Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
A turkey giveaway is happening right now in Gulfport. It just started at 5pm-- first come first serve until all the turkeys are gone. News 25's Sabria Reid has more.
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Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival Back This Week
The wait is almost over. There's just four more days until Jones Park in Gulfport is transformed into a winter wonderland every night until the New Year for…
Gulfport P.D. offers tips on staying safe during the holidays
Holiday cheer is once again in the air. That means its the season of Christmas trees, family gatherings, holiday shopping and an increase in criminal activity. "Honestly, it's a lot more the crime of opportunity. We need to make sure…
Missing teen last seen in Gulfport
The Gulfport Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing teenager. 16-year-old Marian Nyeshia-Oshae Powell, of Gulfport, was last seen near Highland Avenue on November 17th wearing a black and yellow jacket. Powell has black hair…
Gulfport Girls Soccer sends four to the next level
In order to win back-to-back high school state championships, like the Gulfport girls soccer team, you need some under classmen to step up to make big time…
Man arrested, charged with first degree murder in connection to Gulfport stabbing
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Police have arrested 50-year-old Phillip Latrell Collins and charged him with one count of first-degree murder. The arrest stems from an investigation that began on Sunday, November 7, 2021. At approximately 4:24 p.m. Sunday, officers responded…
Pedestrian injured after being hit by car on Highway 90
A pedestrian was hit by a car this morning in Gulfport. The accident occurred near Highway 90 and Highway 49 around 6:45 a.m. According to Gulfport…
Welfare check leads to homicide investigation in Gulfport
Police in Gulfport are investigating an apparent weekend homicide. They’re waiting for autopsy results right now. Gulfport police say they were called to the area of 25th Street…
Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport celebrating National Aviation History Month
November is National Aviation History Month and the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport is celebrating by hosting a gala called "Come Fly With Me."…
Pedestrian killed in accident involving train near Collins Boulevard in Gulfport
Gulfport police are investigating a fatal train accident involving a male pedestrian on Highway 605 that occurred early this morning. The preliminary investigation suggested that…
News 25 Game of the Week Preview: Gulfport vs. Harrison Central
High school football rivalries are always good, but this week’s game between Gulfport and Harrison Central is even better. News 25’s Jeff Haeger has more.
Gulfport man sentenced to life, convicted of murder in second case
A Gulfport man will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the shooting death of Charles Johnson. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said Friday that Adisa Jemel Braziel, 35, pleaded guilty to…
Gulfport debris removal will start Monday
This coming Monday, the City of Gulfport will start their city-wide debris removal. The trucks will go street by street, picking up vegetative debris, construction debris, household appliances, and electronics.…
Natchez MMA fighter dies weeks after knock out during Biloxi event
A 38-year-old mixed martial arts fighter has died more than a month after he was knocked out in the ring during a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event in Biloxi. Justin Ray Thornton died Monday, the Natchez Democrat reported. He was a Natchez…
Gulfport water bills to increase beginning Oct. 1
Gulfport residents using city water, sewer and garbage collection will see an increase in their bills beginning Oct. 1, the city announced Monday. Water and sewer are billed by household use, while garbage collection is a flat fee. Beginning Oct.…
Port of Gulfport welcomes Dole's newest container vessels
The Port of Gulfport is pleased to welcome Dole’s newest container vessels, the “MV Dole Maya” and the “MV Dole Aztec” to Gulfport. The two vessels were named to recognize the indigenous people of the region that these vessels will…
Multi-vehicle accident shuts down Pass Road between Oakleigh Avenue and Lindh Road
8:09 AM TRAFFIC UPDATE: The Gulfport Police Department is currently investigating a multi-vehicle accident on Pass Road near Oakleigh Avenue. Eastbound and westbound lanes from Oakleigh Avenue and Lindh Road will be shut down. Gulfport Police say motorists should expect…
Body found on beach in Gulfport
Authorities are investigating a body that was found face down on the beach in Gulfport between Courthouse and Tegarden Road. Gulfport police confirmed that the body was discovered at 8:29…
News 25 Game of the Week: Gulfport vs. Picayune
Doesn’t get any better than Gulfport and Picayune in the early season and these two teams are pretty familiar with one another. Now seven years in a…
High School Volleyball: Gulfport vs. Harrison Central
Gulfport volleyball hosting Harrison Central. Lady Admirals roll past rival Harrison Central in straight sets 25-16, 25-12, 25-14 for the 3-0 sweep. Gulfport is back in action next Tuesday…
Gulfport Police searching for 16-year-old suspect in drive-by shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport Police are looking for a teenager believed to be the shooter in a drive-by shooting nearly two weeks ago. On Thursday, August 26, 2021, just after 12:00 noon, the Gulfport Police Department responded to the…
Arrest warrants issued for man who caused disturbance during live weather report
On August 30, 2021, at approximately 12:38 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to a complaint that an MSNBC reporter was assaulted by a suspect who was traveling in a white Ford F150 truck on Highway 90 during the city-wide…
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes on Hurricane Ida response
The impacts of Hurricane Ida in the City of Gulfport were made known over the past day. News 25 spoke with Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes. He said, “Mississippians…
Possible tornado damage in Gulfport
A possible tornado touched down in Gulfport Sunday as one of Hurricane Ida’s powerful rain bands moved onshore. You can see the devastation left behind in the city. Local emergency managers…