Road crews and law enforcement agencies in Jackson County spent the day preparing roads for chilly weathers. Over in Pascagoula, the 14th Street overpass was shut down at 7 p.m. as a precaution and crews salted the…
In Pascagoula and Gulfport, the Salvation Army will be open as a cold weather shelter for those who need a warm, dry place to sleep during this week’s freezing temperatures. From 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. today,…
Harrison County EMA is advising residents to not leave their houses unless it is absolutely necessary. Staying off the roads is the best place to be with these wintry conditions, but if you have to travel give…
Jackson County officials are making their final preparations ahead of extremely cold temperatures tonight. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Pascagoula with more on the status of roadways in the city.
Members of the Air Force’s 403rd Wing returned home to their loved ones on Saturday, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Family and friends endured the cold weather and vicious winds anxiously awaiting on the tarmac at…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 544 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths. The statewide total stands at 287,980 cases and 6,464 deaths Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area:…
Governor Tate Reeves and Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann signed a state of emergency for Mississippi in anticipation of the winter storm predicted to impact a large portion of the state. The National Weather Service is forecasting significant…
JACKSON, Miss. – Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) confirms the first case of a COVID-19 variant strain in a Mississippi resident. A case of the B.1.1.7 UK variant strain of COVID-19 was confirmed during routine testing. No international…
There will be two cold weather shelters in Harrison County tonight. Salvation Army—2019 22nd St. Gulfport, MS 39501; opens at 6 PM Loaves and Fishes—610 Water St. Biloxi, MS 39530; opens at 5 PM
As the cold weather starts to push into the area, temperatures are dropping quickly and there is a concern about ice forming in South Mississippi. Meteorologist Brantly Keiek has more.
Due to anticipated freezing temperatures and the possibility of ice forming on bridges, the 14th Street overpass will be closed Monday night. The Pascagoula High Rise Bridge will remain open, but will be salted. Pascagoula police are strongly encouraging everyone…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — As a major winter storm rolls across the country, travel has been slowed significantly. Early Monday morning, at least four flights arriving at or departing from the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport were canceled. Two more flights were…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – Mississippi Power announced that its bill payment offices in Meridian and Hattiesburg will be closed Monday as the company prepares for possible impacts from the winter storm moving into the area Sunday night. The company’s line…
Due to impending hazardous weather the William Carey University Hattiesburg campus will be closed on Monday, February 15. Professional schools will set their own schedules. In light of the strong possibility of ice on roadways and the freezing temperatures tonight,…
It’s Jaylen Finley’s 12th birthday, his one and only birthday wish was to feed the homeless. News 25’s Sabria Reid takes us to Back Bay Mission in Biloxi where Jaylen and his family fed those in need.…
Officers with several South Mississippi law enforcement agencies are now specially trained to deal with mental health cases, drug use, and other crisis situations they encounter while on the job. Patrol Sgt. Thomas ‘Trey’ Reynolds said, "I'm…
Not only is it the season of love with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, but as of today, it’s officially the season of tax filing. That’s right, February 12th marks the first day the IRS begins accepting and processing…
The Mississippi Senate did a 180 on a proposal to set a seven percent sales tax on medical marijuana. Senators killed a bill Thursday night then came back hours later and passed it after 1 a.m. Friday.…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 984 new COVID-19 cases and 39 new deaths including one in Hancock County and one in Pearl River County. The statewide total stands at 285,684 cases and 6,429 deaths Here’s a look…
By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press The final weekend of Mardi Gras season in New Orleans has begun with a warning from police that crowds won't be tolerated as the city fights to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Police chief…
Before the Air Force shattered the sound barrier, these airmen shattered the race barrier: a common reference to the Tuskegee Airmen, our nation’s first all-black fighter squadron. Their fighting outside the cockpit was world changing as chronicled…
This morning at Jones Park, family and friends held a small gathering to remember the life and legacy of World War II Veteran Harry Bell. The Gulfport resident died last Saturday at the age of 95. Bell…
The trial began today for a Saucier couple charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty. Sharon and Daniel Bertok were arrested and charged in 2020 after more than 100 animals were found living on their property in…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 911 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths including three in Harrison County and one in Pearl River County. The statewide total stands at 284,664 cases and 6,390 deaths.…