After a night that lit up the sky in celebration of our country’s freedom, trash and firework debris covered Gulf Coast beaches. Remains from bottle rockets, sparklers, bob cats, and many other fireworks were left on the beach after last night’s fireworks celebration. Today families and visitors continue to enjoy the three-day weekend, but for some, trash was in their…
To help raise funds in support of the Hancock County Historical Society, the organization has decided to try something new by hosting a cardboard boat race. On Saturday, many will gather at Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor beach front to celebrate the inaugural Cardboard Boat Race. Chris Roth, president of the Hancock County Historical Society, tells News 25 the cardboard…
The Fort Bayou Drawbridge in Jackson County will have temporary night closures this week. During those overnight closures, crews will be pouring concrete and lifting and installing new machinery. Drivers are advised to find an alternate route. Detour signs will be in place. Motorists are reminded to be on high alert for roadside workers. The bridge will close Tuesday, July…
The Blue Moon Art Project contest is back ahead of the Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival. Now is your time to enter for a chance to win $2,000 and more. As a part of the contest, applicants across the state, ages 21 and older, are encouraged to submit a painting showing their interpretation of Blue Moon. This year’s theme…
Residents and city leaders in Mississippi’s capitol are working together on a vision for the city to cover the next two decades. At a meeting in south Jackson, five key issues were discussed: housing, the environment, neighborhoods, administration, and mobility. Crime also was a concern. The Clarion Ledger reports the meeting was part of an effort to include residents’ voices…
Seafood, live music, and family fun were some of the things that took place at the 37th annual OLG Crab Fest in Bay St. Louis Saturday. The Crab Fest took place from July 1st to July 3rd from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. There was all of the best boiled seafood from shrimp to crab and festgoers could also listen…
After about four years, all of the hard work has finally paid off for one local seven-year-old. Surrinity Bynum won her first ever state title for the 2021 Mississippi Cinderella Tot Pageant. She earned herself a crown and will also be headed to Dallas for internationals. News 25 caught up with Surrinity where she was fundraising at Rouses in Gulfport…
South Mississippians spent the day dodging wet weather to celebrate our independence. July 4th, 1776: a day commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America. After spending 20 plus years in the military, Veteran Lee Brown celebrates July 4th with more than just cooking great food, he also had a wardrobe that speaks for itself. “It’s near…
A 17-year-old is now behind bars following a drive-by shooting in Jackson County. Sheriff Mike Ezell says Eric Martin of Biloxi was arrested Friday night after a fight and reports of someone shooting from a vehicle in the area of Columbus Circle in St. Martin where two houses were struck by bullets. Investigators found Martin at a home on Cortez…
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…