It was all No matter how many headlines we see like this, nothing ever seems to get better. The works of art students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Colleges Harrison County Campus are featured in the Annual Spring Student Art Exhibit and Competition in the Fine Art Gallery throughout the month of April, with a reception and awards presentation on April 26 at noon. Box 1780 Gulfport, MS 39502 | (228) 868-5700. Police responded around 9:30 p.m. Sunday to Government Street in the downtown business area near the Scratch Kitchen for reports of gunfire. Gulfport Police responded to a domestic dispute at 1:40 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2021. More families than you realize are dealing with it. Mississippi city faces tough road rebuilding after tornado Associated Press 01:09. Browse The Sun Herald obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. Offenses ranged from traffic, drug, and firearm violations, to drunkenness, permit violations, officer assaults, and shootings. MBI will be the agency releasing information to the public, Ducr said. element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Dog steps benefit all kinds of dogs, from toy breeds to dogs that shouldnt do a lot of jumping. Gulfport Police . As of the 2020 census, the city of Gulfport had a total population of 72,926, with 416,259 in the metro area as of 2018. More details forthcoming. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. virtual: false, On Saturday, an organization that has blessed people with nutritious meals for nearly 40 years was blessed by the community it serves. Chilly start Monday morning. Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he had signed House Bill 1636 which commits $100,192,527 in Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) funding to projects along Mississippi's Gulf Coast. The MBI has not yet spoken to media on the scene in Gulfport. was arrested in connection to a shooting on Saturday night that left a man dead. Miguel Mendoza, 33, of Elgin, Texas, has received a sentencing of 135 months after a traffic stop on I-10 in Pass Christian led to his arrest. Testimony in the January trial revealed that Toler threatened and, Biloxi is getting ready to fix two railroad crossings -- including the Main Street crossing where a train collided with a tour bus in 2017. Police say McMillan did not comply with the officers verbal commands to stop running and drop his weapon. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for 81-year-old Conrad George Howell. He leads a talented group of Reporters, Producers, Anchors and Meteorologists. Gulfport police have turned over all evidence to the state bureau and are cooperating fully with the investigation, Cooper said. Officials with the Biloxi Police Department responded at 8:30 p.m. to a shots fired call at the 100 block of Briarfield Avenue. The project, which is expected to take two months,, When Mississippi Power learned an employee had family in Rolling Fork in need of help, they did not hesitate to lend a hand. Biloxi Police say officers responded to Briarfield Avenue about (Gulfport, Mississippi) Due to a water main repair the City of Gulfport has issued a Boil Water Notice for the residents and businesses in the area of Dye Road from Dedeaux Road north to Camden Circle. Law enforcement officers from Biloxi, Harrison County, Gulfport, and multiple other departments responded to a report of nearly a dozen shots fired during an event on the Mississippi Gulf Coast Sunday evening. Cooper did not release the age of the person who was wounded by a bullet. Biloxi police responded to the 100 block of Briarfield Avenue around 8:30 p.m. Saturday to the report of a shooting incident. CNN The Mississippi Bureau of Investigations has launched a probe regarding a police officer shooting and killing a teenager earlier this month in the city of Gulfport, police said, as. On January 26, Gulfport Police Officer John Schwartz found a man who'd gone missing -- a retired sheriff's deputy from Vicksburg who had been abducted, bound and apparently left for dead in Victim identified in deadly train-vehicle accident in Stone County Featured WXXV Staff April 12, 2023 GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - The future of Spring Break in Biloxi is up for debate after this years event ended in violence as two shootings took place near Surf Style, killing one person and injuring five others including a police officer. The 19-year-old accused of filming sexual acts with dogs made her first count appearance Thursday. The police department is also conducting its own internal investigation to determine whether policies were violated. A crowd of police and EMS officials have since swarmed the scene. Heres what happened. News 25's Spencer Pullen was in Biloxi with the, William Carey University's School of Nursing is making it easier for licensed practical nurses in the state to become registered nurses while continuing to work at their current jobs. Angel May Pierce, 19, and Jerry Cornelious Parkman, 24, were arrested on charges of first-degree murder. Gulfport police are reporting an officer involved shooting Thursday afternoon off Pass Road. According to WLOX, four people were injured when a balcony collapsed at a townhome in Gulfport. