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…
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…
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…
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 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.…
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 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…
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.…
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…
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…
With July 4th just around the corner, tourists and locals will be making their way down to the beach to celebrate Independence Day and cool off. Fourth of July on the Coast means barbecues, fireworks, tourists, and this year, sweltering…
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…
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…
The Mississippi Highway Patrol just ended their Fourth of July enforcement period which ran from July 3rd at 12:01 a.m. and concluded on July 4th at midnight. During the enforcement period, MHP issued 3,300 citations with 43 DUI arrests. They…
The Fourth of July has come and gone and Coast animal shelters are seeing their intake numbers rise today. Some pets end up lost after experiencing the firework shows. The Humane Society of South Mississippi in Gulfport has already had…
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…
A local car club decided to celebrate our nation’s birthday with some veterans! Gulfport is home to the only Armed Forces Retirement Home outside of Washington, D.C. and the Gulfport Corvette Club brought a Fourth of July celebration right to…
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…
This year’s 4th of July Holiday Traffic Safety Enforcement will take place July 4, 2019, through Sunday July 7th. Starting today and this holiday weekend local law enforcement agencies will crack down on motorist who aren’t wearing their seat belts…
Happy Fourth of July Gulf Coast! It’s a day to celebrate our nation’s independence, grab a few hot dogs, and shoot off some fireworks. How well do those on our Coast know about this All-American holiday?
After you have had enough barbecue and before you decide to check out the fireworks go catch a deal or two at the Gulfport Premiere Outlet Mall. The possibilities are endless. Vera Bradley’s entire store is 70 percent off. Take…
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.
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…
With the Fourth of July approaching, the City of Biloxi is preparing for their annual fireworks display. The decades-long tradition will get started on Thursday around 9 p.m. from a barge inside Deer Island. Hosted by the City of Biloxi…