News 25 has a crew on scene and we will continue to update as more information…
Harrison County sheriffs investigating Monday morning death of pedestrian
Harrison County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a pedestrian early Monday morning and are searching for a suspect. Deputies believe the accident happened between two and three…
Harrison County investigating fire on Cable Bridge Road
A home was destroyed in an overnight fire on Cable Bridge Road. Harrison County Fire Rescue and the sheriff's department responded to the fire. No one was living in the home at…
Black entrepreneurs gather for Bridging the Gap Community Meeting
Black entrepreneurs and business owners in Gulfport had a unique opportunity to learn more about finding continued success at the Bridging the Gap community meeting on Tuesday evening. The event…