Fourth of July

Pet safety for the Fourth of July

It’s that time of year again. Fireworks are part of many celebrations and are tons of fun for humans, but not so much for our pets. This Fourth of July, look up at the sky to see fireworks, but don’t…

Fourth of July fireworks celebration

The City of Ocean Springs is getting a head start on the Fourth of July celebrations. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is at Fort Maurepas Park where the festivities are kicking off.

Firework free zones in Biloxi

Fireworks on the Fourth can be fun for all ages, but they can also be dangerous. Thankfully, if you want to take part in the festivities while keeping your family safe from firework related hazards, the City of Biloxi is…

Catch the fireworks shows around the Gulf Coast

Several cities all along the Gulf Coast are hosting firework shows tonight and Wednesday. Gulfport’s show starts at 8:45 at Jones Park tomorrow. Pascagoula’s party kicks off at 6:30 tomorrow and the show begins at 9 p.m. at Beach Park.…

Fourth of July traffic plan

With the Fourth of July right around the corner, the City of Gulfport has released a traffic plan to ensure the roads do not become overly congested following the fireworks show at Jones Park. Gulfport PD PIO Sgt. Clayton Fulks…

South Mississippi prepares for Fourth of July

Next week, the skies will light up with fireworks as South Mississippi celebrates Independence Day. The Fourth of July holiday is next week and patriotism is flying high as firework stands pop up across South Mississippi. There’s a little something…

Accidents during Fourth of July

Three people died in wrecks on Mississippi highways during the July 4th holiday period. Mississippi Highway Patrol says that on Sunday night, 56-year-old Wilbert Demus of Bentonia was driving south of Mississippi 433 when his car left the road and…

Post Fourth of July debris strewn along beaches in Harrison County

Clean up along Harrison County beaches started early this morning after beachgoers shooting fireworks and celebrating the Fourth of July left trash behind. Leftover fireworks, boxes, cans and more were scattered along parts of the beach in Gulfport and Biloxi,…

Fireworks at MGM Park

Some fans were able to celebrate the Fourth of July Shuckers style with a home game against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Following the game, the Shuckers hosted a fireworks extravaganza and lit up MGM Park with 1000 pounds worth of…

Fourth of July Fireworks in Gulfport

With Gulfport being one of the biggest cities in Mississippi, it’s only right that its fireworks show is just as big. Lawn chairs of all sizes lined Highway 90 for the annual Fourth of July fireworks show at Jones Park.…

Fourth of July at MGM Park

The Shuckers are celebrating the Fourth of July with a home game against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and will soon be lighting up the night with fireworks. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us at the game.

Fourth of July celebrations

Fourth of July celebrations started early this morning for many people and will continue as the sun goes down and the fireworks light up the sky. The beach in Biloxi was already filled with people this afternoon escaping the heat…

Reflecting on the cost of freedom

Many people are off today, spending time with family, grilling out, hitting up the beach and baseball games, but today is also a day to reflect on what the Fourth of July really stands for. Not only is it a…

Fireworks safety on the Fourth of July

Fireworks may be a Fourth of July tradition, but they’re also extremely dangerous. Thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured each year using fireworks. Bottle rockets and sparklers generally cause the most issues. Many people consider sparklers…

Red, White and Brew

On this Independence Day, several local breweries are rejoicing over the newfound freedom they received with the passage of House Bill 1322. Now that the beer makers can sell directly to the customers and with the Fourth of July ranking…

Ocean Springs Fireworks Celebration

Tonight, the City of Ocean Springs got a head start on Fourth of July celebrations. People of all ages covered front beach for the annual firework show. Some chose to watch the show from the shore while others were fortunate…

Ocean Springs fireworks

The fireworks show is wrapping up in Ocean Springs. News 25’s Kendra Turley is at the show on Front Beach with some of the people who enjoyed the show.

Fourth of July travel safety

This Fourth of July weekend went fairly smooth for Mississippi Highway Patrol officers. Highway Patrol Spokesman Chase Elkins says there were no fatalities statewide over the weekend and ten people were arrested on DUI violations. Traffic is still expected to…

Keep pets safe during July 4th

While people are enjoying their Fourth of July holiday with bright, loud fireworks your pets can become scared and run away, trying to find a safe haven. Pets go missing around the Fourth of July more than any other time…

Fireworks shows on the Coast

Saturday: • Back Bay Biloxi, viewed from IP Casino Resort and Scarlet Pearl Casino at 9 p.m. • Waveland, beachside at Coleman Avenue, at 9 p.m. Monday: • Ocean Springs at Fort Maurepas Park, Front Beach 8:45 p.m. Tuesday: •…

Fourth of July safety

With the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaching, now is the time to brush up on firework safety. Today, at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s annual fireworks demonstration, experts will set off dramatic explosions in Washington, D.C., recreating demonstrations…