Gulfport

Relief trip to Rockport

From Gulfport to Rockport, the relief team rolled out early this morning to help our neighbors to the west recover after the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. News 25’s Laurene Callander reports on why the first responders and city leaders are…

Teenager accidentally shoots himself

A 16-year-old boy accidentally shoots himself outside of the Walmart on Highway 49 in Gulfport. According to Gulfport Police Sgt. Joshua Bromen, the 16-year-old boy shot himself in the right leg inside a vehicle in the parking lot. The teen…

Tree damages home on Mills Avenue in Gulfport

The wind still proved to be problematic for at least one Gulfport home owner today after strong winds snapped a tree near his home on Mills Avenue. It happened just before 11 this morning. The tree hit the roof of…

Gulfport donation drive nearing an end

Gulfport officials kicked off a supply drive earlier this week and Coast residents wasted no time donating toward our neighbors in need. Trucks full of supplies are showing up to various locations in Gulfport to help aid Hurricane Harvey victims.…

Hydraulic oil spill in Gulfport neighborhood

More than 50 gallons of hydraulic oil was spilled throughout Meadowbrook neighborhood in Gulfport this afternoon. Around 2 p.m., Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality responded to a call of an oil spill throughout a neighborhood. MDEQ arrived at the scene…

Saturday's filming in Gulfport's Jones Park rescheduled

Due to the weather projections and the possibility of heavy rains from Tropical Depression Harvey, this upcoming Saturday's (August 26) filming in Jones Park for the upcoming Christmas movie will be RESCHEDULED! If you have submitted your name to castingthecoast@gmail.com…

High School Volleyball: Gulfport vs. Resurrection

With all the attention on the start of high school football season in less than 48 hours, the 2017 volleyball campaign is quietly already underway. It’s a good thing, too after another heavy dose of rain on the Gulf Coast.…

Rainy weather is stacking up car accidents in Gulfport

The amount of wrecks due to the weather has the Gulfport police urging motorists to drive with caution as more rain is expected. An 18-wheeler is involved in an accident with multiple vehicles near the Lorraine Cowan Road exit on…

Students weigh in on Gulfport construction

With the main entrance to Gulfport High School sitting on Courthouse Road, students weigh in on the construction project now that class is back in session. Current construction stretches between the Courthouse Road and Highway 90 intersection up until the…

Gulfport Foodie Tour

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Wendy and Jessica about Gulfport Foodie Tour. The Tour is on Friday August 11th 3:30 pm- 6:30 pm, $54 per person. For more information you can visit www.tastytoursofsouthmississippi.com

Arcadian Plaza shooting on Highway 49

The Gulfport Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred earlier this evening in Gulfport. The shooting happened at the Arcadian Plaza Shopping Center just north of the Golden Corral on Highway 49. Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papania says the…

Final recommendations for joint land use

The Board of Engineers presented final recommendations for the 16 month long joint land use study of the Seabee Base. They recommended creating a military overlay district, mainly in Gulfport where the base is located, plus the Woolmarket area as…

Fifth annual Health and Wellness Fair

The City of Gulfport wants kids to get their brains and bodies moving this weekend for a health and wellness fair. Every child who attends receives a free drawstring backpack filled with school supplies. Over 50 vendors will be underneath…

Update on Gulfport utilities

The vote on whether to approve the City of Gulfport’s separation from the solid waste contract with the Harrison County Utility Authority was postponed. Yesterday, the City of Gulfport discussed the settlement negotiations concerning Team Waste and the Harrison County…

Gulfport City Council Meeting

Gulfport city officials say the new housing program is proving successful and it’s the first one of its kind in Mississippi. The Gulfport City Council announced the very first group of houses was approved to go through the Highway 90…

Gulfport discusses waste management plan

The City of Gulfport called for a special meeting today to discuss the concerns of Team Waste and the Harrison County Utility Authority. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us outside Gulfport City Hall and gives us more.

Morning apartment fire in Gulfport

A fire broke out at an apartment in Gulfport around 7:30 this morning. Responders say signs indicate the fire began in the bedroom of an apartment off of 45th Avenue. There was extensive smoke damage, limited to that one unit.…

City of Gulfport wins best overall

Today was a day of celebration for the City of Gulfport. Officials from the city gathered at the 86th annual Mississippi Municipal League Excellence Awards to be recognized for the development of Fishbone Alley. With over 1,500 people registered and…

Dump truck knocks out power in Gulfport

Dozens of homes are without electricity after a dump truck pulled down a power line in Gulfport. The truck was unloading materials near 28th Street and Hewes Avenue when the driver went too far and collided with a nearby power…

Overturned vehicle in Gulfport

With the wet weather in the forecast, drivers are at risk on the road. One vehicle turned over this morning at the intersection of Highway 53 and 49. Four Harrison Central football players were in the vehicle when the accident…

Rebuilding job corps site in Gulfport

Gulfport City officials are calling on the community to support rebuilding the jobs corps site. The city is hosting a cookout to show the Department of Labor how much residents support rebuilding a new $30 million campus. The property was…

Missing Gulfport Man

Police are asking for your help locating a missing Gulfport man. Forty-year-old Oscar Ray Jenkins was last seen about 5:20 this morning. He is a black male, about 5’8” tall and 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white…