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. A possible tornado touched down in Gulfport this evening as one of Hurricane Ida's powerful rain bands moved onshore. Forty-one-year-old Matthew May, In Biloxi, work to repair one major railroad crossing in the downtown area is now underway. According to initial numbers from the Biloxi Police Department, officers responded to 669 spring break calls for service and there were over 60 vehicles towed and 40 arrests, including 19 felonies. Bill prohibits municipalities, in most cases, from charging customers based on anything other than water usage. partner_name: "WXXV 25", Police in Louisville, Mississippi said the alleged incidents started in 2020 and continued through 2022. Download the WXXV News 25 and Weather Authority Mobile Apps on your smart phone or tablet device to receive breaking news and weather push notifications the minute it happens. The existing LPN advanced placement program, Memorial Hospital in Gulfport celebrated National Blue and Green Day. We are the most trusted source for local news. map: false, Police responded around 9:30 p.m. Sunday to Government Street in the downtown business area near the Scratch Kitchen for reports of gunfire. According to MBI, the shooting happened Sunday morning around 10:30 a.m. near the intersection of Horseshoe Road and MS 550. Biloxi police responded to the 100 block of Briarfield Avenue around 8:30 p.m. Saturday to the report of a shooting incident. The City of Gulfport | P.O. In the last 4 hours. He eventually admitted he was just angry with the person. Police are investigating after a man was found with gunshot wounds near a Mississippi apartment complex Saturday night. Authorities executed search warrants at multiple LA Harvest Company locations, which advertise selling varieties of help and Delta 8 products. number: 3, Get Pascagoula Mississippi latest and breaking news. CNN has reached out to the Harrison County Coroners office for further information. Anna Dillard, 36, is in custody after a traffic stop on Highway 43 North led to the discovery of fentanyl inside of her car. Tuesday's winning numbers for the estimated $441 million jackpot were 31, 35, 53, 54 and 55. }. Comment on the news, and join in the discussions at gulflive.com. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Gulfport, Mississippi, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. After more than 1250,000 votes, two Gulfport restaurants are the last two standing. Mississippi & Gulf Coast Local News, Breaking News, Weather and More Powerball: See the winning numbers in Saturday's $219 million drawing Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Saturday's jackpot. Devodrick Brister, 25, of Jayess, is dead following a fatal Biloxi shooting that left one other person injured. The Gulfport Water Works City council members in Gautier are set to make upgrades to 25 different lift stations across the city a $2.6 million project. The George County Sheriffs Office says Howard Lamar Moseley was located alive and well, and will be reunited with his family once he has been cleared by medical personnel. A vehicle overturned near Midway Avenue in the westbound lanes of Highway 90. Rumors swirled on Facebook that the shooting in downtown Ocean Springs was related to an earlier Black spring break shooting in Biloxi. appreciated. Heres his prison sentence. woman accused of having sex with teens while drugs, alcohol involved, Sheriff: Three arrested after breaking into Gulfport home, assaulting victim, Picayune woman pleads to using 2 social security numbers to collect benefits, Couple accused of taking toddler from hospital after possible cocaine overdose arrested in Bay St. Louis, Two arrested in connection to death of man found in Harrison Co. woods, Man dies after Sunday church shooting; Off-duty deputy confirmed as shooter, sources say, Man shot during altercation with church security member, Jones Co. sheriff says, Biloxi man sentenced for false tip to FBI, DIberville murder suspect now back in Mississippi, Grenada man