Gulfport recognizes its outgoing city council members and Mayor Billy Hewes
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV) - The Gulfport City Council recognized its outgoing members, as well as retiring Mayor Billy Hewes. This comes ahead of the new…
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Gulfport mayor vetoes decision to restrict firearms in City Hall
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes has vetoed the council's decision to restrict firearms…
Former Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt dies
Former Fire Chief Michael Beyerstedt has died. He was 61. The Gulfport Fire Department announced his passing in a post that went up just after noon Wednesday, calling the former chief a dedicated servant of the city "who made a…
Gulfport announces retirement of CAO Leonard Papania
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes announced the retirement of Chief Administrative Officer Leonard Papania. Papania will retire at the end of the year. Hewes said in a statement that Papania's remarkable 33-year journey with the City of Gulfport included "nine transformative…
Mayor Billy Hewes discusses upcoming plans for City of Gulfport
After being elected to his third term as mayor of Gulfport, claiming nearly 64% of the vote in yesterday’s municipal general election, Mayor Billy Hewes…
Billy Hewes wins Gulfport Mayoral Race
In Gulfport there were four contested races on the ballot, one of which was the mayoral race. Incumbent Mayor Billy Hewes will be serving his third term as mayor…
National Day of Prayer being observed despite COVID-19
Today is designated as the National Day of Prayer and at least one group has found a way to observe the day without violating the social distancing regulations in place because of COVID-19. The first Thursday in May has been…
Gulfport Mayor increases occupancy for retail businesses to 50%, eases some restrictions on restaurants
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes has issued "Executive Order No. 7," to loosen some restrictions that were put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order, which goes into effect on Thursday at 8 a.m.,…
Gulfport mayor ends mandatory curfew in city
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes on Friday ended the mandatory curfew that has been in effect since March 31. The curfew ran from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. It expires as of 5 p.m. today. Hewes ordered the curfew originally in…
Gulfport mayor issues 'Safer-at-Home' order, sets curfew, restrictions
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes on Tuesday issued an executive order directing city residents to shelter at home and observe a curfew. Hewes said in his statement that residents should limit activities to essential needs only and…
Mayor's Annual 2017 Business Address
News 25's Caroline Eaker tells us more about Mayor Billy Hewes annual Business Address in Gulfport.
What's Happening In Gulfport
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Mayor Billy Hewes about the changes happening in Gulfport.
Gulfport Oath of Office Ceremony
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes will stand before many and take the oath of office for his second term. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from First United Methodist Church in Gulfport with details on his inauguration.
Gulfport mayor unopposed
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes was unopposed in his bid for a second term. Hewes will remain the mayor of Mississippi’s second largest city for at least the next four years.
Relief Team Leaves For Baton Rouge
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Mayor Billy Hewes about the donations collected in Gulfport over the past few days will make their way to Baton Rouge this morning to provide relief for flood victims.
Discovery Channel Filming On The Coast
Discovery channel had a film crew on set at corks and cleaver in Gulfport Friday afternoon, wrapping up an episode of their upcoming series. The show, "Blue Collar Backers" will feature a group of millionaires investing in new businesses. Blue…
Gulfport Mayor joins list of coast leaders supporting LGBT rights
Following in Biloxi and ocean springs mayors footsteps, gulfport mayor billy hewes came out against the new religious freedom bill. Gulfport mayor, Billy Hewes, is joins the mayors of Ocean Springs and Biloxi, coming out against the new religious freedom…