GULFPORT, MS - Mayor Billy Hewes has announced the formation of a special committee tasked with reviewing the city’s youth sports programs. This commission is charged with providing recommendations to improve the sports offerings for the youth of the City…
The Gulfport mayor is proposing raises for firefighters and city police. At a special called meeting Tuesday night, Mayor Billy Hewes presented his proposed budget for the next fiscal…
The City of Gulfport gathered and threw a major anniversary celebration over the weekend, complete a parade, fireworks, and tributes to the many communities that make up the fabric of the city.…
It’s the final countdown to the City of Gulfport’s 125th anniversary and this weekend’s big celebration. The City of Gulfport was founded by William Harris Hardy and Joseph…
On July 29th, the City of Gulfport will celebrate 125 years with a party at Jones Park. The event will not just be a day of celebration, but remembrance of…
The City of Gulfport is reinstating rules for debris pickup, starting today. As of today, debris piles located south of I-10 will be picked up the first two full…
As the holiday season comes to an end, Gulfport Harbor Lights are saying goodbye until next year. Taking down the Harbor Lights is a long process. The…
We’re less than a week away from Halloween, but there are events leading up to the big night! Joining us today is Brittany Dyess with the City of Gulfport to…
Today through Friday, the City of Gulfport Water and Utility won’t be accepting payments in the office, drive-through, via phone or online due to an update…
The City of Gulfport responds to what they call a ‘clickbait’ article listing Gulfport as the number 10 worst run city…
There’s a public hearing in Gulfport tonight to address a proposal to reallocate community development block grants. The city is proposing reallocating $2.8 million…
The City of Gulfport hosted its first of seven ‘Meet with the Chief’s events. As a way of community outreach, Police Chief Adam…
Gulfport Main Street Association, in partnership with Mississippi Power, Mississippi Main Street, and the City of Gulfport, have implemented the Façade Grant Master Plan Program…
The City of Gulfport approved a resolution to put a historical marker for the Soria City community. The cost of the marker is $2,000 and the Soria…
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes spent the morning celebrating Gulfport’s accomplishments. He gave his annual business update a few hours ago in front of a sold-out crowd at Island…
The wait is almost over. There's just four more days until Jones Park in Gulfport is transformed into a winter wonderland every night until the New Year for…
Gulfport’s City Council has ratified the pick for the the next Fire Department Chief, Billy Kelley. Current Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt will serve his last day…
The City of Gulfport will implement mask requirements for employees and visitors to all public buildings within the city. “With tracking data, input from medical professionals, and members of our city family contracting the virus, it is prudent to implement…
On June 21, 2021, the American Public Works Association (APWA) officially granted the City of Gulfport Public Works Department accreditation status for the 2nd consecutive time. This process includes the completion of a Department Wide Self-Assessment (385 practices), application for…
A Fourth of July tradition is back for the City of Gulfport with the goal of bringing the community together and lighting up the night sky. Sunday night,…
Today, March 11th, has been proclaimed as ‘Healthcare Heroes Day’ in the City of Gulfport by Mayor Billy Hewes. It’s been officially one year since the first case of COVID was confirmed in Mississippi. The City of…
On May 18, 2020 at 8:00 a.m., the City of Gulfport will reopen city buildings to the public with the exception of the community centers and gymnasiums. In order to adhere to CDC guidelines and the protocols outlined by the…
City of Gulfport trash services will go as scheduled Saturday.
Gulfport city officials say residents have a lot to look forward to with the start of a new fiscal year. Gulfport officials adopted the 2018 budget during a special meeting at city hall this morning. In the $55.1 million budget,…