18-Wheeler Spills 100 Gallons of Diesel onto Hwy. 49
According to the Gulfport Fire Department, the fuel tank on an 18-wheeler ruptured and about 100 gallons of diesel fuel spilled out onto the road.
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Pedestrian Killed on Hwy. 49 During Rush Hour Traffic
A pedestrian was attempting to cross the southbound lane of the highway when he was struck by a 2013 Kia Optima.
Supermarket Sweep Held to Raise Money for Salvation Army
Organizations throughout the community, including some of News 25's very own, participated in the Supermarket Sweep, benefiting the Salvation Army.
Gulfport Plans to Turn Alleys Into Community Spaces
Last week, the City of Gulfport took its first step toward turning alleyways into community venues, which could soon be up for vote.
Mayor Billy Hewes Addresses Business Community
Friday morning, Mayor Billy Hewes gave his annual address to Gulfport's business community.
Gulfport Plants 9/11 Survivor Tree Sapling
The City of Gulfport is one of a select few communities nationwide being presented with a tree sapling from the World Trade Center survivor tree in New York.
Salvation Army Thief is Still on the Loose
A thief is still on the run after stealing a Salvation Army red kettle in Gulfport earlier this week.
H.S.S.M. Urges Choosing Adoption as Your First Option with “Fa-La-La Fee-Waived Wednesdays” Throughout December
Every Wednesday in December from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Humane Society of South Mississippi (H.S.S.M.) will host “Fa-La-La Fee-Waived Wednesday,” during which adoption fees will be waived on adoptable pets in H.S.S.M.’s care.
T.N.T. Recovery Ranch Requests Donations for New Building
For the past 20 years, T.N.T. Recovery Ranch in Gulfport has been helping people around the country deal with addiction.
Armed Forces Retirement Home Remembers Pearl Harbor
In honor of the surviving WWII veterans who were at Pearl Harbor, the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport held a Remembrance Day ceremony.
Gulfport Plans to Build Large Aquarium Downtown
Tuesday, the Gulfport City Council approved spending $14 million to purchase land for an aquarium in the downtown area.
St. Peter's by the Sea Displays Quilt for World AIDS Day
This week, St. Peter's by the Sea Episcopal Church in Gulfport is displaying a panel of the quilt for direct services for people with A.I.D.S.
Local Post Offices Brace for Busy Holiday Season
The Gulfport post office is the second largest facility in the state, meaning they have countless packages to deliver this holiday season.
Theory of Everything Premiers in Gulfport
Lisa Bruce, the producer of the movie The Theory of Everything, was at a special premiere of the film Wednesday night in Gulfport.
Quarantined Seabees in Good Condition
Last month, 15 Gulfport Seabees were ordered into isolation after returning from a mission in Liberia, Africa, where they could have been exposed to the Ebola virus.
Orange Grove Students Get a Lesson in Music
Friday, students at Orange Grove Elementary School took a break from reading to learn about music.
South Mississippi Orphans Find New Families
Friday night, some children in south Mississippi officially have new families and homes.
Local Wells Fargo Donates Food to Needy Families
Dozens of students and their families at River Oaks Elementary won't go hungry this Thanksgiving, thanks to the generosity of the local Wells Fargo branch.
23 New Citizens Naturalized in Gulfport Wednesday
Friends and family attended Wednesday’s naturalization ceremony as their loved ones pledged their allegiance to their new home.
Fundraiser to be Held for Children of Deceased Single Mom
Just over a month ago, a local woman, Deanna Martin, passed away suddenly, leaving her three children without their mother.
Post Office Workers Protest Closing of Processing Plant
Next year, the United Stated Postal Service (U.S.P.S.) plans to close the Gulfport processing plant and relocate it to Mobile.
39 of 123 Puppy Mill Dogs Adopted from Humane Society
They had a rough start in life, but on Friday, more than 100 dogs rescued from a north Mississippi puppy mill got a new lease on life.
Freezing Temps Cause Cold Weather Shelters to Open
Officials are predicting shelter doors will be open more this year than before, at a great cost to the organizations running them.
Back Bay Mission Repairs Home for Family of 7
Two local companies are teaming up with Back Bay Mission to work on a home for a family of seven.