Gulfport Water Department scheduled maintenance to impact payment options
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Gulfport is warning residents about an upcoming system maintenance. On September 3 and 4, maintenance will be taking place at the Gulfport…
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Deadline to apply for Gulfport Mayor’s Youth Council approaching
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The deadline to apply for the Gulfport Mayor’s Youth Council is coming up fast. Friday, August 28 at 5 p.m. is the last chance…
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Gulfport City Council Ward 2 Special Election
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-- The preliminary results are in for the special election for the…
MDEQ approves Gulfport interconnecting road project facing opposition from community
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The City of Gulfport is advancing in their efforts to build a north-south interconnecting road project which is expected to improve transportation…
City of Gulfport sets date for special election for Ward 2 seat
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport City Council has set a special election date for the Ward 2 council seat vacated by Ron Roland. The special election will be held on Tuesday, June 9 with the qualifying deadline for candidates landing…
City of Gulfport launches website listing work projects
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport has rolled out a new website that allows residents to track capital improvement projects across the city in real time. It’s…
New director of finance and accounting for the City of Gulfport announced
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport has named a new director of finance and accounting. Kini Gonsoulin takes the role after more than…
City officials break ground on new Bark Park in Orange Grove
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- A new dog park is coming to the City of Gulfport. The facility is located at Goldin Park in the Orange Grove community, just off Prudie Circle.…
Gulfport unveils a Rainbow Memorial Bridge
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport held an unveiling event for their Rainbow Memorial Bridge on Wednesday. This will serve as a memorial for all pets who left a…
Animal Control Appreciation Week: Meet Gulfport Police's Gary Reagan
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - This week is Animal Control Appreciation Week, and in the City of Gulfport, one animal control officer goes above and beyond. Gary Reagan is accepting an award for…
WXXV plays against WLOX in knockerball soccer
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport's Employee Appreciation Event invited the WXXV News team to play some knockerball soccer. The game was a lot of fun, also a…
City of Gulfport honors Seabees for heroic action
Members of the Seabees were honored by the City of Gulfport. Back in February, members of Naval Construction Battalion 11 rescued two passengers from…
Gulfport proposes new Tree Ordinance to protect urban canopy
GULFPORT, Miss. (Jan. 23, 2025) — The City of Gulfport is introducing an updated ordinance to better protect its historic trees and urban canopy. The ordinance establishes clear rules for tree removal, closes loopholes in existing regulations, and promotes responsible…
City of Gulfport approves designs for new flag and seal, new motto
The City of Gulfport voted for their new city flag at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Also discussed during the meeting was the adoption of a new motto for the city which is now ‘anchored in excellence.’ A new seal for…
City of Gulfport to vote on new city flag
The City of Gulfport is holding a meeting to vote on adopting a new city flag. The stars on the flag represent guiding beacons for navigation while the anchor reflects maritime history. The resolution to adopt the flag is set…
City of Gulfport hosting annual Boo Bash
Happening tonight in Gulfport, the annual Boo Bash returns. This event is free and features trunk or treating, games, entertainment, and much more. This spooky event takes place from…
City of Gulfport already seeing economic growth after Amtrak return announced
Senator Roger Wicker, Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes, and local small business owners met today to share their excitement for the return of passenger rail service…
Yard sale to support Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence
The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence hosting a garage sale in Gulfport. Head out to 14718 Canal Loop in Gulfport to see if you can find anything you live while also giving…
Collapsed drainage pipe causes hole in the ground in Gulfport neighborhood
Residents have been worried as the hole was here prior to Monday's weather but with all that heavy rain we experienced it has grown in size. Caution tape has been placed around…
Pork butts being sold to support 30-year veteran deputy
The Harrison County Sheriff's Department is hosting a fundraiser to support a 30-year veteran deputy by selling pork butts. Deputy Leroy Ladner is undergoing a…
City wide proclamation for Juneteenth in Gulfport
The City of Gulfport and Mayor Billy Hewes issued a city-wide proclamation for Juneteenth. The ceremony took place in the Gulfport City Council Chambers. Mayor Hewes applauded African-American achievements…
Gulfport Main Street to host Inaugural Arts and Antiques in the Alley
Fishbone Alley is going to be jam-packed on Saturday as Gulfport Main Street hosts the inaugural Art and Antiques in the Alley. The event will host…
Port of Gulfport shares plans of expansion with local and national leaders
Local and national officials were invited to the Port of Gulfport to see how it operates. The Port of Gulfport is the third…
Ocean Springs voted best small town in Mississippi
Southern Living Magazine has named Ocean Springs as best small town in Mississippi. Ocean Springs ranked as number 8 out of 15 cities. According to Southern Living, the…