Gulfport High Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 for Gulfport High School. Sherry Dymond is the valedictorian and Weston Signs is the salutatorian. The original…
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Shooting in Gulfport leaves juvenile in critical condition
A juvenile was sent to the hospital early this morning, suffering from a gunshot wound. Gulfport police responded to a shooting near 14th Street and Rhorer Avenue at 5:51 this morning. They found the juvenile male, who was shot and…
Gulfport Police: Boy in critical condition after shooting Wednesday morning
(WXXV) — The Gulfport Police Department says officers responded to a shooting near 14th Street and Rhorer Avenue at around 5:51 a.m. Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers discovered a "juvenile male suffering from a gunshot wound." The victim was transported to…
Gulfport Boys Basketball: Gregg Magee commits to Coahoma Community College
Before you sign, you’ve got to commit and that’s what Gulfport Basketball standout Gregg Magee did late Friday. The outgoing senior is giving his verbal pledge to Coahoma Community College where he’ll bring his versatile skill set to the next…
Gulfport Swimmer Ellie Pfaff signs with Millsaps College
This week, a signing day ceremony for Gulfport High senior swimmer Ellie Pfaff who put pen to paper with Millsaps College for a second time. Pfaff originally signed a National Letter of Intent with the Majors in early April, but…
Gulfport Boys Basketball tabbed by MaxPreps as sixth most dominant team in MS over last decade
The Gulfport Boys Basketball team came up short of the ultimate goal this season, falling to Biloxi in the 6A quarterfinals at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. But this week, it’s the Admirals getting the win, coming in as the state’s…
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes allowing for opening of salons, barbershops, and gyms
In keeping with Gov. Reeves’ Executive Order No. 1480, Mayor Hewes is releasing a new executive order adding provisions allowing for the reopening of salons, barbershops and gyms. “Salons and gyms need the opportunity to show they can be safe,…
Gulfport Harbor Market reopens Wednesday May 13th
Gulfport Harbor Farmers Market, located at the Barksdale Pavilion in Jones Park Gulfport, will reopen on Wednesday May 13th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This market, along with Ocean Springs Fresh Market, will be participating in the “Double Up…
National Day of Prayer being observed despite COVID-19
Today is designated as the National Day of Prayer and at least one group has found a way to observe the day without violating the social distancing regulations in place because of COVID-19. The first Thursday in May has been…
City of Gulfport issues new order for businesses, parks, and restaurants
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes has issued an emergency mayoral proclamation of executive order for the City of Gulfport which goes into effect at 8 a.m. tomorrow morning. Retail business in the city can have 50 percent occupancy all while following…
Man charged with aggravated assault after shooting 2 people in Gulfport on Sunday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — One man is being charged with two counts of aggravated assault after injuring two people in a shooting Sunday. On May 3, 2020, at approximately 6:37 p.m., officers from the Gulfport Police Department responded to a…
Gulfport Mayor increases occupancy for retail businesses to 50%, eases some restrictions on restaurants
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes has issued "Executive Order No. 7," to loosen some restrictions that were put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order, which goes into effect on Thursday at 8 a.m.,…
Police seek help identifying man that allegedly committed 14 auto burglaries over the weekend
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Police need help identifying an individual they say committed 14 auto burglaries over the weekend. Police say the crimes were committed on the morning of May 2, 2020 between the hours of 12 a.m. and 5…
Checkers restaurant in Gulfport giving free meals to first responders
One fast food chain with locations on the Coast is giving back to first responders in a meaningful way. The Checkers location in Gulfport has been offering free small combo meals to first responders and medical professionals locally since mid-April.…
Mayor Billy Hewes ends Gulfport curfew at 5 p.m. Friday
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes has ordered that the temporary mandatory curfew issued due to COVID-19 will end today at 5 p.m. This comes after a ‘safer at home’ order issued last month, directing all Gulfport residents to limit activities that…
Gulfport mayor ends mandatory curfew in city
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes on Friday ended the mandatory curfew that has been in effect since March 31. The curfew ran from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. It expires as of 5 p.m. today. Hewes ordered the curfew originally in…
Gulfport Police: 28th Street back open, Canal Road remains closed due to heavy smoke
A large woods fire between has created hazardous driving conditions for several areas in Harrison County. All parts of 28th Street are back open as of 8:43 a.m. Earlier this morning, Gulfport Police temporarily closed 28th Street from 59th Avenue…
NCBC delays opening, urges west side of base to shelter in place due to smoke from Canal Road fire
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Officials with the Naval Construction Battalion Center said Tuesday the base will not open until 9 a.m. due to thick smoke from a large fire near Canal Road. Gulfport Police have closed 28th Street from 59th…
Suspension of Trusted Traveler Program for Seabee base canceled, 100% ID check implemented instead
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – New U.S. Navy guidance has come out regarding the Trusted Traveler Program for the Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport. Initially, the installation announced it would be suspending the Trusted Traveler Program beginning this Friday, April…
Wildfire between Long Beach and Gulfport contained for now; fire crews remain on scene
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — A large brush fire between Long Beach and Gulfport is now contained, but could flare up again, according to officials. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan tells WXXV the fire is under control and there…
Gulfport Mayor statement on ‘Safer at Home’ orders
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes has released a statement in regards to Governor Tate Reeves' new ‘safer at home’ orders. "The City of Gulfport plans on following the provisions of Gov. Reeves’s new order, with one exception. Instead of the 50…
Apartment fire in Gulfport sends one man to hospital
One man is hospitalized tonight after an apartment fire. It happened at 7:23 this evening at Palm View Apartments on Pass Road. Building two caught fire, displacing several tenants. According to Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt one of the residents…
Gulfport lifts boil water notice
Local officials “Lifted all boil water notices” for the citizens in the area of Parkwood Drive South from Mimosa Drive south to Depew Road, including Mimosa Drive, Pinewood Court, Dellwood Cove, Willow Circle and Cedar Court. Multiple tests performed by…
Gulfport softball honors senior class of 2020
Over at Gulfport, the softball program already honoring their two seniors Tuesday night with a scoreboard tribute. At bat number 10, that’s Kellan Haller and then one hit, or error, number one, that’s Lorna Fornea. The fourth through seventh innings…