Gulfport

Downed line cause power outage in Gulfport

Power was out for several hours today in certain parts of north Gulfport, in the area of Three Rivers Road and O’Neal. Coast Electric crews were out this morning shortly before 8 a.m. repairing damage to lines that were burning…

Shooting on West David Drive in Gulfport

A shooting occurred in Gulfport tonight, sending a 28-year-old man to the hospital. According to the Gulfport Police Department, the shooting occurred around 6:30 this evening on the 2600 block of West David Drive. Officers believe the shooting happened as…

Car crashes into bank in Gulfport

A woman was sent to the hospital this afternoon after crashing into a bank in Gulfport. Around 1:30 this afternoon, officers responded to a crash on Pass Road by Courthouse Road. Upon arrival, officers found a vehicle that had lost…

Gulfport solid waste meeting

It was the last of the series of public meetings the City of Gulfport put together to educate residents on their new contract with Waste Pro. Tonight’s meeting took place at the Isaiah Fredricks Community Center off of Martin Luther…

Cruisin’ the Coast traffic plan

South Mississippi will be experiencing a lot of traffic flow and not to mention some nice rides cruising along the Gulf Coast. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us in downtown Gulfport to give us more information on what to expect…

Partial settlement reached between HCUA and Gulfport

The City of Gulfport and the Harrison County Utility Authority have reached a partial settlement in the dispute over waste management contracts. Under the partial settlement, the City of Gulfport will retain its services with Waste Pro as its garbage…

East North Gulfport Park ribbon cutting

This morning in North Gulfport, community leaders and city officials came together for a special ribbon cutting. The East North Gulfport Park is now a hub for residents to gather and promote togetherness and fellowship in the community. There are…

Several accidents on Interstate 10

Police were working at least two accidents on Interstate 10. They both happened around the same time, just before 11:30 this morning in the area between exit 34 and exit 38, which is between the exit at Highway 49 and…

Public meeting on Gulfport waste contract

The City of Gulfport is holding a public meeting to discuss the solid waste contract with Waste Pro. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us at the first of several meetings at the Lyman Community Center and gives us more on…

Solid waste public meeting in Gulfport

Happening tonight, a public meeting for Gulfport residents to discuss the city’s solid waste contract with Waste Pro. About a month ago, the city announced they were breaking away from the Harrison County Utility Authority’s contract with Team Waste, signing…

Public safety forum in Gulfport

Gulfport police and the Gulfport Fire Department briefed a crowd this morning on public safety in the city. Chief Leonard Papania focused on recruitment in the City of Gulfport. With dozens of officers eligible to retire in the next year,…

Play therapy counseling clinic in Gulfport

Play therapy is a type of therapy for young children to express their feelings and emotions. There is currently only one play therapist in Gulfport. The grand opening for her counseling clinic opened today. News 25’s Tanner Stewart joins us…

High School Football: Gulfport vs. Picayune preview

Road trips haven’t been kind to the Gulfport Admirals ever since their season opening win at the Port City Bowl. Tonight, they’re coming home on short rest to take on Picayune. News 25’s Tanner Stewart is at Milner Stadium with…

Small plane makes emergency landing in Gulfport

A small plane was forced to make an emergency landing this afternoon in Gulfport. The aircraft, CompAir, an experimental aircraft, was carrying three passengers on board. According to airport officials, as they were trying to land the aircraft in Million…

Coast residents star in upcoming movie

From the smells of Labor Day bbq to Christmas lights and music in just a matter of 24 hours. Coast residents have their opportunity at 15 minutes of fame during a moving filming in Jones Park tonight. The Christmas movie…

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.…