Gulfport

One woman dead after overnight shooting in Gulfport

One woman is dead after an overnight shooting in Gulfport. Gulfport police say officers arrived on scene at the O’Neal Road Apartment Complex at around 1 a.m. Once they arrived, they found 44-year-old Sharon Grantham dead from an apparent gunshot…

Victim identified in fatal crash on HWY 49

The Harrison County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identity of the man who was killed in a two-car crash last night in Gulfport. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer tells News 25 that 69-year-old Gulfport resident Chester Enriquez was pronounced dead…

Gulfport police officers injured while working crash

Two Gulfport police officers are in stable condition. According to Gulfport Police, at 8 this morning, two officers were working a single vehicle crash on I-10 westbound near mile marker 35. At about 8:40, a white Honda Pilot was traveling…

City of Gulfport splash pads staying open longer

If you have been outside lately, you know it is hot. The City of Gulfport has noticed, too. That’s why they decided to extend the city’s splash pad closing until the Monday after Cruisin’ The Coast. They normally close down…

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Grand Opening

A new store opened up in Gulfport today with a pretty special guest. Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Paul Molitor signed autographs for guests at the grand opening of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Gulfport. The nationwide chain has more…

19-year-old Gulfport man convicted of second-degree murder

District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that Kobe Augustine, 19, from Gulfport, was convicted by a Harrison County jury this afternoon of second-degree murder for the killing of 16-year-old Nigel Poole, also of Gulfport. Augustine was 15 years old at…

Gulfport schools begin the new school year

It’s that time of the year again for students in the Gulfport School District. School is back. All 11 schools in the district returned today, officially putting an end to summer break. Over 1,500 students returned to Gulfport High School…

Centennial Plaza grand opening in Gulfport

It’s official! The Centennial Plaza is opening its doors for business. Tonight, the celebration was as grand as the transformation to the property. After sitting vacant for many years, the old VA hospital is now transformed into the brand new…

The Wellness Boutique officially opens in Gulfport

A brand new Gulfport business opened its doors for the first time today. The Wellness Boutique officially welcomed in customers this morning for their grand opening. The locally owned store sells CBD oils, gummies, and many other hemp-based products. CBD…

Ribbon cutting for Driftwood Nursing Center

One local hospital is celebrating the new addition of a medical facility to its network. Driftwood Nursing Center is now Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center after Gulfport’s Memorial Hospital assumed management of the facility from Strategic Healthcare. Hospital leaders and local…

Gulfport Man Gets 30 Years for Death of a Homeless Man

A 33-year-old Gulfport man will serve 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of a homeless man. James Christopher Woodard entered his plea to a charge of second degree murder in the 2017 death of another homeless…

Power out after lightning strikes a powerline on Lindh Road

There were some tense moments for some Gulfport residents after lightning strikes in the area. Severe weather caused trees to topple over, bringing down high-power voltage lines. Grass in the area caught fire, endangering a nearby home. The Gulfport Police…

Mobile Red Cross blood drive in Gulfport

Some people rolled up their sleeves today in Gulfport to help the Red Cross save lives across the nation. The Red Cross set up a mobile blood drive center next to Chick-Fil-A on Highway 49 for five hours, allowing residents…

18-Wheeler overturned in Gulfport

The Gulfport Fire Department responded to a single vehicle accident today on South Swan Road. Shortly after 2 p.m., authorities responded to the scene to find an 18-wheeler flipped over into a ditch. According to Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt,…

Ashton LeBlanc leaves legacy at Gulfport

Fresh off back to back class 6A state championships, team success is translating into personal recognition for Gulfport soccer standout Ashton LeBlanc who is now the recipient of back to back Gatorade Player of the Year awards. Last week, the…

New Rouses Market open for business in Gulfport

The new Rouses Market located on East Pass Road in Gulfport is open for business. The new store has some new features including a fresh seafood department, a hot bar with cooked meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well…

The search for Jojo the kangaroo continues

Jojo’s owner is devastated that his beloved kangaroo is still missing. Today, News 25's Kristen Anzuini sat down with him and talked about what he has been going through over the past several hours. “It is hard to sleep at…