indicted for capital murder of missing Ole Miss student. A person is dead and three others were injured, including an Alabama State Trooper, in a shooting in Escambia County that followed a chase. You have until Friday, March 31 at 11 p.m. EDT to buy your ticket. They found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. Some right here in Mississippi. partner_name: "WXXV 25", Vote for your favorite now, and vote often! There will be more than 20 stages of performances throughout the French Quarter from the foot of Canal Street down to Esplanade Avenue, and on Royal and Bourbon Streets. Gulfport police and the Mississippi Department of Investigation had not released any details to the media at 4:45 p.m. Sgt. She will take over for interim Superintendent Mike Ladner this summer. (WLOX) - Biloxi woman Gena Michelle Hall, 37, was sentenced to 2.5 years on Thursday after knowingly making a materially false statement on a tax return. According a WLOX reporter who was near the scene, shots rang out and people scrambled for safety. People protest in front of the Gulfport Police Department on October 11 after an officer shot and killed a teenager. WLOX News Now stories, video and breaking news alerts | Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula, MS. Could we be approaching an inflection point when it comes to mental health care and gun reform? District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 20-year-old Jaquez Devonte Porter of Biloxi was convicted of capital murder Thursday, Pascagoula has lifted the boil water notice in the Southeast quadrant of the city today. This child had his whole life ahead of him, but bullets from those officers took all possibility of that away in an instant, Crump said. A crowd of police and EMS officials have since swarmed the scene. When police arrived and made contact with the vehicle, members of the group left the vehicle and attempted to flee, he said. 2. element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", Led by senior research scientistPhil Klotzbach, Ph.D., the CSU Tropical Meteorology, A Pass Christian man was sentenced to 40 years in prison stemming from a 2021 road rage incident. (WJTV) One man is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Gulfport. South Mississippi will soon be featured on the big screen in a new heist movie called Cash Out 2, a movie that director Randall Emmett, known for producing The Irishman, says will be different form the rest of his films. Reports of gunshots came in just before 4 p.m., sending people running outside of the building. We are the most trusted source for local news. Justin Mitchell is the Sun Herald senior news editor and works on McClatchys audience engagement and development team. Critically injured boy still has bullet lodged in jaw. discovery: { 30-year-old James McMorris Jr. was charged with manslaughter. The shots could be heard in the 2400 block of the beachfront highway near Surf Style and elsewhere, authorities confirmed. The U.S. We live, work and play right here in South Mississippi. The shooting happened in the 100 block of Briarfield Avenue at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The Mega Millions is now worth $355 million, but with a cash value of $187.6 million. Sunday, you know, the worst happens, Family with newborn flees spring break violence. LIVE UPDATE: Sunday shootings leave an officer and three others injured during Spring Break in Biloxi. (AP) Shoppers at a south Mississippi outlet mall helped detain a man accused of . Sunday, you know, the worst happens, Lawrence said. Every lift station will receive new pumps, check valves and gate valves. (WLOX/Gray News) - At least one police officer and three others were injured following a shooting near surf style shop in Mississippi.According to WLOX, officers responded to a shots . Biloxi, MS current today tonight 70 F C Partly Cloudy Pressure 30 in Wind N 16 MPH Dew Point 53 Feels Like 70 Sunrise 6:27 AM Sunset 7:23 PM Moonrise 4:30 AM Moonset 3:55 PM Hourly 3-Day. GULFPORT (Oct. 28, 2021) - WXXV-TV (NBC and FOX) in Gulfport-Biloxi, Mississippi is pleased to welcome veteran newscaster Meggan Gray to the News 25 family. City officials are assessing the impacts of the spring break activities on the city, its residents, and its citizens. BILOXI, Miss. Harrison County Sheriffs Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a man they say is responsible for stealing 15 stoves from 3 construction sites in DIberville and St. Martin. Miss. When you see news happening, share it! Biloxi, MS 39531 (228) 896-1313; FCC Public File . . Gulfport offers something for everyone! From now until Sunday, Highway 90 will be jam-packed