Areas in Jackson County are starting to see the effects of Hurricane Sally making its way to the Gulf Coast. Tonight, Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell is on the phone to discuss Hurricane Sally.
A number of people were suffering cabin fever, thankful the storm bypassed us here in South Mississippi for the most part, but still curious about how Sally was looking on the outer fringes of the storm in Biloxi. 5 p.m.…
Harrison County Emergency Management lifted the mandatory evacuation order at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Shelter shutdowns will begin Wednesday, Sept. 16. “We are asking everyone to stay home tonight if they can,” Harrison County Emergency Management Director Rupert…
Governor Tate Reeves briefed Mississippians today ahead of Hurricane Sally’s landfall which is expected tomorrow morning. Though there is still a lot of uncertainty with Hurricane Sally, Governor Reeves is urging Mississippians to still stay prepared as forecasters predict heavy…
We continue our team coverage of Sally’s impacts on the Gulf Coast over in Ocean Springs. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has a look at conditions over at Front Beach.
Although the storm is projected to go to the east now, we’re still seeing storm surge and gusty winds in parts of Jackson County. News 25’s Meteorologist Brantly Keiek is in Pascagoula with a closer look.
BILOXI, Miss. – All Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) facilities will suspend operations through Wednesday, Sept. 16, due to inclement weather. This includes the Biloxi VA Medical Center in Biloxi, Mississippi; the Joint Ambulatory Care Center (JACC) in…
So far we’ve seen most of Hurricane Sally’s effects in Jackson County. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is in Pascagoula where she’s been watching the storm surge all morning.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working around the clock to ensure the safety of residents during the storm. As of 1 p.m. today, mandatory evacuations were set for low lying areas and anything south of the sea wall. The…
Mississippi Power is preparing for any major power outages that Hurricane Sally may bring to the residents of the Coast. The company has been working diligently to pull additional resources from up state to provide for coastal locations. Their sister…
Ahead of Hurricane Sally, the Mississippi Gaming Commission announced today that all Coast casinos must close. The commission decided earlier this afternoon that these casino premises had to be vacated by 4 p.m. All guests were then forced to move…
This morning, Governor Reeves held a press conference to brief Mississippians on Hurricane Sally’s threat as it approaches our Coast. Forecasters expect potential rainfall of up to about 20 inches on the coastline of Jackson and Harrison counties. Meanwhile, a…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that President Donald J. Trump approved his request for a federal emergency declaration in preparation of Hurricane Sally. "President Trump is on top of the situation to come to the aid of Mississippi…
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Medical Needs Shelter in Stone County will open at 3 p.m. today in preparation for Hurricane Sally. This shelter is located at 1640 Coy Avenue in Wiggins, Miss., and is a shelter of last…
As the storm approaches the Coast, there are many things Gulf Coast residents should be mindful of, most importantly being prepared. Empty harbor and locals heading to their hurricane holes is a sure sign of bad weather on its way.…
(WXXV) — Sally has been upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane, as of 11:30 a.m. Monday. The National Hurricane Center says NOAA Hurricane Hunters find the storm has rapidly strengthened. Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph with higher gusts.…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Due to deteriorating weather conditions from Hurricane Sally, and the potential of significant rainfall, the City of Ocean Springs is highly encouraging residents of low-lying areas to evacuate to higher ground. At 2 p.m. Monday,…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency has issued a mandatory evacuation order for some residents ahead of Sally. The order went into effect at 7 a.m. Monday, September 14 for residents living in low lying…
(WXXV) — Due to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Sally, some local harbors and marinas have issued mandatory orders for vessels to evacuate. According to a post to the Gulfport Mayor's Office on Facebook, all vessels must be removed from the…
(WXXV) — With Sally forecast to make landfall as a hurricane, forecasters say heavy rainfall and coastal flooding can be expected across the Gulf Coast. Authorities throughout South Mississippi are preparing now by setting up several self-serve sandbag sites. The…
The Gulf Coast Hub for Volunteers and Nonprofits, a program of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, coordinated an appreciation event for local first responders in remembrance of 9/11 today. Through many volunteers and donors, the Volunteer Hub provided a free…
COVID-19 delayed this year’s ninth annual Eagles under the Oaks Golf Benefit, but you can’t keep a goodhearted person down for long as evidenced at today’s sold out golf tournament. This year, organizers are hoping to raise more than the…
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 25-year-old Tyrell Jauan Gholar of Hattiesburg, MS for burglary of an occupied dwelling located in the 200 block of Covenant Square Dr. The arrest stemmed from an investigation where Gholar allegedly gained entry into the…
Elvis the Sea Turtle put on his blue suede shoes and made his way back to his natural habitat thanks to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Elvis is a Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle that was in rehab after he…