Even though carnival season lasts just over a month, the impact for local businesses is more long-term. Thousands of tourists and locals pour into boutiques, restaurants, bars, and other businesses along parade routes, boosting revenue by double digits. For new…
The annual Krewe of Diamonds Mardi Gras parade is now ten years strong. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson takes us to the streets of downtown Bay St. Louis for a look back on the fun. It may not be the most…
Today is the final day of the carnival season. Before the Lenten season begins, the City of Biloxi had their biggest party of the year. It’s the Gulf Coast Carnival Association’s annual Mardi Gras parade, a culmination of 109 years…
A Biloxi Mardi Gras spectator was killed today after falling on a piece of rebar just before 4 p.m. Biloxi Fire Chief Joe Boney says a teenager was watching the Gulf Coast Carnival Association parade on the back of his…
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a 12-year-old boy Tuesday afternoon. Shortly after noon, dispatchers got a call that the boy was found unresponsive at his home in the Helena community. Sheriff Mike Ezell says a…
The Moss Point Police need the citizen’s help with locating Josephy Baker who escaped from police custody. On February 26, 2017, Josephy Baker was arrested by Moss Point Police for felony drug charges. Baker was being escorted to a patrol…
2017 Annual Krewe of Neptune Night Parade.
Meantime, police are still searching for 28 year old James Wilson McDowell, wanted for murder. Police responded to the shooting on North Lang Avenue around 7:30 Monday evening. Police found the victim dead of a gunshot wound. The identity of…
Two people are behind bars and police are searching for one more after a person was shot dead in long beach last night. 29 year old Michael Taylor and 29 year old Charity McDowell are both charged with accessory after…
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the set up for the GCCA Parade.
Two people are in custody and police are searching for one more in Monday night's homicide in Long Beach. Long Beach police responded to the shooting on North Lang Avenue around 7:30 Monday night. Police found the victim, 25 year…
The City of Moss Point revamps the utilities department as state auditors continue to investigate a $3.4 million deficit. The city conducted its own investigation and discovered hundreds of residents found ways to bypass the city’s metering system that monitors…
There was a packed house at the coliseum this evening for this year’s Gulf Coast Carnival Association coronation ball. The ball marks the culmination of the 2017 carnival season. The colors, costumes, and theme for the ball vary from year…
The City of Moss Point revamps the utilities department as state auditors continue to investigate a $3.4 million deficit. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from City Hall with the latest on the investigation.
It’s raining royalty in the Coast Coliseum as the Coast Carnival Association’s Mardi Gras ball comes to an end. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us with an inside look.
Authorities are investigating a possible homicide on Lange Avenue in Long Beach. News 25’s Hank Davis is on the scene with more.
Spring Break is a popular time here on the Coast. Tickets are already selling out for concerts and some hotels are completely booked for Biloxi’s Black Spring Break Weekend. The streets of Beach Boulevard may be clear right now, but April…
With the City of Biloxi’s preparations for their annual Fat Tuesday festivities nearly complete, city officials have a few tips for those planning on attending. Over 40,000 people attended the Krewe of Neptune parade in Biloxi earlier this weekend. An…
The streets of downtown Gulfport are sure to be packed tomorrow as the 49th annual Krewe of Gemini parade rolls through the downtown area. City leaders tell News 25 last year’s turnout was a record breaker. They have high expectations…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is in desperate need of funds to repair and maintain roadways across the state, according to MDOT Commissioner Tom King as he spoke to the Harrison County Republican Women’s Club today. Tom King made a…
The California triple homicide suspect who was arrested in Biloxi will be extradited back to California. Police say it’s possible he was on the Coast for more than a month. Biloxi police arrested Jerod Michael Watson Friday by Howard Avenue…
According to the City of Biloxi's Facebook page, former Mayor AJ Holloway was released from the hospital this afternoon around 4:30 with advice from his doctor to enjoy life, but don't over do it. During Saturday's Krewe of Neptune Parade,…
The good times will roll very soon in the city of Biloxi for the Gulf Coast Carnival Association's Mardi Gras Parade. Biloxi police want to make sure you have a fun and most importantly safe time at this year's parade…
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Lt. Doug Adams, about Walk MS on Saturday March 11th at 8:00 pm at Fort Maurepas City Park in Ocean Springs MS.