Gulfport Archives - Page 102 of 107

Scott LoBaido Visits Coast to Paint American Flag on VFW

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March 10, 2015

An artist leaving his mark across the states by painting American flags to honor veterans stopped in Gulfport Tuesday.

Artist, Scott LoBaido, Coming to Gulfport as Part of his 50 State "Painting Flags Across America Tour"

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March 3, 2015

Celebrated artist, Scott LoBaido, who calls the American flag "the greatest piece of artwork ever created," together with his aptly named vehicle, Betsy, fully loaded with LoBaido's painting supplies, are on a mission.

Harrison County Students Gear Up for Robotics Competition

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March 2, 2015

Monday night, they unveiled their robot.

Gulfport Seeks Help from State to Build Downtown Aquarium

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February 27, 2015

This week, the House approved a $1 million fund to go toward building an aquarium in downtown Gulfport.

Hands on Mississippi Donates Food to Needy in the Community

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February 25, 2015

Hands on Mississippi gave away 400 boxes of fresh food from 2 to 4 p.m. in Gulfport Wednesday afternoon.

Update: Person in Custody After Bound Woman Discovered in Lowe's Parking Lot

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February 23, 2015

Andrew Clinton Cruse Jr., 54, is now in custody following the discovery of a bound woman in a local Lowe's parking lot.

Kiwanis Club of Gulfport Raising Money to Fight Neonatal Tetanus

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February 20, 2015

Neonatal Tetanus is a disease that can quickly turn the joy of childbirth into a tragedy, a disease affecting many third world countries.

Local Trainer Plans to Open Gym/Dance Studio in Gulfport

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February 19, 2015

After the Gulfport P.A.L. center closed in Gaston Point, Rickey Toles knew he needed to give the community a safe space to exercise and learn.

Krewe of Gemini Rolls Through Downtown Gulfport

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February 17, 2015

The Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras parade is rolling through downtown Gulfport Tuesday evening.

Orange Grove Students Learn About Electrical Safety

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February 12, 2015

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 70% of child related electrical accidents occur at home, even with an adult present.

The Final Paws: Part II

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February 12, 2015

News 25 reached out to a local pet crematorium, A Pet's Memory, to learn more about the pet cremation industry and to understand why pet owners choose to cremate their pets.

Women of Wisdom Collecting Shoes to Donate to Haiti

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February 11, 2015

One local group of women is giving back to the community by collecting shoes.

Local Students Go Through Tornado Drills to be Prepared

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February 11, 2015

It's Tornado Preparedness Week and local students are learning exactly what do in case one forms on the Coast.

Hope Academy Breaks Ground on New School Building

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February 9, 2015

On Monday, 60 students from Hope Academy broke ground on a new land they'll love, a home of books and learning.

Louisiana Woman Arrested for Stealing from Gulfport Church

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February 9, 2015

A 44 year old Louisiana woman is in jail, accused of stealing from a Gulfport church.

Gulfport Seabee Base Holds Annual Active Shooter Drill

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February 6, 2015

The Gulfport Seabees held their annual active shooter drill to prepare for the potential scenario.

Neighbors Upset After Parents Found with Children in Dog Cages

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February 5, 2015

Neighbors are still upset after the Gulfport Police Department arrested and charged three Gulfport residents for allegedly locking their children in dog kennels.