Gulfport

Police investigate overnight shooting in Gulfport

Gulfport police are investigating an overnight shooting. Around 4 a.m., officers responded to Memorial Hospital in reference to a 25-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to his abdomen. Police say the victim was walking in the 1700 block of…

Bad batch of oxycodone sold on streets in Gulfport

Today Gulfport police held a press conference to raise awareness about a batch of blue pills circulating South Mississippi that could be fatal. Over the course of the past few weeks, Gulfport narcotic detectives have seized multiple blue pills marked…

Gulfport armed robbery arrest

A Greenwood man is behind bars for armed robbery in Gulfport. According to police, 18-year-old Kelton Osborne was involved in the armed robbery on May 2nd at the Subway located on Highway 49 near Dedeaux Road. Witnesses say that an…

High School Baseball: Gulfport vs. Oak Grove

In its bid to return to the 6A South State title series for the second straight season, the Gulfport baseball team has to knock off the same team that it beat in South State last year, paging the Oak Grove…

Body discovered in Gulfport identified

The body found yesterday in Gulfport has been identified as 29-year-old Gulfport native Kevin Schroeder. Schoeder’s body was discovered on 34th Street near A Avenue yesterday morning. The investigation is still ongoing pending an autopsy.

Body found in Gulfport

This morning, Gulfport police were on scene after a dead body was found in the 500 block of 34th Street. According to officials, the body was found in a ditch near A Avenue. An investigation is underway and details are…

High School Softball: Gulfport vs. Brandon

Last year, the Gulfport softball team made it to this point of the class 6A playoffs, only to lose to Brandon in two games. This year, it’s déjà vu for the Lady Admirals who draw a second round matchup with…

Shots fired, female driver injured in Gulfport

Around 3 p.m. this afternoon, Gulfport police responded to a shooting in a neighborhood near 28th Street. The shooting occurred in the area of 50th Avenue and Pacific Street while the victim, an 18-year-old female, was driving in the neighborhood. It…

50th Avenue shooting investigation

A woman has been transported to the hospital after being shot inside her vehicle. Gulfport police are investigating the incident as they search for the suspect. News 25’s Tanner Stewart joins us with details.

Child drowned in apartment pool

The child that was found dead in a pool at the Quarters Apartments located in Gulfport has been identified as 13-year-old Ashton Cole. According to Gulfport police, Cole was reported missing from home while officers were looking for family. Officers…

Cinema by the Shore

Every third Friday from April to August, the City of Gulfport will have its Cinema by the Shore movie nights in Jones Park. This event allows families and friends to enjoy free movies along with bounce houses, refreshments, popcorn and…

Smoke tests set for next week in Gulfport

The City of Gulfport made an announcement today. Workers will be smoke testing the sewer lines in the area of Creel Circle and Raspberry Lane from April 23rd through the 24th. The tests will take place from 7:30 a.m. until…

Gulfport police announce spring break event for families

For the first time ever, Gulfport police will be hosting an alternative event for families during the big spring break event on the Coast next weekend. The announcement was made during a press conference at the police department this afternoon.…

New businesses start construction in Gulfport

Since the beginning of the year Gulfport has continued to see development in multiple areas. The most recent construction began along Highway 90 near the Markum Building, where the future Patio 44 restaurant will sit. Now, many with the City…

Grease pot causes kitchen fire in Pass Christian

Harrison County Fire Services responded to a house fire this afternoon on Meaut Road in Pass Christian. Harrison County Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan says it started from grease left heating on the stove which led to the pot catching fire…

EASTER BASKETS FOR THE NEEDY

If you know of a family in South Mississippi, who might need a little extra help getting the Easter bunny to their home this year, you may be in luck. Two-hundred kids in need will have Easter baskets to wake…

High school softball: Harrison Central vs. Gulfport

Despite the dominance of the Harrison Central softball program in recent years, this could be the season the Red Rebelettes are pushed to the brink in their quest for a seventh straight district title. Tonight’s challenger was Gulfport. Red Rebelettes…

Traffic fatality in Gulfport

A traffic fatality occurred around 7 p.m. in Gulfport. According to Gulfport police, units responded to Airport and Highway 49 for a single vehicle crash. A pickup left the roadway and into a ditch. The adult male driver was transported…

City of Gulfport annual Easter egg hunt

The City of Gulfport’s annual Easter egg hunt is happening today. The egg hunt will be at the Gulfport Sportsplex soccer fields. You can expect face painting, games, and a chance to take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Activities will…

Community wide parent meeting in Gulfport

Tonight, the Gulfport Concerned Citizens Coalition will hold a parents meeting at the Isiah Frederick Community Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The event is open to the public and parents and their children are encouraged to attend. Concerned…

One injured after shooting in Gulfport

Gulfport police responded to a report of shots fired in the 2000 block of 30th Street shortly after 11 last night. When officers arrived on scene they found a 20-year-old male with non-life threatening gunshot wounds to his neck and…

Fully engulfed house fire

Today Gulfport firefighters responded to a call of a fully engulfed structure fire at about 3:40 p.m. Over 25 firefighters and eight units responded to the house fire on Dixie Avenue. At the time of their arrival the home was…

Fully engulfed structure fire

Gulfport firefighters remain on the scene of a house fire started on Dixie Avenue and Old Pass Road in Gulfport. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is on the scene with more.