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Overlooked effects of fireworks on veterans

While ringing in the new year with fireworks can be a form of celebration for some, it can be a trigger for veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder. Fireworks going off on New Year’s Eve is a…

Firework sales ahead of the new year

We’ve finally reached the end of 2020! With New Years approaching, firework stands are beginning to pop up all around the Coast. In Long Beach, Crazy Carl’s Fireworks is preparing for the end-of-the-year celebration. Crazy Carl’s Fireworks…

PTSD and fireworks for vets on the Coast

The Fourth of July is a day to celebrate the independence of our nation, a group of people that have fought for this country may associate stress more than fun with the holiday. Some veterans experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder triggered…

Fourth of July fireworks show in Gulfport

Fourth of July celebrations will look a little different this year. However, the show will go on in Gulfport. Originally, the fireworks show was going to be canceled this weekend due to the impact COVID-19 had on the city’s budget.…

VA reminds that fireworks can trigger PTSD for veterans

The Fourth of July is a celebration of our nation, which often includes thanking our veterans and service members. But those celebrations -- which often include fireworks -- can act as stressors for those suffering from PTSD. The Gulf Coast…

Firework sales here on the Coast

If you are looking for things to light up the sky for the Fourth of July, it is not too late to purchase some fireworks. As the holiday weekend soars up the calendar, sales are finally starting to sky rocket.…

Keeping pets safe during fireworks

Fourth of July is just a few days away. For the employees at Jackson County Animal Shelter that means they are about to see a lot more animals. Shelter employees say the Monday after the Fourth of July is one…

Celebrate Fourth of July in Pascagoula in-person or online

As with almost everything in 2020, Fourth of July fireworks might look a bit different this year. In Pascagoula, they are providing multiple ways for their residents to watch the shows. Main Street Pascagoula will be hosting their annual Independence…

Fourth of July fireworks around the Coast

Many people across the country are getting ready to celebrate their biggest Fourth of July holiday yet to ease some 2020 stress. Here on the Coast there are still ways to do so despite coronavirus concerns. Starting Friday, July 3rd…

Fireworks ignite debris in garbage can

The last 24 hours have been non-stop for fire crews across the Coast. Harrison County Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan says his department has kept busy responding to fires related to fireworks. Shortly after 2 a.m., fire units were called to…

Firework stands staying busy

With the clock ticking down on 2019, the people of the Coast are preparing to light up the sky to celebrate the New Year. Fireworks are flying off the shelves at Snap, Krackle, Pop Fireworks in Biloxi ahead of the…

Setting off fireworks: is it legal?

Do you have plans to set off fireworks tomorrow for New Year’s Eve? If so, you might want to listen up. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini tells us where you can and cannot set off fireworks legally. This New Year’s Eve,…

New Year’s Pet Safety

While the upcoming New Year’s Holiday is a time for celebration, it can also be a scary time for your pet. The Humane Society of South Mississippi says to make sure all pets are secured either inside or in a…

Firework sales on the Coast

For those of you ready to light up the sky in style on New Year’s Eve, there are plenty of firework choices for you here on the Coast. Virginia Anderson with the ‘Snap, Crackle, Pop’ Fireworks Tent in Biloxi says…

Star-Spangled Cleanup

With the Fourth of July finally wrapped up, Mississippi Coastal Cleanup is making it a point to help clean our beaches. For the third year in a row, the Star-Spangled Cleanup is helping tidy up the beaches of Harrison and…

Keeping your pet safe on the Fourth of July

Fireworks are a longstanding Fourth of July tradition. However, for some pets, the loud noises are not a reason to celebrate, they are a reason to panic. On and around Fourth of July, local shelters see an increase of animals…

Last minute firework sales

While Fourth of July festivities are just getting underway, people are making last minute preparations to celebrate in style. Firework tents and businesses across the Coast have kicked into high gear over the past few weeks in preparation for the…

Annual Beach Firework Celebration in Ocean Springs

It is Fourth of July eve and that means the fireworks are already starting to fly. Some coastal communities are starting the celebration early. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is in Ocean Springs with more.

Fourth of July celebration in Ocean Springs

If you want to get a head start on your Independence Day celebration, Ocean Springs is the place to be! The city’s annual fireworks display takes place tonight at 8:45. Fireworks will be launched from a barge in the water…

Where to shoot fireworks in Harrison County

Fourth of July wouldn’t be the same without fireworks, but of course there’s a time and place for those interested in having your own fireworks display. According to the ‘Fireworks Ordinance’ of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, you aren’t…