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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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"]
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…
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…
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"]
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…