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MEMA Director speaks at Hurricane Preparedness Summit
MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney spoke at the Hurricane Preparedness Summit at MGCCC Thursday. He told WXXV that MEMA is ready to go.
Former New Orleans Saints Head Coach Mike Ditka dies at 86
By JIM LITKE CHICAGO (AP) — Mike Ditka, who won NFL titles as a player and coach with the Chicago Bears, has died. He was 86. Ditka’s family announced the death on Friday in a statement. “It is with profound…
Cruisin' the Coast announces schedule adjustments due to weather
Cruisin’ the Coast shared on social media that the celebration will continue Friday at 9 a.m. However, out of an abundance of caution for guests and volunteers, they will close all venues at 3 p.m. Friday and reopen all venues…
LIST: Closures due to Hurricane Isaias
Closures are being announced across South Mississippi in anticipation of potential impacts from Hurricane Isaias. WXXV will continue to update this list as more closures are announced. The City of Gautier has announced that City Hall and designated municipal offices…
Rain increases as Isaias pushes toward the coast
Parts of South Mississippi are in for a breezy, and slightly wet end to the week as Hurricane Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast. As of Thursday afternoon, Isaias…
Mississippi Public Service Commission hosts Hurricane Preparedness Summit
Mississippi’s Public Service Commission brought people on the front lines together for its ‘From Recovery to Resilience Hurricane Preparedness Summit.” The focus is on making sure Coastal Mississippi…
Hurricane Isaias now a category 2 storm
Hurricane Isaias continues to strengthen in the Gulf. As of 4 p.m., maximum sustained winds are up to 100 miles per hour, and additional strengthening is anticipated through early Friday. Isaias is moving northeast at 12 miles per hour and…
Coast Transit Authority adjusting services, facility hours in preparation for Hurricane Isaias
Coast Transit Authority is adjusting its fixed-route services and facility hours in preparation for Hurricane Isaias. Friday, October 9: Fixed-Route Service: All routes will end at 2:15 PM. Express Route: No Express Route service will operate. Facility Closures: All CTA…
Stone County man facing child sexual abuse charges
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — A 59-year-old Stone County man has been…
Shelters opening in South Mississippi
Shelters are opening in South Mississippi ahead of Hurricane Isaias. In Harrison County, the county farm road shelter will open at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 9. That shelter is located at 15035 County Farm Road, Gulfport Ms. Transportation assistance…
Hurricane Hunters tracking Isaias
The Hurricane Hunters took to the skies Wednesday to gather information on Hurricane Isaias in the Gulf. Sam Lucey and Brynne Baxley with our News 25 Weather Authority team were on board…
All high school football games on the Coast moved to Thursday
All high school football games on the Mississippi Gulf Coast will now be played Thursday, October 8th due to weather. Kickoff times remain at 7 p.m. As a result, WXXV’s Friday Night Showcase will take place Thursday night on WXXV…
School Districts announcing schedule changes ahead of Isaias
School Districts in South Mississippi are announcing schedule changes due to Isaias. The George County School District will be closed Friday, October 9. Poplarville School District will have an early release on Friday, October 9, 2026. Moss Point School District…
Isaias strengthens into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season
Isaias strengthened into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season late Wednesday as it surged towards the U.S. Gulf Coast, the National Hurricane Center said. Forecasters warned that it was on track to make landfall between the Mississippi coast and…
Diamondhead hosts 14th annual Blessing of the Classics
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV) -- Cruisers made their way out to Diamondhead on Wednesday for the 14th annual Blessing of the Classics parade. Live music, good food, classic cars,…
tropical storm and hurricane warnings issued as Isaias continues to strengthen
As of the 10 p.m. advisory, Isaias has maximum sustained winds of 70 mph and is moving east-northeast at 9 mph. The storm is expected to continue strengthening as it moves toward the northern Gulf Coast. A Hurricane Warning is…
One person in custody, child safely recovered following standoff with Biloxi Police Department
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - One person was arrested Wednesday night following an hours-long standoff at an apartment complex in Biloxi. According to the Biloxi Police Department, officers received a report around 4:30 p.m. about an armed individual who had barricaded…
Counties prepare for possible impacts from Isaias
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Coastal communities continue to ramp up preparations ahead of Isaias. Harrison County leaders met Wednesday to discuss their emergency response plan. As Isaias continues to develop,…
MEMA sharing hurricane preparedness reminders
Officials with MEMA are also keeping an eye on Isaias and have released some reminders on those simple things you can do to make sure you’re prepared for any scenario. Things like having at least three days of food, water,…
Pascagoula man sentenced on child sex crime charges
