Gulfport

Turkey Creek named one of nation's most endangered rivers

A clean water advocacy group has named Turkey Creek one of the nation's 10 Most Endangered Rivers, a report released today says. American Rivers, established in 1973, works to protect wild rivers, restore damaged rivers, and conserves clean water for…

LOCAL GUN SALES IMPACT ON BIDEN GUN CONTROL

After President Biden's press conference this morning on gun control, dad's super pawn in Gulfport had an increase in customers buying guns and gun accessories. Customers purchased everything from revolvers to semi-automatic rifles, ammunition, scopes and other gun accessories. Lines…

Gulfport CAO Kelly to retire June 30

Dr. John R. Kelly, City of Gulfport Chief Administrative Officer, will retire after 15 years with the city, effective June 30. Kelly has served Gulfport, and more broadly the Coast, as a community leader committed to improving the quality of…

Palace Grill in Gulfport gets new owners

In February after 60 years of serving Southern dishes to Coast residents and visitors, the Palace Grill in Gulfport closed its door, but those doors won’t be closed for much longer. Last week, Bearded Owl Barber Owner…

Town Hall for municipal candidates in Gulfport

Tonight, candidates for local offices in Mississippi’s second largest city gathered to meet voters and outline their plans for the next four years if elected. The Municipal Town Hall for Gulfport mayoral and city council candidates was…

Gulfport Municipal Town Hall: Meet the Candidates

Tomorrow the citizens in Gulfport and the candidates running for office will host a town hall meeting to discuss primary elections at the Isaiah Fredrick Community Center. The town hall will help citizens get well acquainted with…

Vehicle located underwater at Urie Pier in Gulfport

Gulfport Fire Department responded to someone driving over the Urie Pier and into the Mississippi Sound. Gulfport Fire Department got the initial call around 9:15 a.m. Once they arrived on scene, they checked the vehicle for any passengers. First responders…

Shooting leaves two dead on 19th Street in Gulfport

On March 3, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 3700 block of 19th Street, in reference to a shooting. Officers attempted to make contact with the occupants which yielded negative results.…

Ship Island reopens following Hurricane Zeta cleanup

Gulf Islands National Seashore has completed storm damage assessments and all facilities (dock, pier, boardwalk, restrooms, pavilions, snack bar, and Fort Massachusetts) on Ship Island remain closed due to extensive damage. The island reopened at 8 a.m. Monday, March 1,…

High School Boys Basketball: Biloxi vs. Gulfport

When the boys basketball teams from Gulfport and Biloxi get together during the regular season, it usually feels like a playoff game. Except this time, it actually is a playoff game in the form of a second round 6A clash.…

Shooting in Gulfport sends three to the hospital

Gulfport police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday night at the Magnolia State Apartments located on West Birch Drive. Police say multiple victims were struck by gunfire. Two of the victims were adult females and their conditions were non-life…

USM names new vice president of operations on the Coast

The University of Southern Mississippi has Dr. Shannon Campbell as the Senior Associate Vice President for Coastal Operations and will lead strategic planning and economic development to position USM’s coastal teaching and research sites in Long Beach, Gulfport, Ocean Springs…

Gulfport PD searching for burglary suspect

The Gulfport Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a burglary suspect. Police say the individual is suspected of several vehicle burglaries near Fleetwood Drive. Those burglaries happened yesterday between 5:28 a.m. and 6:16 a.m.…