New ordinance aimed at preserving trees in Gulfport
Earlier this week, the Gulfport City Council voted 4 to 2 to adopt a new ordinance to preserve the city’s tree canopy. The ordinance now requires a permit…
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Gulfport Ward 5 Special Election Results
The results are in for the Gulfport Ward 5 Special City Council Election. BJ Sellers unofficially wins the seat with a majority of the votes. Absentee ballots still have to be counted before the results are finalized. Sellers received 56%…
Voters head to the polls for Gulfport Ward 5 Special Election
Gulfport’s Ward 5 Special Election is just under two hours away from wrapping up. The polls opened at 7 a.m. today and will stay open…
Absentee voting open for Gulfport's Ward 5 Special Election
The special election for Ward 5 in Gulfport is coming up fast. Election day is next Tuesday, February 18th, but voters in the ward have a…
Gulfport man charged with multiple sex crimes
A Gulfport man faces six sex-crime related charges as a result of an investigation by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. Gulfport Police on Wednesday morning arrested 39-year-old Otis Penn at a Gulfport residence on outstanding warrants from MBI. The charges,…
Two men to spend life in prison for a 2022 shooting death in drug deal gone bad
A Harrison County jury on Thursday sentenced two men to prison for the 2022 murder of one man and armed robbery of another in a drug deal gone bad. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 28-year-old Erick Hunt of Jackson…
Gulfport special election candidate disqualified
A candidate in the upcoming special city council election in Gulfport has been disqualified from the race by the Gulfport Election Commission. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, the…
Three charged in connection with Fentanyl bust
A Gulfport traffic stop on Friday led to the arrest of three people and the recovery of more than two pounds of Fentanyl. Police arrested 39-year-old Tracy McCall, 35-year-old Marcus Lloyd and 31-year-old…
Man wanted in Gulfport manslaughter case turns himself in to police
Gulfport Police say a man wanted for manslaughter in a case dating back to this past November is now in custody. 27-year-old Ellis Townsend turned himself in to police on Friday. He was taken to the Harrison County jail and…
Mayor Billy Hewes discusses tree ordinance in Gulfport
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes is in studio to talk about the new tree ordinance to protect the urban canopy in the city. The new ordinance establishes rules for…
Annual Gumbo Fest returns to Gulfport
The Gulfport Gumbo Festival is scheduled for Saturday, January 25th. The event features a huge gumbo cook off, art vendors, live entertainment, and much more for all to enjoy. Tasting…
Winter weather conditions in Gulfport
WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter is also on the western side of Harrison County, the area really getting pelted by the snow.
WXXV’s Marco Bitonel is in Gulfport with an update on the snow
Our reporters are strategically placed throughout South Mississippi today to bring you the best coverage possible. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is off Highway 49 in Gulfport…
Police searching for two teens in January 9 shooting
Gulfport Police have identified suspects in a January 9 shooting on 39th Avenue. Police say 15-year-old Justyn Lee Jones and 17-year-old James Reginald Sibley are wanted for aggravated assault in the incident. They are considered armed and dangerous. Detectives say…
Hugh Keating announces campaign for Gulfport Mayor
Hugh Keating, a well-known attorney along the Gulf Coast, has officially announced his candidacy for Gulfport mayor. Speaking in front of Gulfport City Hall, Keating addressed a crowd of supporters and…
Hugh Keating announces intent to run for Gulfport mayor
There is a new candidate in the mayoral race for Gulfport. Hugh Keating announced his intent to run earlier today. That announcement took place at Gulfport City…
Loved ones gather to honor Nikyra Dedeaux
Today, loved ones are gathering to honor Nikyra Dedeaux, an 18-year-old of Gulfport who was killed during the terrorist attack in New Orleans. Family and friends remember Nikyra as a vibrant, joyful soul…
‘Mama Ain’t Cooking’ food truck event returns to Gulfport
Well, the Gulfport favorite ‘Mama Ain’t Cooking’ food truck event has made a return, serving up everything from fresh seafood to southern comfort food. The 'Mama Ain't…
Suspects in shooting in Orange Grove on Monday night now in custody
Two people wanted in connection with a shooting Monday evening in Orange Grove are now in custody. Gulfport Police say 20-year-old Ketren Machi Grant and 21-year-old Jajai Nutall turned themselves in on Thursday. Grant has been charged with aggravated assault…
Dog killed in house fire along Creel Circle in Gulfport
A house fire at Creel Circle erupted earlier this morning. No injuries have been reported, but a dog has been confirmed as having been killed. WXXV…
Dog dies in house fire on Creel Circle in Gulfport
Gulfport Fire Department battled a house fire Wednesday morning on Creel Circle. Fire Chief Billy Kelley said firefighters could see heavy black smoke…
Gulfport Police identify suspects in Orange Grove shooting
Gulfport Police have identified suspects involved in a shooting on Monday eventing at a shopping center in Orange Grove. Police say 20-year-old Ketren Machi Grant is wanted on a charge of aggravated assault. He is described as about 6-foot-1 and…
Candidate Conversations: Getting to know Gulfport Mayoral Candidate Ronnie Henderson
We continue our conversations with candidates that are declaring their candidacies for local offices across South Mississippi. Joining us in studio is Ronnie Henderson, the latest person to announce his candidacy for the…
Third suspect arrested in connection with a Friday shooting in Gulfport
Gulfport Police have arrested a third suspect in connection with a Friday shooting in Gulfport. Police on Monday arrested 24-year-old Debarren Johnson and a 16-year-old, both of Gulfport, and charged them with two counts of aggravated assault. On Tuesday, a…