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Pascagoula man will spend 90 years in prison after being convicted of sexual battery and child exploitation. A Jackson County jury found 48-year-old Michael Shane Steiner guilty on all six counts Wednesday, deliberating for less than…
MEMA urges residents to remain alert as Hurricane Isaias approaches
PEARL, Miss. – Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall along the Florida Panhandle later this evening Friday, October 9, into early Saturday, October 10. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is reminding residents across the state to remain alert…
Singing River Electric preparing for potential impacts from Hurricane Isaias
Singing River Electric is preparing for potential impacts from Hurricane Isaias. They have ordered and received additional material, checked in with their outage management system partner, and secured assistance from contract line crews and right-of-way crews to assist their linemen…
Mississippi Power implementing storm response plan ahead of Hurricane Isaias
As Hurricane Isaias approaches landfall, Mississippi Power is implementing its storm response plan and opened its Storm Center. Storm directors and teams of critical company functions are coordinating throughout the day to monitor the system and its impacts, coordinate logistics,…
Ingalls Shipbuilding suspending production operations
Ingalls Shipbuilding is actively monitoring Hurricane Isaias. Ingalls is suspending production operations at its Pascagoula facility effective 1 p.m. Friday. That includes 2nd, 3rd, and 4th shifts. They are planned to resumed at 5 a.m. Saturday. The shipyard will remain…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis is at Cruise Central with an update on Cruisin’ activities
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- With Hurricane Isaias impacting plans across the Coast, several Cruisin’ the Coast events have been rescheduled. WXXV’s Asia…
Drawbridges now CLOSED to marine traffic
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Increasing wind speeds from Hurricane Isaias along the Mississippi Gulf Coast have prompted the Mississippi Department of Transportation to close drawbridges on I-110, State Route 605 and State Route 609 to marine traffic. The bridges are now…
MEMA Director speaks at Hurricane Preparedness Summit
MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney spoke at the Hurricane Preparedness Summit at MGCCC Thursday. He told WXXV that MEMA is ready to go.
Memorial announces schedule changes for clinics
Due to the potential weather, some Memorial clinics may be closed or operating on adjusted schedules on Friday, October 9. The Crossings at Vidalia will be open from 8 a.m. until 12. Gautier Walk-In Clinic will be closed. Memorial Stone…
Cruisin' the Coast announces schedule adjustments due to weather
Cruisin’ the Coast shared on social media that the celebration will continue Friday at 9 a.m. However, out of an abundance of caution for guests and volunteers, they will close all venues at 3 p.m. Friday and reopen all venues…
LIST: Closures due to Hurricane Isaias
Closures are being announced across South Mississippi in anticipation of potential impacts from Hurricane Isaias. WXXV will continue to update this list as more closures are announced. The City of Gautier has announced that City Hall and designated municipal offices…
Previewing the Gulf Coast Senior Prom
It’s prom season, not for high school seniors, but for senior citizens! Here to tell us more about November’s Senior Prom are Linda Thompson and Jennifer Rushing. The Senior Prom…
Mississippi Public Service Commission hosts Hurricane Preparedness Summit
Mississippi’s Public Service Commission brought people on the front lines together for its ‘From Recovery to Resilience Hurricane Preparedness Summit.” The focus is on making sure Coastal Mississippi…
Mississippi Power moving into readiness posture
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- We talked to Mississippi Power officials Thursday afternoon about their monitoring of Isaias. Line crews and damage assessors are on standby if they’re needed. Mississippi Power employees…
Jackson County Residents Urged to Be Ready
Following Jackson County's recent state of emergency declaration due to the potential impacts of Hurricane Isaias, officials have opened sandbag locations and announced that two shelters will open Friday morning at 8 a.m. Jackson…
City of Ocean Springs preparing for Hurricane Isaias
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs officials are keeping a close eye on the storm, with their annual Cruisin’ the Coast Sock Hop scheduled for Friday night. The…
Second Liners Mardi Gras Club hosting inaugural Queens’ Tea
The Second Liners Mardi Gras Club is hosting its inaugural Mississippi Gulf Coast Queens’ Tea, honoring women who have served or are currently serving as Mardi Gras…
Gautier woman sentenced for Medicaid and wire fraud
A Gautier woman is among five people recently sentenced for Medicaid and wire fraud in Mississippi. Attorney General Lynn Fitch says 34-year-old Taylor Christian Rushing was sentenced last month in Madison County Circuit Court. Four others from Laurel, Hattiesburg, and…
MDOT encourages marine traffic to shelter
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – As Hurricane Isaias nears the Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Department of Transportation advises any boats that need to shelter on the back bay or need to move inland via one of the drawbridges on the Mississippi Gulf…