Gulfport

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…

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…