Back to School Bash
From dunk tanks to laser tag, the summer is not over just yet. A back to school bash is going on in Gulfport to celebrate the start of the new school year. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the event…
Gulfport
Gulfport’s new Kindness Rock garden at Bayou View Park
Kindness rocks: that’s why an all new rock garden has been put into place at Bayou View Park in Gulfport. The garden consists of brightly colored rocks, covered with messages of comfort and encouragement. Visitors in need can take a…
Petie’s Eats Downtown Café opens in Gulfport
Today, the City of Gulfport welcomed Petie’s Eats Downtown Café with open arms and big appetites with its grand opening. Homegrown franchise Petie’s Eats Downtown Café opened its third restaurant on the Coast, satisfying customers with their delicious cuisine. “I…
Port of Gulfport update
Dozens of people gathered together this morning at Island View Casino to hear the CEO and Executive Director of the Port of Gulfport Jonathan Daniels give an update on everything going on at the port. The port has been undergoing…
Cinema by the Shore Friday in Jones Park
You and your family may want to surf on over to Jones Park this Friday for the second to last Cinema by the Shore. The City of Gulfport will host another free movie night under the stars starting at 6:30…
Man arrested after shooting into business in Gulfport
Gulfport police have arrested a man who allegedly fired shots into a business and fled early this morning. News 25’s Caroline Eaker has more.
College Park neighborhood discusses crime
Crime prevention starts with awareness and that’s exactly what was on tonight’s agenda for College Park residents. Tonight Gulfport’s Ward Two Councilman Ron Roland hosted a community meeting alongside Gulfport police, allowing locals to speak out about their concerns. Petty…
Plans for 34th Street green space
Back in November, the City of Gulfport cut the ribbon on the brand new dog park located on 34th Street right next to the community garden. Gus Wesson, director of leisure services in Gulfport, tells News 25 since they have…
College Park neighborhood crime on the rise
More than 30 crimes have been reported in the College Park area. Rising statistics have the Gulfport community on edge. Concerned citizens have been given the opportunity to speak out. News 25’s Veronica Bayona has more.
Gulfport Connect App
The City of Gulfport is rolling out a brand new app. The app is called Gulfport Connect and can be found on iTunes and Google Play and can be used on any smart phone. The city recently launched it after…
Overnight shooting in Gulfport
Just after midnight officers responded to the 1200 block of Prudie Circle where they found an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers also located marijuana at the scene which they believe could have played a role in the…
Piers reopen in Gulfport
Hurricane Nate pounded the Gulf Coast in October and left behind multiple damaged piers in Gulfport. The winds and waves from the storm ripped out wooden planks and tore up other sections of the pier. After nine months of repairs,…
Fire crews respond to warehouse explosion in Gulfport
Just before 8 p.m., residents reported hearing explosions in Gulfport just south of Pass Road. Gulfport fire crews arrived at the scene of a massive fire engulfing a warehouse in the 600 block of Tegarden Road. It took crews about…
First responders honored in Gulfport
Gulfport firefighters, police officers, and EMR were all treated to a luncheon this afternoon. Bel-Aire Baptist Church in Gulfport invited all first responders to have a free lunch. Those who showed up were greeted with patriotic decorations and plenty of…
Fatal train vs. car collision in Gulfport
A Gulfport man has died after the truck he was driving was struck by a train this morning. Just around 8 a.m., 81-year-old Thomas Baker was driving his truck at the railroad crossing on Texas Avenue when he collided with…
Urban Renewal Plan voted on in Gulfport
The Urban Renewal Plan for three areas of Gulfport will go forward after a City Council vote this afternoon. The three areas that are included in the plan are downtown, the Turkey Creek area, and 19th and 20th Street. The…
SWAT situation this afternoon in Gulfport
A tense situation has ended with a man killing himself this afternoon. A call came into the Gulfport Police Department in reference to a report of an armed man displaying mental issues inside of a residence. SWAT and police respond…
Accident in Gulfport at the intersection of Hwy 49 and Hwy 90
Over in Gulfport around 6:30 a.m., traffic was slowed when an accident involving two SUVs and a truck took place at the intersection of Highway 90 and Highway 49 near 30th Avenue. First responders and police were on the scene…
Gulfport family concerned about hazardous living conditions
A Gulfport family says they’re being forced to live under hazardous conditions because of their landlord’s negligence. Robert Clark, the tenant of the unit on West Railroad Street, says he is turning to the media for help after failing to…
Gulfport road closed due to sewer cave-in
The east and west bound lanes on Edwards Drive between South Kerns Drive and Janell Drive will be closed to thru traffic in order to repair a sewer cave-in. The road closure has been scheduled from June 13, 2018, until…
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…