Gulfport

GULFPORT POLICE NEED HELP IDENTIFYING BODY

Gulfport police need help identifying the male body that was discovered in Bayou Bernard Monday evening. The body is described as a white male, mid 40's to 50's, about 5'9" to 5’10", 200 pounds, dark hair, beard, and a gold…

HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND PRESS CONFERENCE

The Harrison County school district plans to announce details on the $55 million bond issue that includes two new schools and more. News 25's Jaylon Morris is live at the Harrison County school district center for excellence in Gulfport with…

Gulfport PD on scene of found body

Units are on scene of a found body in the area of Three Rivers Road and County Barn Road. Gulfport Police Department, GPF, DMR, and Coroner's Office are investigating. News 25 will have more on this story tonight on FOX…

High School Football: St. Martin vs. Gulfport

The last time St. Martin beat Gulfport in football was 2003. St. Martin came into 2018 returning all 11 starters on offense and all 11 starters on defense. The Admirals are reigning district champs. Gulfport wins 35-34.

Gulfport rolls out new app

Today, the City of Gulfport announced the completion of a six month long project to develop a new smart phone app. The new app will be called ‘Gulfport Connect’ and it will allow residents to easily report issues pertaining to…

High School Football: Picayune vs. Gulfport

On a week where a lot of high school football teams from the Gulf Coast had a bye, there was a little more drive-time on this week four edition of Friday Night Lights. But that doesn’t mean there wasn’t a…

City of Gulfport curfew

Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes declares that a curfew exists within the municipal boundaries of the City of Gulfport starting at 7 p.m. on September 4th, 2018 and continuing until such time as the same is rescinded in writing. Any person…

High School Football: Gulfport vs. Petal

By the time district play rolled around last season, Gulfport was home to the best defense on the entire Gulf Coast. Prior to that, the Admirals actually gave up at least 28 points in three consecutive losses, the first of…

‘Go Cup’ zone could expand on Highway 90 in Gulfport

The City of Gulfport has plans to expand the designated ‘leisure district’ eastward along Highway 90. The agenda for tomorrow’s city council meeting will consider amending the current ordinance to include the area along Highway 90 from Courthouse to Cowan…

High School Football: George County vs. Gulfport

When Gulfport and Biloxi decided to part ways with the Shrimp Bowl, the Gulf Coast inherited another premier event for the opening weekend of high school football with the Port City Bowl. Alongside Harrison Central, the Admirals are now in…

High School Football Jamboree: Gulfport vs. St. Stanislaus

One of the major themes throughout the high school football offseason was head coaching changes. Tonight’s pre-season jamboree slate gave us our first glimpse of some new-look programs under fresh leadership starting with Gulfport and visiting St. Stanislaus. No longer…

GULFPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT UPDATE

Last year was a big year for the Gulfport school district. They officially opened the renovated high school which allowed them to add dozens of new courses for students. This year is no different... Gulfport High School will get underway…

GULFPORT 6TH AND 9TH GRADERS WELCOMED BACK TO SCHOOL A DAY EARLY

Starting a new school year can be scary and overwhelming. Especially for those students making the jump to middle school and high school.. Which is why the Gulfport school district decided to welcome back upcoming ninth graders and sixth graders…

PLANE DONATED TO MISSISSIPPI HERITAGE AVIATION MUSEUM

The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum received a new piece of history last night that will be put on display in Gulfport. President of the board, Francisco Gonzales is donating a 1963 Cessna Skymaster 336 airplane, that will eventually be painted…

SENATOR ROGER WICKER SPEAKS AT SOUTHERN CLUB

The November 6th midterm election is now less than three months away, and Senator Roger Wicker has been on the coast campaigning for re-election. The Republican Senator has spent the past couple of days travelling around the coast visiting with…

WOMAN ARRESTED IN OVERNIGHT SHOOTING IN GULFPORT

Gulfport police arrested a woman on the charge of first degree murder in connection with the shooting death that happened in the 13-thousand block of River Road. When officers responded to reports of shots fired around 8:45 last night, they…

Back to School Bash

From dunk tanks to laser tag, the summer is not over just yet. A back to school bash is going on in Gulfport to celebrate the start of the new school year. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the event…

Gulfport’s new Kindness Rock garden at Bayou View Park

Kindness rocks: that’s why an all new rock garden has been put into place at Bayou View Park in Gulfport. The garden consists of brightly colored rocks, covered with messages of comfort and encouragement. Visitors in need can take a…

Petie’s Eats Downtown Café opens in Gulfport

Today, the City of Gulfport welcomed Petie’s Eats Downtown Café with open arms and big appetites with its grand opening. Homegrown franchise Petie’s Eats Downtown Café opened its third restaurant on the Coast, satisfying customers with their delicious cuisine. “I…

Port of Gulfport update

Dozens of people gathered together this morning at Island View Casino to hear the CEO and Executive Director of the Port of Gulfport Jonathan Daniels give an update on everything going on at the port. The port has been undergoing…

Cinema by the Shore Friday in Jones Park

You and your family may want to surf on over to Jones Park this Friday for the second to last Cinema by the Shore. The City of Gulfport will host another free movie night under the stars starting at 6:30…

College Park neighborhood discusses crime

Crime prevention starts with awareness and that’s exactly what was on tonight’s agenda for College Park residents. Tonight Gulfport’s Ward Two Councilman Ron Roland hosted a community meeting alongside Gulfport police, allowing locals to speak out about their concerns. Petty…