Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes not seeking fourth term as mayor
Gulfport city officials have confirmed to News 25 that Mayor Billy Hewes will not be seeking re-election for a fourth mayoral term. Mayor Hewes was first…
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Road closure in surrounding areas of Dee Avenue in Gulfport
Gulfport, MS) – Due to the installation of a new water tap, the City of Gulfport has scheduled a ‘Road Closure’ for the citizens and businesses in the surrounding areas of Dee Avenue between Boles Boulevard and Three Rivers Road.…
Gulfport man charged in Biloxi rape case
A Gulfport man has been charged in connection with a rape that was reported in October. Biloxi Police on Friday arrested 31-year-old Austin Goff on a charge of rape. He was taken to the Harrison County jail and bond was…
CTA needs help identifying vandals breaking glass on new tramway
The $18 million Coast Transit Authority tramway has only been open since January -- but vandals already have been at work. Gulfport Police are investigating three vandalism incidents that have left…
Suspect in officer-involved shooting in Gulfport dies
The suspect shot in Gulfport during a narcotics stop has died, Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer confirmed. Switzer said 22-year-old George Jones III was taken to the Singing River…
Biloxi man charged with capital rape of minor
A Biloxi man has been charged with capital rape in Gulfport. Gulfport Police say 25-year-old Decruis Furre Tatum was arrested Monday on the charge after an investigation into a report came in regarding the sexual assault of a minor. He…
One critically injured in Gulfport apartment fire
One resident at a Gulfport apartment complex was critically injured in a morning fire. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley said a call came in about 10:24 a.m. that a unit at Sugar Mill Apartments on Mill Road was on fire.…
Arrest made in Friday afternoon shooting in Gulfport
Gulfport Police have made an arrest in connection with a shooting death last week. Police said 32-year-old Chaz Joshua-Dixon Farrell was arrested Saturday and charged with murder. He was taken to the Harrison County jail. Bond is set at $1…
City of Gulfport scheduling smoke test for areas surrounding 34th Avenue
(Gulfport, MS) - The City of Gulfport is scheduled to conduct a ‘Smoke Test’ on the sewer lines in the surrounding areas from 34th Avenue spanning west to Wisteria Street, and from Sabine Street spanning north to Amazon Street. The ‘Smoke…
Gulfport Police working shooting on 33rd Avenue
The Gulfport Police Department is currently working a shooting in the 2800 block of 33rd Avenue. Details are limited right now. Anyone with any information regarding this incident should contact the Gulfport Police Department at 228-868-5959 or Mississippi Coast Crime…
Emergency Closure by CSX for Track Repair in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. — CSX Transportation will conduct an emergency closure on 25th Avenue for critical track maintenance in Gulfport tomorrow, Friday, May 17. The repair work will begin at 8 a.m. and is expected to be completed by 4 p.m.…
Victims identified in fatal overnight shooting in Gulfport
Two people have died after an overnight shooting in Gulfport, Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer confirms. The Gulfport Police Department are currently investigating the shooting in the 800 block of 27th Street, just a few blocks south of Pass Road.…
WXXV Student Athlete Showcase celebrates local playmakers
Student-athletes across South Mississippi gathered at the Great Southern Club in Gulfport Wednesday night for the second annual WXXV Student Athlete Showcase. These athletes were featured in Ansley Brent's 'Student Athlete of the…
Victim identified in Gulfport officer-involved shooting
JACKSON, Miss. – Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer confirmed that one person is dead after an officer involved shooting in Gulfport on Saturday. According to Switzer, the victim has been identified as 27-year-old Kendrall Tate of Gulfport. The Mississippi Bureau…
Gulfport Fire Department investigating possible arson at apartment fire
An early morning fire in the office of a Gulfport apartment complex is being investigated as arson. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley said dispatch received multiple calls…
City of Gulfport schedules road closure for surrounding areas of 2nd Street
(Gulfport, MS) – The City of Gulfport has scheduled a ‘Road Closure’ for the citizens in the surrounding areas of 2nd Street. The east and westbound lanes of 2nd Street between Thornton Avenue and Pratt Avenue will be closed to through traffic…
Entrepreneurial pitch competition discussed at networking event hosted by Gulf Blue Networking
The event was hosted by Gulf Blue Networking and was intended to provide a supportive ecosystem of resources, in addition to funding opportunities, to help local entrepreneurs and investors move Mississippi forward.…
Fire officials battle major fire at pallet company in Harrison County
Harrison County fire crews spent much of the day battling a fire at a pallet business off Highway 49 in Harrison County. The fire was…
Cinema by the Shore happening later tonight
Cinema by the Shore will kick off today! The event will be held at Jones Park in Gulfport and offer a free showing of the movie "Migration." Those attending…
Gulfport native helps support Super Hornet jet
A coast native helps support Super Hornet jets! Petty Officer 2nd Class Darius Jackson is a Gulfport native, graduating from Gulfport High School in 2010. He joined the U.S. Navy 11 years ago, serving now as an aircrew survival equipmentman.…
Gulf Coast visitors celebrate last day of Spring Break Event
“The Spring Break weekend here along Beach Blvd. We’re at Beach Blvd in Brierfield here in Biloxi. You can see the folks are enjoying their final day of celebration. Some folks…
City of Gulfport conducting smoke test on sewer lines
(Gulfport, MS) - The City of Gulfport is scheduled to conduct a “Smoke Test” on the sewer lines in the surrounding area of McGuire Circle, located off Searle Avenue in Bayou View. The “Smoke Test” is scheduled to begin Monday, April…
Spring Break Weekend under way along Biloxi beaches
Visitors are in Biloxi for Spring Break Weekend. WXXV was out on the beach Friday afternoon to find crowds of people out having fun. Traffic was…
Wreck on Highway 49 blocks northbound lane
The Gulfport Police Department is currently working a wreck on Highway 49 and 30th Street. The northbound lanes of Highway 49 are blocked from 32nd Street to 29th Street. Drivers are asked to find an alternate route. Gulfport Police Department…