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One dead in Jackson County rest stop area accident

On Tuesday, March 05, 2019, three New Orleans area college students were traveling east on Interstate 10 when they stopped at the Eastbound Rest Area in Jackson County to use the facilities. Upon returning to their vehicle one of the…

Salvation Army deploys to Alabama to help tornado victims

While the cold air settles in for a few days, it’s important to remember we are now in severe weather season. A tornado ripped through Alabama this past weekend leaving 23 people dead and dozens displaced from their homes and…

Cold weather impacting plants

It’s the beginning of March, but we’ve experienced unseasonably warm weather in February. With the temperature dropping to freezing in some areas over the last few days, places like Fazzio’s Home and Farm Center have to take special care of…

Cold weather shelters opening

The following locations will be open as Cold Weather Shelters in Harrison County over the next few days: Gulfport Salvation Army Building, 2019 22nd Street, Gulfport -- opens Monday and Tuesday nights at 4 PM; contact Salvation Army for additional…

Krewe of Gemini prepares for Fat Tuesday

Krewe of Gemini is the only association on the Coast to have two parades, but they are ready to wrap up the Mardi Gras season tomorrow night with just as much enthusiasm as their first parade they held on Saturday.…

City of Biloxi traffic plan for Spring Break

After we finish the last of the king cakes, it will be time to hit the beach for spring break. As for traffic, the Biloxi Police Department plans to use the same traffic plan as last year. The plan limits…

Traffic plan for Gulf Coast Carnival Association Parade

With the Gulf Coast Carnival Association parading in downtown Biloxi tomorrow, the city has a few reminders. With tomorrow’s parade stretching longer than any other Biloxi parade, it hits a lot of construction zones. All roads that will be paraded…

Only two arrests made at Pass Parade

It was another exciting year for the people in Pass Christian as they celebrated their annual Mardi Gras parade. Despite the bad weather, around 40,000 people showed up to watch the floats roll on. The parade started at 12 p.m.…

Mardi Gras madness in Pass Christian

Pass Christian's parade is one of the oldest on the Coast and thousands of people head to the small town every year to celebrate Mardi Gras. “Chaotic, it was very chaotic. There were people all over the place.” That’s how…

Structure fire in Gulfport

This morning around 4:30 Gulfport firefighters began fighting flames on a structure on Indiana Avenue that took them hours to contain. According to a Gulfport Fire Department official, no one was inside the structure at the time of the fire.…

Mystic Krewe of Seahorse Parade

On this Lundi Gras, the only parade letting the good times roll resides in Bay St. Louis. News 25’s Jaylon Morris has more from the annual Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Parade.

Krewe of Diamondhead Mardi Gras Parade

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…

Krewe of Gemini celebrates 50 years

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,…

Krewe of Neptune rolls through Biloxi

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…

Special Tactics Airmen ruck along Highway 90

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…

Pass Christian prepares for Mardi Gras

The annual St. Paul Mardi Gras Parade in Pass Christian is set for Sunday as locals are gearing up for a very festive weekend. According to the Pass Christian Police Department, preparation for the event has been in the works…

Local family receives surprise homecoming

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…

Ocean Springs Night Parade

The phrase ‘don’t rain on my parade’ rang true tonight in Ocean Springs. Despite the rainy weather, locals came out in full force for the annual Ocean Springs Carnival Association Parade. News 25’s Jaylon Morris has more.

Popp’s Ferry Elementary Mardi Gras Parade

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…

Speckled Trout fishing could be put on hold

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 voided deal, Port of Gulfport moves forward

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 investigating homicide

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…

Gautier Amnesty Program begins today

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…