Two people were sent to the hospital and one man is behind bars following a shooting at an apartment complex on Saturday in Gulfport. The Gulfport Police Department arrested 26-year-old Ja’Quawn Cleveland and charged him with one count of domestic violence aggravated assault, and one count of aggravated assault. Around 6:50 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to Gulf Mist…
On Mondays here on News 25 we feature children from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. This morning we’ll introduce you to Emilee, an 11-year-old girl who enjoys exploring her environment with her hands and by observing. If you’re interested in adopting Emilee, you can visit the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website at mdcps.ms.gov and click on the Mississippi…
A pedestrian struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday night in Biloxi has been identified as 63-year-old Tina Mazer from Brookhaven. The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. near the area where Veterans Avenue meets Highway 90. Mazer reportedly was on the south side of 90, attempting to cross north when a vehicle traveling eastbound struck her. The driver of the…
The Stone County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a teenager that has been missing for just over a week now. Seventeen-year-old Gabrielle Meadows went missing June 27th at around 10 p.m. at night. She was last seen in the Perkinston community at her guardian’s home. Meadows was last seen wearing black hole pants, an AC/DC shirt, and white Nike high…
With Elsa moving into the Gulf, deep layer southerly flow becomes re-established over the Southeast and Gulf moisture moves inland. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected. Increased cloud cover over the forecast area will combine with increased storm activity to bring a cooler than seasonal norm day to the majority of the forecast area. High temperatures in the…
American sprinter and LSU track star Sha’Carri Richardson tested positive for marijuana last month at the Olympic Trials, leaving her 2020 Tokyo Olympic hopes up in the air. The United States Anti-Doping Agency announced earlier today Richardson has accepted a one-month suspension as a consequence of her failed drug test. At the U.S. Olympic Trials Ricardson established herself as a…
Following a national search for a new head baseball coach which began in May after Mississippi Gulf Coast amassed a 26-29 record over the past two season under Coach Wes Thigpen, the Bulldogs announced today the hiring of Bob Keller. Throughout his 24 years of collegiate coaching, Keller has led pitching staffs at four different schools to a total of…
“One last time from 1-4. Dawgs win again.” Mississippi State Pitcher Riley Self had to remind Dawg Nation who is on top of the College Baseball World. As a homecoming for the OmaDawgs, who defeated Vanderbilt 9-0 in game three to claim the title, and bring Mississippi State its first national championship ever, the university orchestrated a parade for the…
The Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo has returned to Jones Park and Barksdale Pavilion in Gulfport. Everyone is encouraged to come enjoy carnival rides, local and regional vendors, delicious foods, and the chance to see a variety of fish that live in our Gulf Coast waters. The rodeo is happening through the weekend and the fun will finish on Sunday…
Moss Point is back with their food truck festival that is sure to please any taste bud. Many gathered at the festival to take part in all of the tasty vendors that offered everything from hamburgers, tacos, snow cones, and ice cream. Hibachi was also a popular choice today as people were lining up to get their food. Not only…
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Women Veterans Program hosted a drive-thru baby shower event at the Biloxi V.A. Medical Center to help new moms out. The drive-thru baby shower was for expecting pregnant veterans or those that have delivered within the past 12 months and have had a maternity consult placed by a V.A. provider and used community…
This afternoon, the Bay St. Louis community showed its support for fallen Hancock County Lt. Michael Boutte with the dedication of a 131-year-old live oak tree. The Bay Waveland Garden Club, with the help of the Bay St. Louis City Council and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, unveiled a plaque dedicating the historic tree to Lt. Bouttee at a small…
The Bacot McCarty Foundation and Mississippi Power collaborated together to sponsor 26 kids from Moss Point to participate in Mississippi Aquarium camp free of charge. ‘Great Futures Start Here’ is the slogan that is embedded within the kids at the Boys and Girls Club. All week long the kids at the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County were given…
If your Fourth of July plans include going to the pool or the beach, be sure to keep a close eye on your children because drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental deaths in the U.S. Don’t leave kids unsupervised even for just a few minutes. Instead, assign a water watcher that is not using their cell phone…
It’s day two of the 73rd annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. There’s plenty to do including carnival rides, food, games, live music, and a fishing competition. The biggest prize of the event is a $20,000 jackpot which goes to the fisherman who catches the largest state record-breaking bull shark. On Thursday evening, David Rogers, a fisherman from Mobile, reeled…
A Fourth of July tradition is back for the City of Gulfport with the goal of bringing the community together and lighting up the night sky. Sunday night, people will gather to view the show in the sky at 8:45 p.m. along the Gulfport Beach Front. You are asked to arrive early for the best viewing experience and recommended viewing…
It’s time for our Pet of the Week. Today we have Maridee Mallette from the Jackson County Animal Shelter in studio to introduce us to a new furry friend. Categories: Community Headlines, Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
This weekend is going to be a busy one on the Mississippi Sound with the Fourth of July and the end of the recreational red snapper season on Monday. Biloxi resident Dakota Cruse said, “I’m going to go out there, sit do a little bit of fishing, and watch the fireworks.” Long Beach resident Coby Trent said, “I just can’t…
Cities across the Coast are set to celebrate Independence Day with large firework displays. On the Fourth in Biloxi, the fireworks show is scheduled to run for approximately 18 minutes and will be fired from a barge near Deer Island. The show can be seen between the Biloxi Lighthouse eastward to the Biloxi Bay Bridge and the best listening is…
Sunday is Independence Day and what better way to celebrate than by watching some fireworks? We’ve got Gulfport Public Information Officer LaShaundra McCarty with us in studio to give us some details on the city’s display. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: fireworks, Fourth of July, Gulfport
One Mississippi State fan left the College World Series with more than just a win. One the second night of the tournament, Mississippi resident Josh Bounds caught a foul ball at the top of the sixth inning. Bounds says that everyone then started yelling for him to turn around and throw the ball to Bulldog Football legend Dak Prescott. Bounds…
Over the weekend, Gulfport native Brittney Reese became just the fourth United States long jumper to ever qualify for the Olympics four times and she’s saving her best for last. “Four times is a remarkable number, like not many athletes even get this opportunity to even get one, so I’m blessed with four and I take full advantage of my…
Heading into game three of the College World Series finals, Mississippi State was just one loss away from tying the second-longest drought of appearances in Omaha without a national championship in baseball or any other sport. But MSU was also just one win away from making that completely irrelevant, just one win away from immortality. Last night the Bulldogs dominated…
The Mississippi High School football state title games are returning to the Metro in 2021 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. This will be the second straight year the six MHSAA champions will be decided at the home of Jackson State, following two years in Hattiesburg and four years alternating between Starkville and Oxford prior to that. Last year, the Poplarville…