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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…

South Mississippi Regional Care Mardi Gras Parade

This morning the good times were rolling at South Mississippi Regional Care Center in Long Beach. The parade was led by the Long Beach Fire Department and nurses and caregivers followed in line throwing beads and goodies. Some clients of…

28th Street Elementary students celebrate ‘Read Across America Day’

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…

Gulfport police investigating suspicious death

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…

Beau Rivage: CYP hosts sports betting seminar

As the market for sports betting continues to expand on the Mississippi Gulf Coast so does the education process on how to gamble responsibly. Tonight about 40 members from Coast Young Professionals hosted an engage and educate event at the…

Lighthouse Reflective Living for Seniors opens on the Coast

A new senior living facility in Ocean Springs has now opened their doors. Lighthouse Reflective Living for Seniors is locally owned. It offers memory care and assisted living so it can offer a beautiful place to live for senior citizens…

Possible new gun range coming to Gulfport

Dad’s Super Pawn on Highway 49 in Gulfport may see some major changes in the near future. They have the preliminary drawings done for a close to 20,000 square foot expansion. The main reason for this expansion is to add…

Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann visits the Coast

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…

Keesler Air Force Base Promotions Ceremony

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…

Diamondhead preparing for Mardi Gras

The City of Diamondhead is getting ready for one of their biggest days of the year that will be rolling in this weekend. On Saturday, Diamondhead is having their annual Mardi Gras Day Parade. There will about 15 floats in…