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Countdown to Mardi Gras: This year, 7 weeks of festivities

By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Christmas season is officially drawing to a close, but it's just the start of the season leading up to New Orleans' biggest street party: Mardi Gras. Some walking parades and…

2020 Mississippi Legislative Session begins Tuesday

We are one day away from the first Tuesday of 2020, and that means the clock is ticking down to opening day of this year's state legislative session. Tomorrow morning, lawmakers from throughout Mississippi will join at the state capitol…

House fire on Bay Cove in Harrison County

A home was damaged in a fire today in Harrison County. According to Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan, around 5:30 pm Friday evening, Harrison County Fire Rescue, along with Gulfport Fire Dept. and CRTC were called to a single story home…

Spring Arts Festival in Ocean Springs

The annual Spring Arts Festival in Ocean Springs is calling all local artists, crafters, and growers. Applications are now available for vendors wanting to participate in this year’s Herb, Garden, and Art Festival. Last year there was plenty to see…

Annual Twelfth Night Celebration

With the holiday season wrapping up, carnival season is right around the corner. A yearly tradition called Twelfth Night will be celebrated at the Biloxi Visitors Center on Sunday at 5 p.m. The reigning Royal Court of Gulf Coast Carnival…

Rebecca Powers sworn in as District 2 Supervisor for Gulfport

Rebecca Powers officially took the oath of office tonight in Gulfport. Surrounded by friends and family at Salute Restaurant in Gulfport, Powers was sworn in as the District 2 supervisor in Harrison County. Powers defeated Shawn Petro in August for…

Ice skating at the Coast ends Sunday

If you are looking for an opportunity to ice skate on the Coast, this weekend is your last chance for a while. Ice skating at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum will wrap up on Sunday and won’t be back until November.…

Clydesdales return for Mardi Gras 2020

The world famous Budweiser Clydesdales will be making their way to the Gulf Coast for the Mardi Gras season. You can see them parading across the Coast later this month as they make four stops from Bay St. Louis to…

Coast man almost dies due to vaping

As of December 27th, the CDC says 2,561 cases of lung injuries linked to e-cigarettes or vaping products have been reported. At least 55 deaths have been confirmed in 27 states. Today, News 25’s Kristen Anzuini spoke to one Biloxi…

Biloxi Beach Boardwalk to double in size

In just a few weeks, expansions onto the West Beach Boardwalk in Biloxi will be underway. This expansion will double the boardwalk in size going west toward Treasure Bay Casino. It will be a walkway about 2,500 feet long mixed…

Biloxi infrastructure update

Some major infrastructure projects are nearing completion in East Biloxi as we move through 2020. Right before Christmas work crews laid down the last base course of asphalt on the north end of Forrest Avenue and railroad tracks. Now workers…

Volunteers needed for wreath pick-up

Nearly 22,000 graves at the Biloxi National Cemetery still decorated with wreaths after this year’s wreath-laying ceremony honoring our Coast veterans. Now this weekend those wreaths need to be picked up. Crusaders for Veterans and other event organizers are asking…

Ms. Gulf Coast Chamber Gearing Up for Coast One Awards

They're the cream of the crop and the coast's finest! Speaking of the coast's finest, Adele Lyons with the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce joined us on News 25 Today to fill us in on the upcoming One Coast…

Officer and K9 injured in accident in Pascagoula

It was a scary New Year’s Eve for the Pascagoula Police Department after two of their officers were involved in a serious accident. A police officer and his K9 partner are recovering after being hit by a drunk driver while…

New bait and tackle shop opens in Gulfport

Fishing is a major industry along the Mississippi Coast. A new shop hopes to attract sportsmen of all backgrounds. Wicked Fish Bait and Tackle opened its doors for the first time this morning at its location on Highway 49 in…

Local woman turns 100-years-old

A local family celebrated the New Year with one member celebrating the milestone of a lifetime! As we turn the calendar on a new year and new decade, Ernestine McLeod is celebrating a century filled with love and family. Hubert…

Therapy dogs provide comfort on the Coast

You’ve probably heard of using yoga or essential oils to help you relax, but what about dogs? Meet Doc. He and his owner, Mike Bowin, make a huge difference in the lives of many on the Coast almost daily with…