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…
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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…
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Train crashes into 18-wheeler on 33rd Avenue
A train crash on 33rd Avenue in Gulfport caused traffic delays earlier today. An 18-wheeler got stuck as it drove over the railroad crossing. Exclusive to WXXV News 25, Ring…
Miss Black Mississippi, Alexis Williams, stopped by studio to discuss her reign and upcoming pageant
Miss Black Mississippi, Alexis Williams, stopped by the WXXV News 25 studio to tell us more about her reign, community outreach programs, and platform. Williams is a Gulfport native, who will…
Area children enjoy active lifestyle at FANS Camp
It's become rare sight to see kids running and playing outside. When school is out, it seems like the first thing a kid wants to do is sit in front of a screen.…
Black entrepreneurs gather for Bridging the Gap Community Meeting
Black entrepreneurs and business owners in Gulfport had a unique opportunity to learn more about finding continued success at the Bridging the Gap community meeting on Tuesday evening. The event…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Good Deeds Community Center for the North Gulfport Civic Club Community Breakfast
The North Gulfport Civic Club hosted its 23rd Annual Community Breakfast Thursday morning. This is a local event organized to bring community members together. The event included breakfast, socializing, and…
Gulfport Police investigating shooting at apartment complex
Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting in the 11000 block of Highland Avenue that left two people injured. Police responded to the River Chase Apartments just after 6 p.m. Both people were taken to a hospital for treatment. Anyone with…
Road closure in areas of 34th Street in Gulfport
(Gulfport, MS) – Advanced Contracting Services has issued a ‘Road Closure’ for the citizens and businesses in the surrounding areas of 34th Street between Jody Nelson Drive and A Avenue, for the installation of drainage improvements. Pass Road, C Avenue, A…
Four Coast women in the running for Miss Hospitality 2024
Four Coastal women are in the running to become Miss Hospitality 2024! The young ladies are trying to become the Goodwill Ambassador for the Magnolia state. The first…
Woman found in ditch in Gulfport
The Harrison County Coroner's office is trying to identify a woman found dead in a ditch in Gulfport overnight. Deputy Coroner Whitney Valles said she was called about 1:30 a.m. after a neighbor in the 1500 block of Madison Street…
Gulfport woman wins Mississippi Lottery's pontoon boat giveaway
A coastal woman won big in a recent Mississippi Lottery drawing. Erika Dawson of Gulfport won a pontoon boat from a boat service in Columbus. The drawing happened back on…
Gulfport receives grants from US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Big changes could be coming to the City of Gulfport in the future. The United States Department of Housing and Development has announced that Gulfport will receive a 2024 CDBG Entitlement allocation…
2024 CDBG and Home Action Plan Meeting in Gulfport
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced Gulfport will receive CDBG Entitlement Allocation of about $760,000 and Home Investment Entitlement Allocation of a little over…