Fourth of July

Fireworks and PTSD: Being Cautious to Veterans

Fireworks play a huge role in the Fourth of July festivities in South Mississippi. However, for some of our veterans on the Coast, fireworks can take a toll. The loud booming sounds can trigger those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder…

Fireworks on the beach

Cities along the Coast will be lighting the night sky come Thursday to celebrate the Fourth of July. Plenty of people take the holiday to light up a few themselves. Harrison County allows fireworks on their beaches, there are a…

Fourth of July celebration in Ocean Springs

If you’re looking for a place to celebrate Independence Day, Ocean Springs is the place to be. The city’s annual fireworks display takes place Wednesday, July 3rd. Fireworks will be launched from a barge in the water near Fort Maurepas…

Staying safe on the water

We are just days away from the Fourth of July. Many people who live on the Coast are planning to spend their holiday out on the water, but while you are having fun, it’s important that you stay safe. In…

Fireworks around the Coast

Here is a schedule of all the firework shows around the Coast this week! Wednesday, July 3rd: Ocean Springs: Fireworks and fun at Fort Maurepas Park and Front Beach. DJ will begin playing at 6 p.m. and fireworks start at…

Mom to Mom: Fourth of July

Today on Mom to Mom, we’ve got a beautiful Fourth of July recipe that the kiddos can get involved in as well. Peel the shrimp, leaving the tails onto presentation. Remove the husk and silk from the corn cobs, and…

Fourth of July fire safety

You can almost smell the grilled hot dogs and fireworks as we are getting very close to the Fourth of July. So, as we approach our nation’s birthday, fire safety should also be on our minds. Gulfport Fire Department says…

Beach preps for Fourth of July

Harrison County is gearing up for the extended Fourth of July weekend, keeping the beach in top form for the fireworks and fun. Crews will be out as early as 5 a.m., working all four days, Thursday through Sunday, picking…

Firework trash cleanup in Harrison County

Now that the July Fourth festivities are over, it’s clean up time across South Mississippi beaches. This morning, dozens of residents joined together to make that happen. The fun of shooting fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July may be…

CrossFit athletes honoring fallen heroes

Fireworks, hot dogs, backyard games, with all the hustle and bustle involved on the Fourth of July, it can be easy to forget the true reason why we celebrate the holiday. Home of the free because of the brave: that’s…

Celebrating July 4th on the beach

Locals and tourists were grillin’ and chillin’ on the beach today to celebrate Independence Day. Visitors from as far as San Antonio, Texas stopped by the beach in Biloxi to spend time with family. People were having a great time…

Fireworks Celebration in Biloxi

One of the biggest firework shows on the Coast will be held tonight in Biloxi. News 25’s Veronica Bayona joins us from the firework free zone where families are welcome to enjoy the show without getting too close.

Destination Waveland

Today, Waveland hosts its fourth annual Destination Waveland Celebration. The Independence Day hooray kicked off this morning at 8 a.m. with a sand castle contest and will continue with bands, DJs, and vendors taking over the streets at 2 p.m.…

Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo fireworks at 9 p.m.

It’s the final day of the Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo in Gulfport. As with each year during the annual event, they plan to go out with a bang. Fishing Rodeo President Richie Valdez says the past five days of stormy…

Firework free zones in Biloxi

The City of Biloxi is once again staging a fireworks-free zone on East Beach. The designated area is located between Oak Street and the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor which should be the perfect place to view the city’s firework show…

Catch the fireworks shows on the Gulf Coast

If you’re looking for a chance to celebrate America locally, you’re in luck with several cities all along the Gulf Coast are hosting fireworks shows tonight. Gulfport’s show starts at 8:45 at Jones Park. Pascagoula’s show starts at 9 p.m.…

Fireworks Celebration at MGM Park

With just one more day until the nation’s 242nd birthday, the Gulf Coast is eager to get the party started. What better way to do that than at MGM Park where News 25’s Veronica Bayona has more details.

Holiday traffic in Mississippi

The Mississippi Highway Patrol says it has all available troopers working during the Fourth of July. The two-day enforcement period is today and Wednesday. Patrol spokesman Chase Elkins says checkpoints are being set up to find drivers who are impaired…