Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley is warning residents to be wary of some using his office's information to try to scam people in the area. According to multiple reports, an unknown person is contacting residents claiming to be from Harrison…
A Harrison County man has been indicted on sex crime charges. According to the indictment, 20-year-old Dequon Johnson, is charged with one count of touching a child for lustful purposes. The indictment states that been May 28 and May 29,…
"We look forward to our solar eclipse in Pass Christian." Melanie Walrod a youth services librarian is one of many south Mississippi residents who are waiting to see this shot…
Permits for activities on the beach during Black Spring Break Weekend next month may not happen. Harrison County Sand Beach and the sheriff’s office sent an email…
Harrison County Sheriff's Office announced the discovery of a body on Cat Island. Sheriff Matt Haley said fishermen contacted the Sheriff's Office on Thursday after finding the man along the southeast shoreline of Cat Island. Harrison County Marine Patrol and…
An inmate is back in custody after escaping the Harrison County jail this morning. Harrison County inmate Chase Lizana is back in custody in…
CASA of South Mississippi met at the Hancock County Courthouse on Thursday to swear in new volunteers CASA or Court Appointed Special Advocates of South Mississippi is here…
The Harrison County sheriff’s office was at Academy Sports and Outdoors, on Wednesday, letting kids pick out the latest and greatest gear. The shopping binge was held by the sheriff’s office…
The victims in the deadly crash in Saucier early this morning have been identified. A dump truck and a mini-van collided this morning about 8 a.m., killing both mini-van occupants. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer identifies the mini-van driver…
Last night, a motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Firetower Road. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer tells us 38-year-old Zachery Rushing of Pass Christian was traveling northbound on Firetower when a southbound vehicle turned in front of the motorcycle,…
A Harrison County man has been indicted on multiple sex crime charges by a grand jury. 36-year-old Michael Gilbert was arrested Monday on the indictments of two counts of sexual battery, three counts of touching a child for lustful purposes,…
A log truck overturned Monday afternoon on Cemetery Road in Harrison County. The driver escaped with minor injuries, but the road was shut down while crews removed the truck and…
The City of Biloxi has completed the planning process to update its Hazard Mitigation/Floodplain Management Plan. The process involved identifying the policies, activities and tools necessary for implementing actions that will reduce or eliminate risks to life and property from…
Last month, we let you know about scam calls impersonating the Harrison County Sheriff's Department. Unfortunately, these scammers are getting smarter. What started as a common phone scam that impersonated…
A Harrison County man faces a five-count indictment for sex crimes against a minor. The grand jury indicted 46-year-old Kippy Ladnier Jr., on one count of sexual battery, one count of touching a child for lustful purposes and three counts…
There is still time to apply for a Coast Electric Operation Round Up grant! The deadline for applications is Thursday, February 29. Operation Round Up allows Coast Electric members to round their bills up to the next dollar each month.…
Thirty-six-year-old Joseph Lee McDaniel was arrested on one felony count of burglary in Harrison County. According to Sheriff Matt Haley, deputies responded to the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport in regards to reports of a man inside the building after…
The New Lyman Senior Center is hosting a Black History Month celebration event on February 9. The event begins at 12:30 and is free for the public. Guest speakers include former Harrison Central basketball star Tiffany Travis and Southern Miss…
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors decided to enter into negotiations with Acadian Ambulance Services for emergency services. The supervisors heard a recommendation from the Ambulance Oversight Committee…
The Menge Avenue overpass is projected to be finished early - by October - depending on if they have any setbacks. This is great news for the local…
The Buc-ee's store planned for Menge Avenue in Harrison County should be open in time for Christmas shopping this year. Bill Lavers, executive director for the Harrison County Development Commission, said Friday that the Buc-ee's store has a target date…
The Mississippi Sound Coalition has officially filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This is now the second lawsuit to be filed about the Bonnet Carre Spillway.…
In anticipation of cold weather conditions, the D’Iberville cold weather shelter will stay open today in Harrison County. The Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center in D’Iberville will be open tonight. That shelter is located at 10395 Automall Parkway. For anyone needed…
Harrison County fire crews battled a house fire that damaged a home on Woodland Way on Monday night. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan said crews from CRTC and…
