Memorial Day

Staying safe on the roads while traveling for Memorial Day

Memorial Day Weekend is almost upon us, but while you are celebrating it is important to make sure you are being safe. Last year, more than 43 million Americans traveled during Memorial Day Weekend.  While travel is expected to be…

Biloxi National Cemetery Cleanup

Hundreds of volunteers flooded the Biloxi National Cemetery early this morning to collect flags placed on graves for Memorial Day. More than 20,000 flags needed to be picked up, giving our community yet another opportunity to honor our fallen heroes.…

A Gulf Coast Memorial Day

The Gulf Coast is covered with people from all over. Memorial Day is a time to remember those who fought and died for our freedom, but also a time to celebrate service members’ life and legacy. Many people hit the…

Honoring family on Memorial Day

For widows like Mrs. Sarah Primus Memorial Day is always spent with her husband. Gunnery Sergeant Roscoe Primus served his country in the Marine Corps during World War II, the Korean War, and in Vietnam. He retired from the service…

Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice

They all give some, but some give all. Every year on this day, people gather at the Biloxi National Cemetery to honor those who gave their lives, both abroad and at home, in service to our country. Memorial Day is…

Staying safe on the water for Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend is upon us and that means folks are getting ready to hop on the boat and hit the water. Though it's a fun weekend, it also comes with many dangers if you aren't careful. It's National Safe…

Memorial Day Weekend travel recap 2018

One person died in a wreck on Mississippi highways during the Memorial Day holiday period. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol Spokesman Captain Johnny Poulos, on Monday 79-year-old Ida White of Louisville was hit while trying to cross the four lanes…

Memorial Day on the beach

Last week, Mississippi Coast residents were preparing sandbags for the forecast 50 to 90 percent chance of rain during Memorial Day Weekend, but instead they were able to enjoy temperatures in the high 80s. The unforeseen sunshine prompted many people…

Another successful Memorial Day Blowout

It’s a wrap for the 36th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Memorial Day Blowout. More than 700 people packed up and left the Gulfport Dragway today following another successful blowout. The hundreds that came out to enjoy the weekend’s festivities didn’t…

Memorial Day at Biloxi National Cemetery

This Memorial Day dozens of people stopped by the Biloxi National Cemetery to honor those who paid the ultimate price. Dozens of people walked around grounds to pay tribute to the thousands of men and women who sacrificed their lives…

Memorial Day Blowout

Despite the weather, bikers from different states gathered at the Gulfport Dragway to celebrate Memorial Day at the annual Memorial Day Blowout over the weekend. For 36 years, this event offers a wide array of races and bike shows. Street…

Local appreciation for Memorial Day

The Biloxi National Cemetery and the Vietnam Memorial in Ocean Springs are receiving a lot of visitors during the Memorial Day Holiday. Locals are stopping by these locations and leaving flowers and American flags to show their appreciation for veterans.…

Memorial Holiday Weekend traffic

Although potential severe weather is forecast for the weekend, there are many people traveling for the Memorial Day Weekend holiday. With an increase of cars hitting the roads, it’s important to keep safety in mind. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is…