Gulfport

Search for missing boater in Gulfport

The search continues for the missing man whose 17 foot Century boat washed on shore in Gulfport early this morning. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us with some new developments on this story.

Gulfport City Council Meeting

The Gulfport Sportsplex has another award to add to its collection and Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes recognizes Seabee Michael M. Steffey as the U.S. Navy Sailor of the Year. These were just two of items topping the agenda at the Gulfport…

Shots Fired In Gulfport

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Chief Leonard Papania about the shots fired in Gulfport off of 25th Street. After distraught individual surrendered himself after firing shots in his home.

Fishbone Alley plaque dedication

Fishbone Alley is paved with history. Tomorrow, officials are inviting you to celebrate with them. The plaque dedication ceremony begins at 4:30 at the north entrance to Fishbone Alley. There will be food, drinks, and music after the ceremony.

Joint land use study findings

This morning, Harrison County officials met to discuss findings from a joint land use study, carried out between the City of Gulfport and the Seabee Base. The study began last June, focusing on the base itself, the gun range in…

Fire Destroys Gulfport Home

A mother and daughter are lucky to be alive after a house fire in Gulfport this afternoon. Flames ripped through the home on Gary Street just off of Highway 49 around 2 this afternoon. The couple who lives in the…

Gulfport and Biloxi waste contracts

Two major Gulf Coast cities are heading in different directions when it comes to waste disposal and pickup. After a special meeting today, Gulfport city leaders are one step closer to finalizing a new contract for trash pickup in the…

Apartment catches fire on Williams Road in Gulfport

A two story apartment on Williams Road in Gulfport caught fire late Wednesday night. Two homeowners on the property called 911 when they smelled smoke and saw flames coming from the apartment behind their house. Upon arriving, the Gulfport Fire…

First phase of Dedeaux Road Project is a go

Construction for phase one of Gulfport’s Dedeaux Road Project now has the green light to get moving. Gulfport City Council members approved for the contractor to start the first phase of the project at City Hall today. The project is…

Gulfport Council wants funding to help with flooding issues

With all the heavy rain from recent storms, flooding concerns in areas of Gulfport are on the rise. The subject of flooding becoming an increasing issue in Gulfport was brought up at today’s City Council meeting. Gulfport City Council members…

Fourth of July Fireworks in Gulfport

With Gulfport being one of the biggest cities in Mississippi, it’s only right that its fireworks show is just as big. Lawn chairs of all sizes lined Highway 90 for the annual Fourth of July fireworks show at Jones Park.…

Gulfport fireworks free zone

If you’re planning on attending the Fourth of July fireworks show in Gulfport, officials want to remind you of a firework free zone. In the area between Highway 49 and 15th street, south of Highway 90, you will not be…

Oath of Office Ceremony in Gulfport

Billy Hewes took his oath of office at First United Methodist Church on 15th Street. This marks the beginning of Hewes’ second term as mayor. The Gulfport native led the City of Gulfport through tragic and triumphant times from 2013…

Restore Act funds for aquarium in Gulfport

Seventeen million dollars of Restore Act funds will go towards the Mississippi Aquarium. Direct component funds and leveraged funding from the City of Gulfport will be used for construction of the Coastal Community Gallery building on the Mississippi Aquarium campus.…

Gulfport Oath of Office Ceremony

Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes will stand before many and take the oath of office for his second term. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from First United Methodist Church in Gulfport with details on his inauguration.

Inauguration Ceremonies in South Mississippi

They campaigned, you voted and today four cities along the Coast host inauguration ceremonies for elected officials. Familiar face Billy Hewes swears in for his second full term as mayor of Gulfport. No surprise there as he ran unopposed in…

Tracking Tropical Storm Cindy

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Overnight fire destroys Gulfport home

No one was injured after intense flames destroyed a home overnight in Gulfport. News 25’s Laurene Callander was on the scene all morning and has the details.

Overnight Fire In Gulfport

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us more about an overnight fire that happened in Gulfport.

Early morning apartment fire in Gulfport

Gulfport firefighters battled heavy smoke this morning at an apartment complex in Gulfport. About 25 residents in the Mississippi Avenue Apartments were evacuated around 4:45 this morning after reports of a fire. Over a dozen Gulfport firefighters worked to extinguish…

Have you seen this Man?

The Gulfport Police Department needs your help locating the suspect in an armed robbery. This morning, Gulfport police responded to Loan Max on Pass Road to learn a masked black male entered the business and left with an undisclosed amount…