Wet pattern continues across South Mississippi
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will remain in the forecast each day through at least Friday, with a marginal risk for severe weather, and slight to moderate risk for…
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Heavy rain potential sticks around the rest of the week
A few showers and thunderstorms will remain possible tonight, but the better chances arrive Tuesday and continue through at least Friday. Expect periods of showers and thunderstorms each day, with…
Gulfport Police investigating drive-by shooting in the 800 block of 34th street
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department is investigating a drive-by shooting in the 800 block of 34th street. Police say it happened around 5:30 on Monday evening. No injuries were reported. This is an ongoing investigation. We will update…
Claw Daddy’s buys Blow Fly Inn building in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One South Mississippi seafood company has purchased the building of a recently closed iconic Gulfport restaurant. Claw Daddy’s has purchased the Blow Fly Inn…
Infrastructure upgrades moving forward for College Park neighborhood in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport is moving forward with a major water infrastructure upgrade in the College Park neighborhood. The city council has approved an engineering contract…
City of Gulfport, NAACP hosting community town hall
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In Gulfport, the NAACP chapter is teaming up with the city for a town hall meeting. This meeting is scheduled for June 16 at the…
Mostly quiet weekend before rain chances return
Expect plenty of sunshine Saturday and Sunday with afternoon highs near 90 degrees and warm, muggy nights in the upper 70s. While the weekend stays mostly dry, a few isolated…
City of Gulfport announces passing of former Mayor Leroy Urie
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport shares the passing of former Mayor Leroy Urie. Mayor Urie served Gulfport from 1985 to 1989. The city says he dedicated his leadership and service to the community during his time in office.…
Hot and mostly dry through the weekend, changes coming next week
Summer heat will continue across South Mississippi through the weekend with plenty of sunshine and afternoon temperatures climbing into the lower 90s. Overnight lows will remain warm and muggy, only…
Gulfport Ward 2 runoff set for June 30: Bryan Caldwell, Ron Ruland advance
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s going to a runoff. The race for the Gulfport City Council Ward 2 seat is not over since no…
Another warm night with increasing humidity
Tonight will remain clear and warm, with temperatures falling into the mid 70s. Sunshine dominates again on Thursday and Friday, with afternoon highs climbing from the upper 80s to around…
The Downtowner is officially open in Downtown Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s a new spot on the Coast serving breakfast, lunch, and a taste of local history. The wait is finally over. The Downtowner is officially…
Bryan Caldwell and Ron Ruland go to runoff election for Gulfport City Council Ward 2
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Gulfport City Council Ward 2 candidates Bryan Caldwell and Ron Ruland will face each other in a runoff election, after neither candidate secured 50% of the vote on Tuesday. Four candidates were up for the position…
Sunny, hot, and mostly dry through the workweek
Tonight will be mostly clear with lows only falling into the mid and upper 70s along the coast and low 70s inland. Light southeast winds will become calm overnight, making…
Minimal rain chance to start the week, leading to warmer afternoons
Our typical summer-time weather pattern is settling in along the Gulf Coast this week, bringing plenty of heat, humidity, and sunshine. Tonight will remain mostly cloudy with lows falling into…
Voters heads to the polls in Gulfport to vote in Ward 2 Special Election
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Ward 2 residents in Gulfport will head to the polls Tuesday for a special election to choose their next…
Grand opening of Downtowner in Gulfport set for Tuesday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Downtown Gulfport’s newest eatery officially opens for business Tuesday! The Downtowner is the latest venture from Robert St. John and his new South Restaurant…
Road closure scheduled for parts of Rippy Road in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Power has scheduled a road closure on Rippy Road in Gulfport. The area affected is between Creosote Road and Cuandet Road. That…
Mostly quiet tonight, but showers and storms move back in on Saturday
Rain chances will continue to increase overnight as an area of low pressure moves north across the Gulf Coast. A few showers and thunderstorms are possible this evening, but more…
Grand opening of The Downtowner in Gulfport fast approaching; owner shares details
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Downtowner, a new breakfast and lunch restaurant in Gulfport is set to open it's doors on Tuesday, June 9.…
Quiet Thursday night with a wet pattern expected over the weekend
After a quiet and pleasant night, a much wetter pattern is set to take hold across the Mississippi Gulf Coast heading into the weekend. Tonight will remain mostly clear with…
Meet the candidates: Gulfport City Council Ward 2
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Just one week out from the special election for Gulfport City Council's Ward 2 seat, the four candidates gathered for a public forum at…
The Downtowner announces opening date in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After more than a year of construction, The Downtowner has announced its opening date. The Downtowner will open June 9, 2026. It’s located in the historic Triplett-Day Building at the corner of Highway 49 and 14th Street.…
Rain continues this evening with drier air moving in Wednesday
Tonight, showers and thunderstorms will remain likely through the evening hours, gradually tapering off late. Overnight lows will settle near 71 degrees with light south winds becoming calm. Rainfall will…