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…
Female remains identified, husband wanted in Pearl River County
Investigators are still on the lookout for a Pearl River County man. They say they’re upgrading charges against 61-year-old Charles Bowman to murder after concluding remains found in his home are his missing wife. Pearl River County Deputy Coroner Albert…
Woman will serve ten years for embezzlement of Pink Hearts Fund
Today a woman was sentenced to ten years in prison after embezzling over $265,000 from a local nonprofit organization. “I’m very pleased with the verdict. I needed this for closure, I had to have this.” For 22 months now, JoAn…
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…
Record setting tiger shark at MS Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
The 71st annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo in Gulfport continues into its fourth day and already record breaking catches have been brought in. This year, two grand prizes of $25,000 each will be awarded to the record-breaking sting ray and…
NASA fires up a new rocket engine
All aboard the Phantom Express! The NASA Stennis Space Center in Hancock County began testing their AR-22 Engine. Faster, more responsible, and affordable space access may seem like light-years away, but the NASA Stennis Space Center is now making it…
Armed robbery suspect wanted in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs police are looking for a suspect who allegedly robbed the Dollar General on Bienville Boulevard. Witnesses told police the suspect wore a mask and was dressed in black. The suspect held a handgun during the robbery and reportedly…
Man steals car during test drive in Biloxi
After test driving a vehicle in Biloxi, a Lucedale man has been arrested, but before his arrest, the same test drive turned into an attempt to steal the car. Twenty-six year-old Joseph Mills has been charged with taking of a…
Gun accident injures six-year-old in Saucier
A six-year-old boy was airlifted to the USA Medical Center in Mobile with non-life threatening injuries after playing with a gun in Saucier. Around 7 a.m., the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting on Reese Drive. According to…
Tomato and Watermelon Festival
Every Saturday, the Ocean Springs Farmers Market is open for anyone to come and enjoy. This past Saturday they changed things up a little. Saturday marked the end of tomato season and the beginning of watermelon season for farmers along…
Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Fest
The 34th annual Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Festival has come to an end, but it was an exciting one. The rain didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits on this year’s festivities. The Crab Festival estimates they had anywhere between 20,000…
Gulf Coast Pride Fest
The Point Cadet Pavilion was filled with pride and bright colors on Saturday as members of the LGBTQ community came out to celebrate Gulf Coast Pride Fest. June is Pride Month and what better way to end the month than…
Six-year-old injured in accidental shooting in Saucier
On Monday, July 2nd, 2018, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced that the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office responded to Reese Drive in Saucier, MS in reference to a shooting. According to Sheriff Peterson, the shooting occurred around 7 a.m. Once deputies arrived…
SoSo Foundation Fish Fry
The SoSo Strong Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation held their second annual fish fry on Saturday with all proceeds going straight to support children with rare brain cancers. The fish were hand breaded and hearts were heavy during this fundraiser. The…
Senator visits Gulf Coast
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith visited the Gulf Coast Saturday and enjoyed some of the festivities in our area that she says she is truly fond of. She was appointed by the governor to replace Senator Thad Cochran and now she is…
Fatal crash on I-10 in Hancock County
The person that was fatally injured in the wreck on I-10 Saturday morning has been identified. Hancock County Coroner Jim Faulk has identified the victim as 22-year-old Sheinque Wiggans of Jamaica. The crash happened near exit 13. Bay St. Louis…
34th annual OLG Crab Festival
Seafood, music, and rides, those are just some of the things you’ll be able to enjoy at the 34th annual Crab Fest this weekend in Bay St. Louis. The event is hosted by the Our Lady of the Gulf Church…