Residents ‘uneasy’ as Gulfport Police investigate fatal shooting
One man is dead following a shooting this morning outside of O’Reilly Auto Parts on Dedeaux Road in Gulfport. Gulfport police are investigating the scene. News 25’s Lorraine…
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Suspect in fatal shooting on Dedeaux Road in Gulfport has surrendered himself to authorities
One man is dead following a shooting this morning outside of O’Reilly Auto Parts on Dedeaux Road in Gulfport. Police have now identified the suspect as 27-year-old Demonte Williams. Williams has since surrendered himself to authorities. He is charged with…
Leonard Papania returning to the city as Chief Administrative Officer
The City of Gulfport announces that Leonard Papania is rejoining the City of Gulfport team. After decades of community focused leadership, former City of Gulfport Chief of Police Leonard Papania is returning as the new Chief Administrative Officer, pending City…
Mayor Billy Hewes discusses upcoming plans for City of Gulfport
After being elected to his third term as mayor of Gulfport, claiming nearly 64% of the vote in yesterday’s municipal general election, Mayor Billy Hewes…
Billy Hewes wins Gulfport Mayoral Race
In Gulfport there were four contested races on the ballot, one of which was the mayoral race. Incumbent Mayor Billy Hewes will be serving his third term as mayor…
Gulfport Police searching for "armed and dangerous" 17-year-old suspect in connection to Wednesday night shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect in connection to a shooting that took place late Wednesday night. Gulfport Police say officers responded to a local hospital at approximately 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night after a receiving…
Gulfport teacher among 6 Mississippi educators to earn national recognition
Six Mississippi teachers, including one from Gulfport High School, have been named 2021 state-level finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The PAEMST Program is the nation’s highest honor for teachers of mathematics and science…
Gulfport names Husley principal at high school
The Gulfport School District would like to introduce Wendi Husley as the new principal at Gulfport High School. Husley is a lifelong resident of the Coast and has served the Gulfport School District for 22 years. She spent her first…
Police have located "armed and dangerous" person in connection to Gulfport shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport Police have located the person believed to be responsible for a shooting last week. On Thursday, May 13, 2021, officers with the Gulfport Police Department responded to an area hospital after receiving a call about…
Suspect charged in Sunday morning shooting in Gulfport
An argument that escalated into a shooting resulted in one person being sent to the hospital and the other to jail. About 4:13 a.m. Sunday morning, Gulfport Police responded to a local hospital in reference to a complaint of a…
Gulfport native joins NAACP Foundation Board
Gulfport native Yolanda Egland Wilson, now of Gwinnett County, Georgia, recently was elected to a three-year term on the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s Foundation Board of Trustees. The Foundation supports the mission of the NAACP by…
Lightning strike causes house fire on Anniston Avenue in Gulfport
A lightning strike caused a house fire on Anniston Avenue in Gulfport early this morning. No injuries have been reported and the fire was contained within minutes of the fire department arriving on scene. A neighbor was…
Community cleanup in District 4 in Gulfport
In an effort to beautify Gulfport, community leaders came together with volunteers to help clean up District 4. The goal of the community cleanup was to help unify the neighborhood and encourage a sense of pride when living in…
High School Softball: Gulfport at Brandon
Up in the Metro, Gulfport with two chances to win one game, taking on Brandon after winning game one yesterday. Lady Admirals lose game two 8-7. Lady Admirals lose game three 17-4.
Gulfport police investigation drive-by shooting
Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that took place this evening in the Orange Grove community. Gulfport police responded to Klein Road and New Haven Court. Neighbors in the area say they heard nine shots fired just before 5:30…
Primary Runoff elections for Ward 4 and Ward 7 in Gulfport
In Gulfport, runoffs are being held in two Republican races for city council seats in wards 4 and 7. The winners of each race have no challengers in the general elections. Incumbent Ward 4 Councilman Rusty Walker is facing…
Cinema by the Shore this Friday in Jones Park
Looking for something for the whole family to enjoy this weekend? Well, you’ve got a friend in the City of Gulfport Friday evening. Cinema by the Shore is an opportunity to have a community movie showing at Jones Park.…
New mural in Downtown Gulfport on the side of Chandeleur Island Brewing Co.
There’s a new mural in Downtown Gulfport. It’s painted by local artist Tricia McAlvain and located on the side of Chandeleur Island Brewing Company. The mural’s design features the history of the Chandeleur Lighthouse that was destroyed by Katrina…
High School Softball: Gulfport vs. Brandon
Earlier this season, the Brandon softball team took Gulfport deep in a 7-5 walk off victory at Ocean Springs, but that was over a month ago and who knows, maybe the Lady Admirals are better for it. Gulfport hosting…
Stop the Violence event preview
With the recent stretch of violence in Gulfport, the Gulfport chapter of the NAACP is taking action by engaging in community outreach. Tomorrow night at 6:30, there will be a ‘Stop the Violence: Save our Youth” forum at the…
Coming together to stop the violence in Gulfport
After recent fatal shooting in Gulfport, members of the community are working together to find solutions for youth gun violence. Saturday’s drive-by shooting left three people hospitalized and days before a separate shooting left two young men, Juan Harvey…
High School Softball: Gulfport vs. George County
After beating George County 11-6 in Lucedale on Thursday night, the Gulfport softball team had two chances to win one game back at home on Friday night. Lady Admirals hosting game two, and game three if necessary, in the…
Two dead in shooting near Loposser Avenue and Layton Drive
Two men are dead following a shooting in Gulfport earlier this evening. According to Sgt. Jason Ducre, the shooting happened just before 5:30 p.m. near Loposser Avenue and Layton Drive. A vehicle on the block was covered in red tarp.…
Renovated park coming to Soria City neighborhood in Gulfport
The City of Gulfport is preparing for the summer. On Bullis Avenue and 20th Street a renovated splash pad and enclosed basketball court are coming to the Soria City neighborhood. The park is expected to be finished…