It was a big weekend for the City of Diamondhead who hosted their annual Mardi Gras parade. The parade featured 15 floats, golf carts, and marching groups. The parade is one of the biggest events in Diamondhead and the city…
Over the weekend, the Krewe of Gemini celebrated their 50th carnival season in Gulfport. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood was a judge for the occasion, judging the many different homemade floats in the parade. There was a new route this year,…
Thousands packed the streets of downtown Biloxi on Saturday to experience one of the biggest parades on the Coast. News 25 brought you live coverage of the Biloxi krewe as they paraded through the streets on Saturday night. Actor John…
On Saturday, State Representative Sonya Williams-Barnes officially launched her campaign for a third term. Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy and State Representative Jeramey Anderson were on hand to speak on behalf of Representative Williams-Barnes. Williams-Barnes was first elected…
A unique military tribute marched tonight from Bay St. Louis all the way to Keesler Air Force Base. Two Special Tactics airmen rucked along Highway 90. When they arrived in Biloxi, 50 Keesler officers and airmen joined them. A ruck…
One local family got a very special surprise yesterday! Sergeant Brandon Normand surprised his two children at school. Sgt. Normand has been deployed for almost a year with the National Guard. His son was called to the stage during what…
Today was a big day for students and staff at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School as they got to enjoy their very own Mardi Gras parade. Thirty-one floats rolled in the annual Popp’s Ferry Mardi Gras Parade. Almost 60 from all…
Fishing of speckled trout on the Gulf Coast could be coming to a temporary halt within the next few weeks. The spotted sea trout is making waves with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources and local fishermen. On Friday, the…
Despite a voided deal last month that was expected to create 1,000 jobs, the Port of Gulfport continues to move forward. The deal was between the state and Topship for a shipyard in Gulfport. The oil-services affiliate of Edison Chouest…
Gulfport police are investigating a homicide that left one man dead. Police responded to the home to find 55-year-old Eric Harris dead from a gunshot wound. He is the fifth homicide victim in Gulfport since February 1st. “He was always…
The City of Gautier is offering a ‘get out of jail free’ pass for those who are willing to pay old fines in the month of March. Starting today if you pay the balance in full with cash, all unpaid…
Students at 28th Street Elementary School in Gulfport welcomed some special guests to help them celebrate ‘National Read Across America Day.’ The Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport invited elected officials and community leaders to read to each of the school’s kindergarten…
Police are on the scene investigating a suspicious death in Gulfport. The body of a man was discovered some time earlier today on the property of a residence located in the 500 block of 26th Street. Crime scene tape blocks…
The City of Biloxi and Keesler Air Force Base are teaming up to put on yet another magnificent air show in South Mississippi. Coastal Connections Host Toni Miles speaks with Msgt. Ryan Crane, from Public Affairs at Keesler Air Force…
They're Saints ... of the Apocalypse-military, veterans, law enforcement and first responders - a non-profit group in South Mississippi, and for the second year in a row, they are teaming up with CASA of Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties to…
Once a year, a general membership meeting takes place at the Maritime Activities Center in Pascagoula to discuss the Mississippi Maritime Museum. According to Museum President Perry Thompson, things seem to be moving in the right direction. The status report…
Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann visited the Coast this evening in Ocean Springs and Pascagoula. Hosemann is running for lieutenant governor in this upcoming election. He is currently in his third term as secretary of state. Hosemann tells News…
Every month Keesler Air Force Base holds a promotions ceremony to honor those airmen and women who are climbing ranks. Today, Keesler held their 81st Training Wing’s Promotions Ceremony and it was a little out of the ordinary. In addition…
As the ‘Restore Biloxi Infrastructure’ plan still continues some wonder if there’s an end in sight. With some of the biggest parades on the Coast taking center stage in Biloxi, some wonder if construction may cause an issue. Lingering construction…
The superstructure has finally arrived for a new pedestrian bridge in Biloxi. The bridge will be east of Main Street on Highway 90 just past the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The overpass will connect two new hotels that are…
Community colleges play a pivotal role in the education system, but without the proper funding students won’t be able to thrive at some of the state's community colleges. Community colleges in Mississippi including MGCCC are asking state lawmakers for support.…
Mississippi is preparing to start a lottery in the next few months and the State Revenue Commissioner says people will not have to pay sales tax to play the game of chance. Commissioner Herb Frierson says current laws and regulations…
On February 27, 2019, at approximately 3:32 a.m., the Bay St. Louis Police Department responded to a vehicle fire at B&J Pit Stop. The Bay St. Louis Fire Department also responded and quickly extinguished the fire. Most of the fire…
At Harrison Central Elementary this morning, teachers had a chance to get a little TLC with a free massage in between classes. Teachers work hard every day to make sure kids are learning and being taken care of which is…