Be mindful of veterans while shooting fireworks this holiday weekend
The 4th of July weekend can be stressful for veterans in South Mississippi. The loud booms and pops from fireworks can be disturbing for those who…
Fourth of July
Gulfport Fire Department shares safety tips for Fourth of July fireworks
The Fourth of July is right around the corner and what better way to commemorate the holiday than by firing off some fireworks? But before…
Fireworks shows around the Gulf Coast
If you prefer to watch a fireworks show this 4th of July holiday weekend, we have the details on where to go. Fireworks shows will be happening all weekend from…
City of Gulfport Fireworks Display at Jones Park
A Fourth of July tradition is back for the City of Gulfport with the goal of bringing the community together and lighting up the night sky. Sunday night,…
DMR reminders for Fourth of July boating safety
This weekend is going to be a busy one on the Mississippi Sound with the Fourth of July and the end of the recreational red snapper season on…
Fourth of July firework celebration in Gulfport
Sunday is Independence Day and what better way to celebrate than by watching some fireworks? We’ve got Gulfport Public Information Officer LaShaundra McCarty with us in studio to give…
First Fourth of July celebration at Ohr-O’Keefe Museum
The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is putting the finishing touches on the preparations for their inaugural Fourth of July Festivities starting tomorrow. Tomorrow night, the museum is hosting…
Fourth of July Firework Safety
The Fourth of July is right around the corner. What better way to commemorate the holiday than by popping fireworks? Although when handling fireworks, safety needs to be top priority. The…
Pet safety for the Fourth of July
While Fourth of July is a time for celebration, it can also be a scary time for your furry friends. Many pets go missing during this time of year…
Mississippi Highway Patrol releases Fourth of July weekend report for Biloxi
Mississippi Highway Patrol released the Fourth of July holiday weekend report for the Biloxi district. During the Fourth of July ‘Drive Right Mississippi’ initiative from Friday, July 3rd to midnight Sunday, July 5th, the MHP Biloxi District worked 24 traffic…
Cleaning up the beaches after the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July has come and gone, but some trash left on the beach still remains. Crews from Harrison County are busy cleaning up our beaches after this holiday weekend. Cleanup crews started on 20th Avenue in Gulfport and…
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center hosted Fourth of July activities
Finding kid-friendly, COVID safe activities can be difficult right now. That’s why Lynn Meadows Discovery Center welcomed families to come celebrate the holiday Saturday. Although many large local Fourth of July celebrations were canceled in order to help slow the…
City of Ocean Springs Fireworks Show
The City of Ocean Springs had their fireworks show tonight. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf has more.
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…
Ship Island Excursions taking passengers out for firework cruises
Many annual July 4th celebrations and traditions on the Coast have been canceled this year due to COVID-19. However, Ship Island Excursion’s firework cruises will still be taking passengers out for the ultimate fireworks viewing experience. All three of Ship…
Mississippi's rules: 20 people can party indoors this 4th
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press/ Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi’s coronavirus rules allow for crowded kitchens and family rooms this holiday weekend. The executive orders of Gov. Tate Reeves say up to 20 people can attend an…
Remember safety first when heading into the holiday weekend
Fire departments throughout South Mississippi are going above and beyond the call of duty to help protect people as we head into the holiday weekend. The skies light up each Fourth of July as we celebrate Independence Day and like…
Lost pets on Fourth of July
Experts are warning pet owners to prepare for the Fourth of July. The celebration leads to more lost pets than any other day of the year. Nationwide says July 5th is one of the busiest days at animal shelters. That’s…
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…
All Harrison County beaches reopen in time for July 4th
All 26 miles of Harrison County sand beach will open on Thursday, just in time for the holiday weekend. This comes after Tropical Storm Cristobal brought heavy debris along the shoreline, bringing the board of supervisors to make the tough…
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.…
Celebrating the Fourth of July on the Coast
By Thursday the entire 26 miles of sand beaches in Harrison County will be reopened just in time for the Fourth of July. Fireworks are only legal two days out of the year on Harrison County’s sand beaches. Those days…
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…