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…
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Community leaders gather for trivia and a good cause
South Mississippi community leaders came together to put their trivia skills to the ultimate test. On Thursday night both business and community leaders gathered in the IMPAC Center in Gulfport to take part…
MDEQ Issues Beach Water Contact Advisory for Gulfport West Beach
Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, through its Beach Monitoring Program, has issued a beach water contact advisory for Gulfport West Beach. The beach is not closed; however, there may be an increased risk of illness associated with…
Biloxi man charged with trafficking due in court in October
A Mississippi man charged with trafficking two girls from their Gulfport home to Pensacola, Florida, is scheduled for trial in October. Jury selection is scheduled to begin October 28. According to jail records in Escambia County, Florida, 53-year-old Mark Wells…
Suspect used machete to steal jewelry at Gulfport gas station
Gulfport police say a man holding a machete threatened to use the big knife in a robbery. He’s now behind bars, sitting on a half million-dollar…
Gulfport PD working three car accident near Three Rivers Road and Dedeaux Road
Gulfport Police Department is currently working a multi vehicle accident near Three Rivers Road and Dedeaux Road. They ask drivers to avoid the area and expect delays. https://twitter.com/GulfportPolice/status/1823122621803659712
Man accused of robbing people at a Gulfport store using a machete
Gulfport Police have charged a man with robbing people at a store on Kelly Avenue by threatening them with a machete. Police say 22-year-old Joshua Paxton Ward was arrested Friday and charged him with armed robbery. He was taken to…
Gulfport man arrested in Madison also wanted for crimes in Hattiesburg
A Gulfport man suspected of stealing a vehicle in Hattiesburg led Madison Police on a chase through the city before being taken into custody. 18-year-old Montoya Motley was charged in Madison with felony fleeing, two counts of receiving stolen property,…
Mississippi Aquarium to continue fundraising efforts for penguin habitat
Following Wednesday night's Penguin-A-Thon, the Mississippi Aquarium is hoping to continue fundraising efforts for its new African penguin habitat. The Facebook live fundraiser gave the community a chance to interact virtually and raised a…
City of Gulfport invites residents to help design new flag
The next steps in creating a city flag in Gulfport are now underway. The city has opened the flag search up to the public to design…
Mississippi Aquarium hosts Penguin-A-Thon
On Wednesday night, the Mississippi Aquarium hosted Penguin-A-Thon: a Facebook live fundraiser that benefits the on-campus habitat for their group of African penguins. "African penguins are actually an endangered species, so it's really important…
Fire at storage units on Highway 49 was deliberately set, fire chief says
A fire that damaged more than 30 units at Safe Mini Storage on Thursday was deliberately set, the Gulfport Fire Chief says. Gulfport Fire Department received a call around 4 a.m. August 1 from a passerby saying heavy smoke was…
Gulfport Police Department hosts National Night Out
The Gulfport Police Department invited the community to a night of fun and fellowship in its National Night Out event on Tuesday. The event encouraged community togetherness and, as GPD Public…
Amtrak to resume service on Mississippi Gulf Coast
Amtrak passenger rail service will soon resume on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Mobile City Council voted this morning to approve three resolutions that will enable the Mobile…
Suspect in aggravated assault case turns himself in to Gulfport Police
A suspect wanted on six counts of aggravated assault has turned himself in to Gulfport Police. 19-year-old Jabari Whitehead is in the Harrison County jail with bond set at $600,000 after surrendering to Gulfport Police this morning. He was booked…
WXXV’s Elizabeth Keen has an update on the fire at Safe Mini Storage in Gulfport
We are bringing you an update on a blaze that fire crews have battled since early this morning at a storage…
Gulf Coast residents anticipate potential return of Amtrak
"I think the Gulf Coast is going to significantly benefit by having easy access from New Orleans and Mobile to Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs... they're all going to…
Mobile to vote on agreement that would restore passenger rail service to Gulf Coast
The Mobile City Council will vote Tuesday on resolutions that should help restore passenger service to the Gulf Coast. On July 25, Mobile announced an agreement had been reached between the city, the state and the Port of Mobile that…
Historical marker unveiled for Soria City Community in Gulfport
"We had such a great foundation here in Soria City. It was a strong sense of community and love here in the community. The people here, were instrumental in all our lives,"…
Downstage Productions Theatre presents "Gilligan's Island"
Stepping into Downstage Productions Theatre in Gulfport, it's easy to see that the small production group has had plenty of success by the show posters lining its back wall. The theatre's latest show?…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Gulfport
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer- involved shooting involving Gulfport Police . the incident happened Saturday when officers responded to Church Street on a call for service. Upon arrival, officers encountered a subject who pointed a weapon…
Senate to vote on infrastructure funding that would fund Gulfport road project
The U.S. Senate is one step closer to passing a transportation budget for fiscal year 2025, a budget that would provide major funding for…
Gulfport City Council to discuss voting precincts
The Gulfport City Council is set to finalize new voting precincts and polling places ahead of next year’s city elections. The council is taking up the issue in a…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Center in Gulfport covering free workforce welding classes
The workforce welding program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is offering a no cost, comprehensive 15-week welding and cutting technology curriculum. This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in…