Fourth of July Festivities
Monday, the Fourth of July, there will be plenty of free firework shows to catch around the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Fireworks will be shot from Deer Island at 9 p.m. on Monday. Best place to catch them will be near…
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Saturday and Sunday Fourth of July Festivities
Waveland’s Fourth of July Fireworks Show is Saturday with music by Category Six. It begins at 6 and lasts until 9 and is free to the public. Biloxi’s Back Bay Fireworks takes place at 9 p.m. on Sunday, put on…
Friday Night Fourth of July Festivities
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend to celebrate the Fourth, there are plenty of options here on the Coast. Tonight, you can catch Toby Keith at the Harrah’s Great Lawn. The concert begins at 7 and tickets…
Attorney General Jim Hood Responds to HB 1523 Strike Down
State Attorney General Jim Hood also released a statement. He said, “Our attorneys will evaluate this decision to determine whether or not to appeal all or parts of Thursday’s ruling. I believe in the free exercise of religion and there…
Governor Phil Bryant Responds to HB 1523 Strike Down
In a statement released this morning, Governor Phil Bryant responds: “Like I said when I signed House Bill 1523, the law simply provides religious accommodations granted by many other states and federal law. I am disappointed Judge Reeves did not…
Dog Rescued After Accident on I-110 Bridge
The dog was ejected from a car following a car accident on the I-110 bridge. The bridge is six stories above the water. The dog is a Doberman-Pit Bull mix. It took only 10 minutes for MDMR Marine Patrol officers…
Volunteer Bird Stewards Needed Throughout the Summer
Coast residents know that there are a lot of bird-nesting sites along the beaches. Some Coast travelers might not be aware of them. Volunteers are needed to help get the word out to keep people off those bird-nesting sites. Volunteers…
Reaction to Federal Judge’s Strike Down of HB 1523
Tony Boyette, a plaintiff in one of the four cases against HB 1523, joined us in studio this afternoon.
Tourist Fighting Flesh Eating Bacteria
A Baton Rouge man visiting South Mississippi is now fighting for his life at Bay St. Louis Hospital after contracting a flesh eating virus here on the Coast. Richard Empson’s niece, Elizabeth Daggett, joins us on the phone.
Man Shot and Killed in Gulfport
The main question on resident’s minds at the Gulf Mist Apartments: who was the 30-year-old man shot and killed at their complex? According to Jamie Hatcher, the manager of the complex, Christopher Jerome Smith did not live at Gulf Mist.…
To Go Cup Law in Effect Today
Starting today, you may now carry your alcoholic beverages down the street in certain districts along the Coast. The open container law is officially in effect, meaning in specific areas of South Mississippi cities, you may ask for a to-go…
Homicide Investigation at Gulf Mist Apartments
News 25’s Laurene Callander interviews Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papania about a homicide investigation at the Gulf Mist Apartments. [mappress mapid="3082"]
Homicide Investigation Underway in Gulfport
Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove tells News 25 he is on the scene of a homicide investigation at the Gulf Mist Apartment Complex in Gulfport. Reporter Laurene Callander is en route to the scene and will have live reports throughout…
Federal Judge Blocks Religious Accommodations Act
A federal judge killed Missississippi's controversial "religious freedom" law Thursday night minutes before it was set to take effect. U.S. District Court Judge Carlton Reeves stated that the bill was an unfortunate example of mississippi trying to write discrimination into…
Gulfport Residents Tired of Flooding
Tensions were high at the Good Deeds Community Center in Gulfport tonight as the public and city leaders try to get on the same page when it comes to flooding issues in the city. Dozens of residents sat and listened…
‘Fur-reedom’ Fees Waived at Humane Society of South Mississippi
Independence Day is right around the corner and the Humane Society of South Mississippi is giving you an opportunity to give independence to a cat or dog. Starting today until Saturday, the Humane Society is hosting ‘Fur-reedom Fees Waived’, all…
An Evening of Jazz
Tonight, the jazz is swinging in Fishbone Alley. The 13th Street Jazz Bistro in downtown Gulfport is hosting the second annual “Evening of Jazz” for Rebecca’s House. A New Orleans based jazz trio will be providing some sounds that are…
Construction for Parking Garage at Scarlet Pearl to Begin
Pretty soon you won’t need an umbrella or even a bus to get into the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in D’Iberville. Construction is set to begin mid-July on a seven floor parking garage built right up against the casino building.…
Billionaire Buyer Stops in Biloxi
Two Gulf Coast businesses are hoping to parlay their small businesses for something bigger. They are getting the chance of a lifetime and coming face-to-face with CNBC’s “Billion Dollar Buyer,” who is also the owner and CEO of Biloxi’s Golden…
Prime of Life Center Opens in Saucier
Seniors welcomed the brand new Prime of Life Center in Saucier this morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The facility offers activities such as art, exercise, pottery and ceramics for residents 55 and older . The original senior center was…
Gulfport Native to Compete in Paralympics
A Gulfport native and current member of the U.S. Men’s Sitting Volleyball Team was named to the 2016 Paralympic roster. Charlie Swearingen will join the ninth ranked team in the world which most recently finished fifth at the World Para-Volley…
Other Laws Going into Effect Friday
A few other laws will go in effect tomorrow. Students who live in “C,” “D,” or “F” rated districts can attend charter schools in another district. Superintendents will no longer be voted in and will now be appointed to the…
Texting and Driving Fine Increases
While some new laws are taking effect tomorrow, the penalties for others are going up. It’s been a year since texting and driving has been illegal in Mississippi. Tomorrow, the fine for texting and driving is switching gears from $25…
HB 1523 Taking Effect Tomorrow
House Bill 1523 officially goes into effect tomorrow. Signed by Governor Phil Bryant,the Religious Freedom Bill has stirred up a lot of criticism from the LGBTQ community, claiming the bill makes it legal to discriminate against their human rights. Tomorrow,…