Mostly cloudy skies and just a few isolated showers describes our Wednesday, but we'll see an increase in both of those factors moving forward. The cold front which has pushed through the area will remain just over the coastline, darkening…
We are continuing to see strong southerly winds bringing an excess of Gulf moisture here on Tuesday night, which causing the formation of convection fog near coastal areas. Many fronts are primed to move through South MS, but it seems…
When it comes to local clergy, law enforcement and local government there are differences and similarities. Today, they joined together over lunch for one thing, setting a positive tone for our community. Today, Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes and Police Chief…
The Mayor of Gulfport’s Youth Council will be working to create free library stations throughout the city. The announcement was made at the Gulfport City Council meeting today. Mayor Billy Hewes honored six-year-old Brooklyn Walker and her family for creating…
There was no gun found on a school bus in Gulfport this morning. Police searched the bus after receiving a call from Harrison Central High School. School officials say a parent reported having heard a student had a gun. Police…
If you were driving by Jones Park in Gulfport today, you may have seen a man holding up a sign that read “No hate. Go away, House Bill 1523.” Kevin Ely has been a Gulfport resident for over 20 years.…
The storms we have been talking about for the last few days finally arrived this afternoon, but more showers and thunderstorms are forecast before the week is through. Tonight will remain cool and humid, but the cold front will push…
A Gulfport man has been arrested in connection with a fire that destroyed a building belonging to a church in Gulfport. Twenty-four year-old Thierre Moore has been charged with first degree arson. The April 4th fire destroyed an abandoned house…
A Gulfport man is charged with what authorities are calling the kidnapping of his ex-girlfriend. Forty-eight year-old Ernie Lizana has been arrested after police say he assaulted and forced the victim into his car last night. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department says this is…
Through a joint investigation between the Gulfport Fire & Arson Unit and the Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office, a Gulfport man was charged with 1st degree arson in connection with a fire that destroyed a building belonging to the Progressive…
“Something significant was prohibited yesterday,” that’s what Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papania had to say at a press conference today, addressing the questions of why a 14-year-old would bring a gun to school with over 100 rounds of ammunition and…
Following in Biloxi and ocean springs mayors footsteps, gulfport mayor billy hewes came out against the new religious freedom bill. Gulfport mayor, Billy Hewes, is joins the mayors of Ocean Springs and Biloxi, coming out against the new religious freedom…
One man is dead as a result of Wednesday night's shooting off Highway 49. Harrison County coroner Gary Hargrove tells News 25, 54 year old Mitchell Weathersby has died of a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at…
News 25 is hearing reports of a shooting in Gulfport. We have a crew heading to the scene. We will have more details as they become available.
District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that Jabari Thompson, age 19, of Gulfport, pled guilty this week to Aggravated Assault in the Harrison County Courthouse. After accepting his plea, Circuit Court Judge Christopher Schmidt ordered a pre-sentence investigation and set…
District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that Derrick Brown, age 22, of Gulfport, pled guilty earlier this week to Attempted Sexual Battery and Aggravated Assault in the Harrison County Courthouse. After accepting his plea, Circuit Court Judge Christopher Schmidt ordered…
Gulfport citizens and community leaders are eager to help put an end to violence in the area once and for all. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us inside tonight’s town hall meeting. In recent months, the City of Gulfport has…
Tuesday night's forecast was an interesting one. Severe weather was expected to our North, but nothing much more than isolated thunderstorms moved through the six coastal county area. We will see a few lingering showers as we head into the…
The Gulfport NCAAP will be hosting a town hall meeting this afternoon in response to recent violence in the area. Community members are invited out to help brainstorm ways on how law enforcement, city officials and the community can work…
Several Gulfport projects may have been stalled or possibly called quits on if it weren’t for a decision made at Gulfport City Council today. Gulfport City Council met and discussed whether or not the Gulfport Redevelopment Commission has authority to…
With every day, the Port of Gulfport’s new gantry cranes are one step closer to transforming how the port does business. A little over a week ago, the ships carrying the cranes from China docked in Gulfport. As of today,…
The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport is a legacy project that future generations of Coast residents and tourists will enjoy. That was the message from city leaders and Governor Phil Bryant as the plans for the city’s new aquarium were unveiled.…
FunTime USA owners and supporters filled Gulfport City Hall today wearing t-shirts that read “Gulfport City Council: Vote Yes.” They were hoping city leaders would decide to re-zone the current property that FunTime USA owners plan to rebuild on. Just…
Twas another beautiful day down here in South Mississippi, but the forecast does have some big changes coming up very soon. We're already seeing more clouds moving in tonight, and that will only continue as we head into tomorrow. Expect…