with thousands of people ready to have a blast for their Spring Break holiday. Watch Us. Enjoy the coastal life with an excursion to an island with Ship Island Excursions, find a fishing charter from the harbor in Jones Park or grab a tasty brew from Chandeleur Brewing Company in downtown Gulfports entertainment district. Watch Us. Hallmark locations such as the Port of Gulfport, Gulfport/Biloxi International Airport, Gulf Blue, Gulfport Sportsplex, Mississippi Aquarium, Jones Park, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center and much more are situated in the vibrant community of Gulfport. (WLOX) - Police have released more details surrounding the shooting in Ocean Springs that injured one person. } The United States is also home to the Holy See (Vatican City State), the United Nations, the European Union, and many other international organizations. Jason Ducr, public information officer for Gulfport police, said the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is on the way to the crime scene and will lead the investigation. Family members are sharing praise after doctors were able to remove Tristan Barnes from a ventilator Friday. Reeves signs $74M rural water infrastructure, Gov. Capt. }. As a team, the Warriors shooting 3,344, edging out Germantown in second place. A Coast police officer and other civilians were injured Sunday when shots rang out on U.S. 90 on the final day of Black spring break. Police are on the lookout for one suspect, described as a black male wearing a white shirt and khaki shorts. Crime scene tapes surrounds the Family Dollar, and investigators have marked the ground around a gray Kia Soul parked in front of the store. Biloxi MS Breaking News, Sports & Crime | Biloxi Sun Herald Part of the McClatchy Media Network Thursday, April 13, 2023 Today's eEdition 62F 69 57 Obituaries Sports Business Classifieds. Police were called to the store after receiving a 911 call that several people were waving firearms at passing cars. (228) 832-2525 | [email protected] Hwy 49 North Gulfport, MS 39503. Pelahatchie senior Beta students brought home the following awards from the States Beta Convention:. Some right here in Mississippi. Arianne Stechmann, 37, and Johnathan Kritzman, 31, are held at the Hancock County jail pending their extradition back to Louisiana. Investigators say McKee told the FBI a specific individual was planning to blow up the Biloxi Police Station. When things turned violent Sunday evening near Surf Style and Highway 90, Chris Lawrence and his family decided they needed to get out of their neighborhood along Pine Grove Avenue. By National Desk, 1h ago Mega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Friday's $476 million jackpot? He was taken, Black Spring Break weekend is in full swing here on the coast as spring breakers from across the country have made their way to the beach. . MHP searching for truck after fatal hit-and-run in Jackson Co. Mississippi daycare workers wont face felony charges following viral arrests, Bond set for Miss. category_id: null, In one case, the deputy pulled the trigger, leaving the man with wounds that required parts of his tongue to be sewn back together. His family members have waited 80 years, but finally, the remains of a World War II U.S. Army Air Forces bombardier are back here in his home state of Mississippi. The Starkville Police Department arrested two teenagers in connection to an afternoon shooting at KFC on Saturday. The last time the jackpot was won was on Jan. 31, when a ticket matched all of the numbers. evvnt_require("evvnt/discovery_plugin").init({ Go behind-the-scenes, stay on top of breaking news, hang with the stars, and much more. The shooting occurred at the Family Dollar store near Pass Road and 8th Avenue, GPD tweeted. Sunday, you know, the worst happens, Lawrence said. The main show will be in the afternoon over the water along Biloxi Beach, and it will be completely different than the last time the Thunderbirds were in Biloxi in 2019. }); When you see news happening, share it! BILOXI, Miss A Louisiana man has been arrested for the fatal shooting in Biloxi Mississippi not far from a popular beach shop. GULFPORT, Miss. Jackson County Sheriffs deputies are revving up and wrapping up 80 hours of refresher training on a very complicated motorcycle course. Local emergency managers reported seeing a funnel cloud and a tornado warning was in effect for more than 30 minutes. WLOX Careers. A video captured by a witness outside of the Family Dollar shows a person on the ground near the entrance. This story was originally published October 6, 2022, 3:15 PM. 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