We knew this coming into a season filled with so much uncertainty, however teams losing games due to COVID-19 has mostly come down to the luck of the draw. Gulfport has had some of the toughest luck with having to…
Harrison County and Gulfport officials gathered this afternoon to celebrate the groundbreaking of North Park Estates in North Gulfport. The $17 million project that has been in the works for nearly 12 years will feature 80 single family rental homes.…
Across the Coast and beyond, 2020 has presented all-around challenges, sparing no city or government, something two-term Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes knows all too well, but the mayor sees light in the tunnel: harbor lights, camera lights, and much more…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)– Lisa Gordon-Scruggs, 53, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden to 36 months in prison, followed by one year of supervised release, for filing a false tax return. U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst…
(WXXV) — Need a ride to the polls? "Extend a Hand, Help a Friend" is providing free rides to go vote for those in South Mississippi. "Extend a Hand, Help a Friend" is a non-profit organization based in Gulfport. If…
As a result of COVID-19, the Gulfport football team has been sitting on a four overtime loss to Brandon for all of three weeks. But what the Admirals had to look forward to is a date with rival Harrison Central,…
The Gulfport Police Department is currently investigating a shooting in the 2000 block of 47th Avenue. On October 16th, 2020 at 7:12 p.m., the Gulfport Police were notified of a suspect lying in the roadway suffering from multiple gunshots. The…
The Gulfport High football team hasn’t taken the field against another opponent since the month of September due to COVID-19. Meanwhile, Harrison Central has been making a case for the best team on the Coast, coming in with a perfect…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — An automotive technology teacher from South Mississippi has been named a winner of the 2020 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, receiving $50,000 as part of $1 million awarded to 18 trades teachers…
Today, the Mississippi Construction Education Foundation had its official grand opening for their new Gulfport location. October is ‘National Careers in Construction Month’ and what better way for the Gulf Coast to celebrate than to cut the ribbon for the…
It’s that time of year again! The hot rods and old school cars are back in town to celebrate the Gulf Coast’s annual Cruisin’ the Coast. The 24th annual Cruisin’ the Coast is in full swing. The festivities kicked off…
For those of you who prefer a different type of work out, on a bike, there’s some new terrain you may want to try out. Today, City of Gulfport leaders were on hand for a ribbon-cutting, officially celebrating the opening…
Are you feeling stressed and anxious or are just looking for something different to do this weekend? Well, Gulfport’s ‘Release the Rage’ could be the answer to both. The Gulf Coast’s only Rage Room officially reopened under the name ‘Release…
Community members marched and protested this afternoon in Gulfport to demand police accountability in the country. Local citizens are continuing to make their voices heard about topics of national significance. Event Organizer Jonathan Curry said, "Be it my generation or…
The City of Gulfport has decided to cancel its annual ‘Boo Bash’ at the Sportsplex. The popular free event usually attracts hundreds of kids decked out in the best costumes. This year, however, Gulfport will host a special showing of…
Community members are marching in Gulfport to demand police accountability in the country. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – Singing River Health System has completed the acquisition of Garden Park Medical Center in Gulfport from HCA Healthcare. Garden Park will now be known as Singing River Gulfport. This facility will be an integral part of…
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi announced a new collaboration with the City of Gulfport today to combat and deter violent crime. Local and federal law enforcement leaders are teaming up to ‘eject’ violent crime from the…
As if we weren’t already looking forward to the end of 2020, Gulfport’s budget for the coming fiscal year has city employees ready to see the first of November. Every year towards the end of September, the Gulfport City Council…
The high school football season is on thin ice for several teams on the Gulf Coast due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to a release, Gulfport is the latest team affected by COVID-19, citing two players testing positive as well…
Two suspects involved in a drive-by shooting yesterday morning in Gulfport are now in police custody. Gulfport police arrested 17-year-old Kobe Hawthorne on one count of drive-by shooting and five counts of aggravated assault. His bond is set at $600,000.…
Gulfport technically getting two results on the same night, forfeiting the original game against St. Martin due to COVID-19 concerns, but still on the road taking on Brandon. Brandon-20 Gulfport-13 Here are some of the other scores from around the…
The Mississippi Aquarium is offering a specialty tag license plate to help support conservation. The tag not only supports Mississippi Aquarium, but also contributes to conservation efforts in the Gulf of Mexico and beyond. The specialty tag fee is $33,…
The City of Gulfport will be smoke testing the sewer lines in the area of Wildwood subdivision beginning Monday. The smoke testing has been scheduled from September 28 until October 2 from 8 am until 2 pm each day as…