31st Annual Crab Fest
Our Lady of the Gulf Coast Crab Festival was a hit over the weekend in Bay St. Louis with carnival rides, live music, plenty of food, crafts and merchandise booths. There were more than enough good times to go around…
Celebrating the 4th of July
The beaches have been packed for the 4th July holiday. The sun was out in full force Sunday. It may have been very hot, but that didn't stop people from getting out enjoying the long weekend. With summer in the…
Getting Ready To Light Up The Sky
As we celebrate America's 240-th birthday, the sky will light up in spectacular colors with 4th of July fireworks. While there are several shows planned from Gulfport to Pascagoula, some South Mississippians are taking the Independence Day celebration into their…
Police Increase Check Points
News 25’s Laurene Callander tells us about "police check points" to ensure safety along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Ron Swoboda Visits Biloxi
Former Major League Baseball player and member of the “Miracle Mets” team Ron Swoboda stopped in Biloxi today. Swoboda was the guest speaker at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art’s “Our Love Affair with Baseball” all-star luncheon. Best known for a…
First Friday Celebration in Downtown Biloxi
The arts are alive and well in downtown Biloxi tonight. In the spirit of summer, Main Street officials threw a First Friday Celebration to honor local art, music, and shopping. Revelers lining the streets can have their faces painted, their…
Dog Rescued by DMR After Jumping off Bridge
Man’s best friend is lucky to be alive after jumping off the I-110 Bridge today in Biloxi, falling over 60 feet to the water. Just after noon, Biloxi Police and Biloxi Fire Department, along with DMR, worked to rescue a…
Mississippi Deep Sea Rodeo Hits Gulf Waters
Early this morning, dozens of Gulf Coast fishermen hit the waters looking to reel in the top catch. The 69th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo kicked off this morning in Gulfport. Anglers from Louisiana, Alabama and Florida compete in…
Dangers of Fireworks
Bottle rockets and sparklers light up the faces of Fourth of July spectators, but AMR wants you to know the dangers of these fireworks. According to the United States Fire Administration, 11,000 people are injured from fireworks each year. These…
Lack of Law Enforcement Legislation
While many laws will go into effect today, it is the ones not going into law that are on the mind of one Mississippi leader. Many pieces of legislation made their way through both chambers to eventually pass, but Mississippi…
Man Recovering from Vibrio
Dick Empson continues to battle a case of the flesh eating bacteria vibrio, which put him in critical condition on Wednesday. Empson lost his leg to the bacteria. As of yesterday, he has been removed from the ventilator. He became…
BP Money Arrives in Mississippi
The first installment of BP money is finally here in the state. Mississippi is receiving $150 million from the oil giant responsible for the 2010 Gulf Coast oil spill that wreaked havoc on coastal waters. $46 million of that money…
Federal Judge Strikes Down HB 1523
Businesses in Mississippi won’t be able to refuse services to certain individuals based on their religious beliefs under House Bill 1523, at least for now. U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves struck down the controversial state law Thursday night, just hours…
Arrest Made in Shooting at Gulf Mist Apartments
On July 1, 2016, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 25 year old Michael Phillip Peden, of Gulfport, on the charge of 1st Degree Murder. The arrest was the result of an investigation into a shooting reported at approximately 3:35 a.m.…
Fireworks Free Zone
Just a reminder to all those who plan on either enjoying or shooting fireworks in Biloxi, the area between the Small Craft Harbor and Oak Street in Biloxi will be a fireworks free zone for July 4th. Signs will notify…
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…
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.