Gulfport

Gulfport firefighters put out large trash fire

This afternoon, Gulfport Fire Department reported to the scene of a trash fire in north Gulfport. The fire happened outside a home located on the corner of Miles Drive and Christopher Drive. According to neighbors, the pile of trash had…

Splash pads opening in Gulfport

Kids are off to a great start to the summer with the opening of three different splash pads in Gulfport. Jones Park, Gaston Point Park and Westside Park all have splash pads available for everyone to enjoy. The splash pads…

Police respond to stabbing in Gulfport

Just before 9:30 this morning Gulfport police responded to AKL Grocery in North Gulfport. Callers reported a stabbing, saying the man fell off his bicycle after he had been stabbed multiple times. Police found the man lying on the ground…

Overnight shooting in Gulfport

Last night around 11:30 p.m. Gulfport police responded to 7th Avenue. The call was in reference to a vehicle in a ditch after hearing gunshots in the area. Officers located a Nissan Altima occupied by an adult male suffering from…

Two vehicle wreck in Gulfport

A two vehicle collision on Cowan-Lorraine Road caused traffic to back up in the southbound lanes. The wreck occurred around 1 p.m. this afternoon. The two cars collided with damage to the front end of both vehicles. Police say drivers…

75-year-old woman killed by two pit bulls in Gulfport

According to Gulfport police, a 75-year-old woman was attacked and killed by two pit bulls on Deidra Court while on an early morning walk. Now, neighbors in the community are speaking up about the temperament of those dogs and past…

75-year-old woman killed by two dogs in Gulfport

This morning, a 75-year-old woman was attacked and killed by two pit bulls in Gulfport. According to Gulfport police, the two dogs attacked the unidentified woman after she opened a closed gate to a fenced yard in the 14400 block…

High School Baseball: Gulfport vs. George County

As far as high school pitching matchups go, it’s hard to do any better than the one at Gulfport tonight between Tulane signee Blake Johnson and Mississippi State commit Logan Tanner out of George County.  Now consider the fact that…

14th Street Block Party

New businesses in downtown Gulfport are getting a warm welcome next week during the 14th Street Block Party. Gulfport Main Street Association is hosting the free event next Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in order to celebrate the six…

New artwork at Fishbone Alley

If you would like to enjoy the outdoors while appreciating some great art work, Fishbone Alley in downtown Gulfport might be the spot to check out. The alley recently received four new colorful additions all created by Mississippi Gulf Coast…

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.…