Gulfport

Harrison County prepares for hurricane season

With hurricane season officially underway, Harrison County has begun preparing for the worst. Today, the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency spoke with community partners and volunteers who will be assisting the agency if a hurricane hits. News 25's Andrew Scherer…

Local fishermen address Spillway concerns

Local fishermen have stepped up in an effort to help save our area's marine life in the wake of more than 260 dead dolphins and sea turtles that have washed ashore this year. Marine life has not been impacted this…

One man injured in accidental shooting in Gulfport

One man is hospitalized after an afternoon shooting in Gulfport. Police responded to a call of shots fired off 28th Street at the Regency Way Apartment Complex around 1:30 this afternoon. The male victim suffered a gunshot wound to his…

BREAKING: Shooting in Gulfport

Gulfport Police are currently on scene investigating a shooting in the 1400 block of 28th Street. One victim has been transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. News 25 has a reporter headed to the scene and will update…

One dead in single vehicle crash in Gulfport

A 37-year-old man is dead following a single vehicle crash at 2:30 this morning in Gulfport. According to Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer, William Sample was not wearing a seat belt when he crashed his 2000 Chrysler Sedan.  Sample…

Summer Reading Programs in Gulfport

A quarter of third graders in Mississippi failed their reading tests. Over the summer, it’s time to hit the books with a purpose! Nonprofit organizations are teaming up with the Gulfport Public Library to encourage students with incentives to read…

Shots fired in Gulfport at Oxford Point Apartments

Police are investigating a report of shots fired at the Oxford Point Apartment Complex. We're told two juveniles were transported to a local hospital in connection with the shooting. News 25's Gabby Easterwood joins us live from the scene with more.

Shots fired in Gulfport, two transported to hospital

Gulfport Police are investigating a report of shots fired at the Oxford Point Apartment Complex on East Taylor Road. We're told two juveniles were transported to a local hospital in connection with the shooting. According to Gulfport Police Chief Leonard…

Assault at Feed my Sheep in Gulfport

Gulfport police are investigating an assault that took place earlier this afternoon. According to Lt. Bromen with Gulfport PD, the assault happened at Feed my Sheep in Gulfport off of 19th Street. The victim was transported to an area hospital…

Fatal shooting leaves one dead in Gulfport

A Gulfport community is reeling after a shooting leaves one man dead. Just before 3 p.m. Gulfport police responded to a call of shots fired in the 600 block of 25th Street. Officers arrived to find a black male suffering…

One dead in 25th Street shooting

Police say a man is dead following a shooting in the 600 block of 25th Street just before 3 this afternoon. News 25's Victoria Bailey is at the scene with more.

Downtown development in Gulfport

From streetscaping to adding more and more activities for families to enjoy, Downtown Gulfport is in the process of getting a face-lift. Now we catch up with News 25’s Victoria Bailey who is downtown with a closer look on the…

Police searching for suspect in shooting of Biloxi officer

Gulfport Police are leading an investigation into the shooting death of a Biloxi Police officer on Sunday night. About 10:15 p.m., the suspect approached an officer in the parking lot of the Biloxi Public Safety Center, where the Biloxi Police…

National Day of Prayer celebration

Religious and city leaders converged at Jones Park earlier today to celebrate ‘National Day of Prayer.’ Residents filled the Harbor Market Pavilion to gather together in prayer and worship. Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes gave the proclamation at the event, calling…

The Musical Sounds of Fishbone Alley

The sweet sound of music was flowing from Fishbone Alley tonight. It was the first of several performances in the summer Fishbone Alley Music series. Every Wednesday and Friday night from 5 to 7 p.m. performers will hangout and entertain…

Second arrest made in armed robbery in Gulfport

Gulfport police arrested a second suspect involved in the armed robbery that took place April 25th in the 400 block of Glenn Valley Way. Twenty-year-old Devin Frazier is charged with two counts of armed robbery. Police say Edward Barnes IV…

High School Baseball: Gulfport vs. Pearl

For a Gulfport baseball team that’s had the luxury of having a first-round bye in each of its last two playoff runs, the Admirals are getting an early test in the first round this year as a three seed. Gulfport…

Road closure expected in Gulfport

Heads up, Gulfport drivers! A road closure you should be aware of. Just off Pass Road, two miles east of Highway 49, the east and west bound lanes on 27th Street between 25th and 24th Avenue will be closed to…

High School Softball: Harrison Central vs. Gulfport

Harrison Central softball hosting Gulfport in a battle of first and second place. Red Rebelettes lose their first district game since 2011 as Gulfport gets it done with two runs in the top of the seventh to win it 5-4.…

Black Beach Weekend traffic plans for Gulfport

As Black Beach Weekend approaches, Gulfport Police Department released their plans if traffic becomes immobile. Traffic southbound on Cowan Road from Interstate 10 or entering Cowan Road from the west will be sent south to Pass Road. Traffic entering Cowan…

High School Baseball: Harrison Central vs. Gulfport

The six teams that make the playoffs in region 8 class 6A are all but decided, but the overall standings and seeding are not. Coming into tonight, the third through sixth place teams were all separated by just one game.…