halloween

Josette’s Costume Shop is going out of business

Since 1972, Josette’s Costume Shop is the hidden gem for costumes for any occasion. The store will be closing its doors soon due to the growing interest in online shopping. The shop isn’t saying farewell without having a ‘thriller’ sale…

Snickers giving away one million free candy bars

Snickers is serving up a real treat this Halloween. The brand is giving away one million bags of chocolate bars for free. Snickers originally pledged to dole out its iconic candy if a petition to change the date of Halloween…

Halloween safety tips

It’s almost time for kids and adults alike to transform into ghouls and goblins in celebration of Halloween. Now, it’s important to have a good time, but according to the Gulfport Police Department it’s more important to exercise caution. Here…

Important reason behind blue Halloween buckets

Halloween is just a little over a week away. This year, you might notice something different when trick-or-treaters stop by your house. This Halloween, you might notice some blue in the sea of classic orange pumpkins. This bright color is…

‘Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee’

Halloween may still be a few weeks away, but the City of Long Beach is getting spooky season started early. Kids, adults, and even our four-legged friends took over the town green in Long Beach on Saturday night for the…

This is America's favorite Halloween candy

The results are in for the most popular Halloween candy and a classic combination takes the cake. Reese's peanut butter cups are officially America’s top trick-or-treating treat. That's according to a new poll from Monmouth University surveying the nation's best-selling…

Most popular Halloween candies by state

A new survey reveals the most popular candies in America as Halloween inches closer. 'Bid on Equipment' releasing a map of the most popular Halloween candy in each state in America. Reese’s peanut butter cup was declared the most popular…

Mall-o-ween at the Edgewater Mall

The Edgewater Mall also had Halloween festivities. Mall-O-Ween had enough candy to go around for everybody thanks to businesses helping out with trick-or-treating. Parents and kids also got to take complimentary pictures in their costumes. It was a safe, family-fun…

Trick-or-Treat Down the Street

Downtown Ocean Springs was the place to be for trick-or-treaters at the Trick-or-Treat Down the Street event. This annual family event kicked off with witches cruising the streets of Ocean Springs, passing out candy to the little ones. The costumes…

Halloween at the Harrison County Fairgrounds

It was most definitely a happy Halloween at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. Everything from little witches and ghouls to princesses and superheroes packed the grounds eager to fill their bags with lots of sweet treats. Lines wrapped around the barns,…

Accommodating for special needs children on Halloween

Children with autism and other special needs tend to have some anxiety with trick-or-treating, whether they have done it before or not. News 25 spoke with Wayne Williams, the director of the Center for Autism and Related Development Issues, who…

Trick-or-Treat Down the Street

Downtown Ocean Springs is the place to be for trick-or-treats this evening. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is in Ocean Springs looking for full sized candy bars.

Police on Halloween safety

Most people love a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to the safety of the ghosts and goblins running the streets to get candy. Gulfport Police Department tells News 25 there are many tips and tricks to…

Halloween events in Harrison County

If you’re looking for a fun, family friendly environment to celebrate Halloween tonight, we’ve got the place you want to be. Harrison County Supervisor Kent Jones is on set with more.

Halloween fun at MGCCC

With Halloween just one day away, what better way to spend your evening than the fourth annual Fall Festival at the MGCCC Jefferson Davis campus? The activities were endless, from pumpkin patches to haunted trails, the festival had it all.…

Trick-or-Treat Down the Street

Trick-or-Treat Down the Street will take place in downtown Ocean Springs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Store fronts in the city’s downtown area will pass out candy while children have a chance to spook them with their costumes. This…

Halloween fun at MGCCC Fall Festival

With Halloween just one day away, what better way to spend your evening than the fourth annual Fall Festival at the MGCCC Jefferson Davis campus? News 25’s Jaylon Morris is from the festival with more.

Halloween Events around the Coast

If you’re still looking for the perfect place to take your little ones trick-or-treating, here are a few events you can attend in Harrison County. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors presents the Thrills and Chills haunted barn at the…

Halloween safety tips

In order to have a spooky-safe Halloween, here are some safety tips to follow according to the Harrison County Fire Service. Costumes are key to getting a bunch of candy, however, stay away from long trailing fabric that can catch…

Barberween Cut and Treat

If you happen to stop by Edgewater Mall for your trick or treat festivities, make sure you make a trip to Trendsetters 307 Barbershop for their Barberween Cut and Treat Party. The shop will have enough candy to go around…