Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich discusses Zeta
We have Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich on the phone to discuss Zeta.
Harrison County
Tracking Zeta in Gulfport
Zeta is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to our area and conditions are already starting to deteriorate. Meteorologist Brantly Keiek is in Gulfport with more.
Interactive map for Harrison County residents
You can access Harrison County online interactive map for the latest storm information in this county. On this map, you can view flood zones and because it’s interactive you can customize it. This resource shows what sandbag…
Harrison County officials and local leaders meet
The Harrison County Emergency Management Agency met today ahead of the hurricane. The Harrison County Fire Department is requesting additional personal from FEMA and will be pulling response when winds reach 45 miles per hour. Electric companies…
Tracking Zeta in Biloxi
News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Biloxi near the harbor this evening monitoring conditions there as Hurricane Zeta approaches.
Gulfport beach before the storm
Several people flocked around the iconic Mississippi Gulf Coast welcome sign at the intersection of Highway 90 and Cowan Road in Gulfport to get some last-minute photos this afternoon. The red lights at several intersections along the…
The calm before the storm in Biloxi
A spattering of people from near and far away trickled down to the Biloxi beach front this afternoon as the first signs of Hurricane Zeta appeared. Mid-afternoon, white caps and waves from the Gulf could be easily…
City of Gulfport issues water outage for residents in the area of Gahan Drive
Gulfport, Mississippi: The City of Gulfport has issued a “Water Outage” for the residents in the area of Gahan Drive, due to Hurricane Zeta the water outage will be repaired on October 29, 2020. The City of Gulfport is asking…
Generator safety tips
If high winds and heavy rain knock out your power during Hurricane Zeta, a generator can help restore power to your home. Ochsner Health offers the following generator safety tips: Always follow manufacturer instructions when setting up a generator. Never use a…
Law enforcement encouraging residents to stay off roads during the storm
Local law enforcement is gearing up for Zeta this evening and staying off the roads is the message first responders want to relay to residents on the Coast. The Biloxi Police Department has rearranged the number of…
CTA offers rides to hurricane shelters ahead of Hurricane Zeta
Coast Transit Authority is offering rides to Harrison County shelters beginning at 1 p.m. CTA will transport people to these shelters for two hours beginning at 1 p.m. If you need to evacuate and are not registered with CTA, call…
City of Biloxi makes final preps for Zeta
Cities across the Coast are making their preparations as Zeta continues its track through the Gulf and the City of Biloxi is asking residents citywide to remain weather aware. News 25’s Gulf Chighizola is in Biloxi with…
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes declares state of emergency ahead of Zeta
City officials in Gulfport are also putting in safety measures before Zeta reaches South Mississippi. Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes declared a state of emergency for the city late Monday evening. Also, the Gulfport Harbor was closed shortly…
City of Biloxi prepares for Zeta
Biloxi is putting their storm plans in place in anticipation of impacts from Zeta. The city declared a state of emergency earlier this afternoon at a city council meeting and city departments are working to prep the…
Trinity Episcopal Church Pumpkin Patch looks back on impacts of Hurricane Nate
The Trinity Episcopal Church Pumpkin Patch has been providing locals with the perfect pumpkins for 38 years now. Despite previous challenges like Hurricane Nate which scattered pumpkins all across the Coast, locals can’t help but fall in…
‘Downtown Biloxi Community Market Continues Festival Series’ Pumpkin Palooza October 29, 2020 canceled due to storm
Biloxi Main Street is canceling the Downtown Community Market Festival Series that was scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2020. The market festival is canceled due to storm Zeta. The Biloxi Community/Farmers Market is located under the I-110 corner of Howard…
Harrison County storm shelters to open Wednesday afternoon
The following Harrison County storm shelters will open at on Wednesday, Oct. 28: County Farm Road 361 Shelter 15038 County Farm Road in Gulfport (2 p.m.) Saucier Lizana Road 361 Shelter 23771 Saucier Lizana Road in Saucier (2 p.m.) D’Iberville…
Mississippi Aquarium closed Wednesday, October 28th due to Zeta
GULFPORT, MS - Due to the threat of inclement weather from Zeta, Mississippi Aquarium will be closed Wednesday, October 28. The Aquarium will reopen Thursday, October 29. For those who have pre-purchased tickets for any of these days, please visit…
Declaration of Emergency for Harrison County
Meanwhile, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors made a local declaration of emergency for Harrison County this morning ahead of Zeta. The declaration will allow Harrison County access to state and federal assistance if needed. The county…
Mandatory evacuation for Long Beach Harbor
A mandatory evacuation for the Long Beach Harbor has been called as of this morning in the wake of Zeta. City officials say all vessels, lines, hose and dock boxes must be removed no later than 6…
Biloxi High School graduate is the youngest African American Boeing 777 pilot
A former Biloxi resident and Indians grad made history last week without him even knowing about it. Twenty-three-year-old Malik Sinegal became the youngest African-American in the world to be certified as a Boeing 777 pilot as well…
Coastal harbors begin storm preps
There were sunny skies and calm water at many Coast harbors this afternoon, but boat owners and officials spent the day making preparations for possible tropical activity. From Biloxi to Long Beach and beyond, boat owners are…
Seniors receive free rides for absentee voting in
Community leaders in the City of Gulfport are making sure everyone has a chance to cast their votes this election season. District 119 Representative Sonya Williams Barnes along with other elected officials loaded up the vans and…
Harrison County back under mask mandate
Harrison County has now been added to Governor Tate Reeves’ mask mandate list along with six other additional counties. At his press briefing this afternoon, Governor Reeves announced the following counties that will be added to the…