Gulfport

Requesting Pick up for Flood Debris

The City of Gulfport wants to remind everyone that scavenging through debris from flooded homes is illegal. If you have a pile that needs to be picked up, report it. City ordinance prevents the rummaging and removal of curbside garbage…

City of Gulfport Asking for Flood Reports

The City of Gulfport is asking everyone that experienced flooding from last week’s rainfall to report it. Currently, there are 50 flooded homes, over 10 flooded businesses and 70 flooded streets in Gulfport reported. The city tells News 25 the…

School Bus and Vehicle Accident in Gulfport

A Gulfport school bus collided with a vehicle this afternoon just east of Highway 49 on Duckworth Road. The accident happened after 3 p.m. and tied up traffic for a while. According to an eyewitness, the vehicle and the bus…

Flooding Update

Last week, river flooding spread throughout areas of the Gulf Coast including RiverRoad in Gulfport. On Friday, residents could not see where the Biloxi River ended and the roadway began, but this morning it was the complete opposite. This weekend’s…

Cities Declare Flooding Disaster

The cities of Gulfport and D’Iberville have declared last Thursday’s severe flooding a disaster as the nearly 10 inches of rain affected homes, businesses and roads. Cities are hoping to qualify for possible public assistance. Officials are asking you to…

UPDATE: Coroner Releases Identity of Gulfport Death

The Gulfport Police Department responded to the 8000 block of 34th Avenue at 10:34 a.m. on Sunday. When officers arrived, they found a deceased, adult male. Harrison County Coroner, Gary Hargrove, identified the victim as 63-year-old, Aaron Wilson of Gulfport.…

Rescue Missions from Flooding in Gulfport

Police rescued over 20 people out of flooded homes off Northwood Hills Drive. Water was at chest level for the officers, but that did not stop them from saving the lives of children, adults and even pets. Gulfport Police Department…

City of Gulfport: State of Emergency

With today's unprecedented weather event, dropping over 10" of rain this morning with continued accumulation anticipated over the course of the day, resulting in widespread flooding throughout the City of Gulfport, I am hereby declaring a State of Emergency. Monitoring…

New Business Development in Gulfport

New businesses continue to pop up in Gulfport, making positive economic waves in the city. Tonight, a new group is forming to help the local economy even more. News 25’s Shelby Myers has the details. [mappress mapid="2817"]

Rounding up Crime in Gulfport

Several people are behind bars tonight as the police department continues to address the criminal subculture in Gulfport. News 25’s Kristen Durand hit the streets with some of those officers as they rounded up some criminals. The criminal subculture in…

New Trampoline Park Coming to Gulfport

Yet another business is opening doors in Gulfport. Construction has begun on the new Altitude Trampoline Park next to Walmart off Highway 49. Other than a large open court of connected trampolines, the facility will offer a jousting battle beam,…

Taser Death over the Weekend

According to Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove, the  53-year-old man who died after being tased by Gulfport police has been identified as Bradford Macomber of Gulfport. According to police, officers responded to a disorderly conduct call at the new Shaggy's…

Fishbone Alley Nearing Completion

Gulfport’s Fishbone Alley is nearing completion and is almost ready for foot traffic. The alley located in downtown Gulfport between 26th Avenue and 27th Avenue is being revitalized to turn what once was an eyesore into a destination. City leaders…

One Dead In Car Crash

A woman is dead after a car crash on Highway 49 in Gulfport Sunday afternoon. Police say a SUV traveling south ran a red-light and hit a mustang going east at the Highway 53 intersection. The driver of the mustang…

Man Dies After Being Tased

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about a man died after being tased at Shaggy's in Gulfport Mississippi.

BREAKING: Man Dies After Being Tased by Police Officer

On April 23, 2016 at approximately 4:27 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to Shaggy's Restaurant located at 1724 East Beach Boulevard in reference to a report of an erratic/ disorderly male inside the business. Upon arrival, officers were given…

UPDATE: Gulfport Fatal Crash Victim Identified

Harrison County Coroner, Gary Hargrove, identified 65-year-old Scotty Barfield of Gulfport as the victim involved in the Sunday afternoon fatal crash on Highway 49. According to The Gulfport Police Department, the collision occurred when Barfield attempted to cross Hwy. 49…

Gulfport Police Seek Information in Drive-by Shooting

The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating the suspects involved in a drive-by shooting early this morning. At 1:30 a.m., Gulfport police responded to a reported shooting. When officials arrived, the investigators determined that suspects in…

Gulfport Aggravated Assault

A 16-year-old is facing aggravated assault charges after yesterday’s gunfire in a Gulfport neighborhood. Shots rang out around 12:30 in the 2600 block of George Street. When police arrived, they located a teenage male victim who told police he was…

City Breaking Ground On New Garden

Today is earth day and the City Of Gulfport is celebrating by adding a new garden to beautify a part of the city. This morning the city will have a dedication ceremony then break ground on a new community garden.…

Zombie Infested 5k

News 25's Shelby Myers interviews Terry McCormack about Zombie Infested 5k at Harrison County Fair Grounds in Gulfport Saturday, April 23rd at 8 a.m.       [mappress mapid="2781"]

Ryan's Thursday Night Forecast

We've had our share of rain over the last few days in South MS and today was no different. Strong storms raced throughout the state earlier today, with nearly 30 hail reports as it moved across the northern central parts…

City of Gulfport Breaking Ground on New Garden

The City of Gulfport will soon be adding a new garden to beautify a part of the city. Tomorrow, the city will have a dedication ceremony then break ground on a new community garden. The new garden will be located…

Gunfire this Afternoon in Gulfport

Gulfport police are investigating a shooting on west George Street. Juveniles are involved. No injuries have been reported. We will have more details as they become available. [mappress mapid="2772"]