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Free saltwater sport fishing day

If you are looking to fish today, but don’t have a license, you’re in luck. The Department of Marine Resources has designated today as free salt water sport fishing day which means anyone can fish for free even those without…

Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo fireworks at 9 p.m.

It’s the final day of the Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo in Gulfport. As with each year during the annual event, they plan to go out with a bang. Fishing Rodeo President Richie Valdez says the past five days of stormy…

Firework free zones in Biloxi

The City of Biloxi is once again staging a fireworks-free zone on East Beach. The designated area is located between Oak Street and the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor which should be the perfect place to view the city’s firework show…

Catch the fireworks shows on the Gulf Coast

If you’re looking for a chance to celebrate America locally, you’re in luck with several cities all along the Gulf Coast are hosting fireworks shows tonight. Gulfport’s show starts at 8:45 at Jones Park. Pascagoula’s show starts at 9 p.m.…

Overnight shooting in Gulfport

Just after midnight officers responded to the 1200 block of Prudie Circle where they found an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers also located marijuana at the scene which they believe could have played a role in the…

Fireworks Celebration at MGM Park

With just one more day until the nation’s 242nd birthday, the Gulf Coast is eager to get the party started. What better way to do that than at MGM Park where News 25’s Veronica Bayona has more details.

Holiday traffic in Mississippi

The Mississippi Highway Patrol says it has all available troopers working during the Fourth of July. The two-day enforcement period is today and Wednesday. Patrol spokesman Chase Elkins says checkpoints are being set up to find drivers who are impaired…

Fourth of July fireworks celebration

The City of Ocean Springs is getting a head start on the Fourth of July celebrations. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is at Fort Maurepas Park where the festivities are underway.

Village Viking Summer Camp

For nine years, children across the Coast have been attending the Bayou View Elementary Viking Village Summer Camp. Every week, kids get to hear from two guests. This afternoon our very own Meteorologist Payton Malone talked about hurricane season and…

Healthy meal prep service now offered at Coast Roast Coffee

You can now have a healthy meal with your mid-day cup of coffee at a local coffee shop in Gulfport. Coast Roast Coffee in downtown Gulfport is now selling packaged to-go meals from Prep by KUG, a healthy meal-prep business…

Red snapper season to close on Sunday

The state recreational fishing season for red snapper will close in Mississippi territorial waters on Sunday, July 8th at 11:59 p.m. and reopen on Monday, July 23rd at 12:01 a.m. According to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, during the…

Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

The weather has put a damper on some fireworks shows and caused others to be postponed, but the show will go on for the Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display in Gulfport. It’s not every day…

Pet safety for the Fourth of July

It’s that time of year again. Fireworks are part of many celebrations and are tons of fun for humans, but not so much for our pets. This Fourth of July, look up at the sky to see fireworks, but don’t…

Fourth of July fireworks celebration

The City of Ocean Springs is getting a head start on the Fourth of July celebrations. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is at Fort Maurepas Park where the festivities are kicking off.

Firework free zones in Biloxi

Fireworks on the Fourth can be fun for all ages, but they can also be dangerous. Thankfully, if you want to take part in the festivities while keeping your family safe from firework related hazards, the City of Biloxi is…

Catch the fireworks shows around the Gulf Coast

Several cities all along the Gulf Coast are hosting firework shows tonight and Wednesday. Gulfport’s show starts at 8:45 at Jones Park tomorrow. Pascagoula’s party kicks off at 6:30 tomorrow and the show begins at 9 p.m. at Beach Park.…

House fire in Saucier

Two Saucier residents had a scary wake-up call early this morning as flames engulfed their home. It happened at a house on East Adams Road around 4:30 a.m. and when a News 25 reporter arrived on the fiery scene around…

Beau Rivage Casino honors WWII heroes

It’s not every day you get to meet a war hero. Today, more than a hundred people at the Beau Rivage Casino banded together for a special event honoring two World War II survivors and heroes. Eighty members of the…

Fourth of July traffic plan

With the Fourth of July right around the corner, the City of Gulfport has released a traffic plan to ensure the roads do not become overly congested following the fireworks show at Jones Park. Gulfport PD PIO Sgt. Clayton Fulks…

New state laws in effect

New laws are taking effect in Mississippi about dog fighting, highway traffic, and transporting alcohol. With Mississippians gearing up for the Fourth of July, it is important to take note of some new laws that are going into effect. These…

Piers reopen in Gulfport

Hurricane Nate pounded the Gulf Coast in October and left behind multiple damaged piers in Gulfport. The winds and waves from the storm ripped out wooden planks and tore up other sections of the pier. After nine months of repairs,…

Diamondhead Bayou Drive kayak launch open

If you are looking to drop your kayak into the water in Diamondhead you are now in luck. The city recently opened the Diamondhead Bayou Drive Kayak Launch located at 94197 Bayou Drive. The park will be open from 6…