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City of Gulfport curfew
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes declares that a curfew exists within the municipal boundaries of the City of Gulfport starting at 7 p.m. on September 4th, 2018 and continuing until such time as the same is rescinded in writing. Any person…
Harrison County Emergency Management prepares for Gordon
Harrison County Emergency Management is continuing to prepare for the impact of Gordon and create a plan to make sure everyone stays safe. News 25’s Caroline Eaker is at the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency with more.
Evacuation shelters
The following facilities will be opened as evacuation shelters on Tuesday, September 4: Persons going to Evacuation shelters should bring food, medications, bedding and items needed for 24 hours. EVACUATION SHELTERS Adams County *Adams County Safe Room, 323 Liberty Rd,…
School closings, postponements, and updates
USM's Gulf Park Campus and Hattiesburg Campus are closed Wednesday, September 5th. Ocean Springs School District will be closed on Wednesday, September 5. Normal operations will resume on Thursday, September 6. Biloxi Public Schools will be closed tomorrow (9/5/18) and…
Edgewater Mall closing early
Edgewater Mall will close at 3 p.m. Tuesday September 4, 2018 due to Tropical Storm Gordon. Normal business hours will resume Wednesday September 5, 2018.
Preparing for Tropical Storm Gordon
Being prepared is key to staying safe when bad weather is heading our way. Tropical Storm Gordon has brought a hurricane warning and a storm surge warning to our area. Many locals across the Coast were out buying essential items…
Olive Garden gives back to first responders
Since 2002, Olive Garden has served more than 12,000 meals to first responders on Labor Day. This year is no different in D’Iberville. What better way to say thank you to those who serve us every day than with a…
Tropical Storm Gordon preparations
Sandbag locations are open across the Coast in preparation for Tropical Storm Gordon. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood is at Courthouse Pier where locals are taking precautions. Sandbags are just one way you can prepare for the possible flooding and heavy…
Generator safety tips
Generators typically top the list when it comes to hurricane preparedness so it’s critical those using them know how to do it properly. First, purchase a battery operated carbon monoxide detector to detect dangerous emissions from within the home, but…
Biloxi orders evacuation of harbors
It's official: Gordon is expected to make landfall on the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Tuesday night, and the National Weather Service has issued a hurricane warning, with the possibility of hurricane-force winds expected begining late Tuesday afternoon. All vessels in…
MEMA Preparing for Tropical Storm Gordon
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is coordinating preparations for Tropical Storm Gordon that is expected to begin affecting the state Tuesday afternoon. Hurricane and storm surge warnings are in effect for George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, Stone, and counties.…
The Shed celebrates Labor Day with free BBQ
What tastes better than a BBQ sandwich on Labor Day? A free BBQ sandwich and the Shed in Ocean Springs is making all your pulled pork dreams come true. To celebrate Labor Day, this morning The Shed started handing out…
Victim identified in fatal cyclist and vehicle crash
Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove has confirmed the identity of the woman hit by a car while riding her bicycle. She has been identified as 54-year-old Carmella Prestia of Gulfport. According to Gulfport police, the crash happened on Kremer Bridge…
Overnight fire destroys Harrison County home
An overnight blaze has left one Harrison County family without a home. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, the fire destroyed a single story home on West Dubisson Road. No one was home at the time of the…
Inkin’ the Coast
The eighth annual Inkin’ the Coast brought a weekend full of art and fun. Some favorite stars from shows like Ink Master were there to show off their skills. Inkin’ the Coast kicked off on Friday and brought in artists…
Sandbag locations in Jackson County
Jackson County is also preparing for Tropical Storm Gordon as emergency managers declared a state of emergency this morning. There have been a number of locations added across Jackson County for residents to fill up sandbags. Pascagoula Fairgrounds Ocean Springs…
School closures due to Tropical Storm Gordon
Christian Collegiate Academy will close both the daycare and the academy for Tuesday and Wednesday.ackson County School District closed Tuesday, September 4th. The University of Southern Mississippi’s operations along the Gulf Coast, including the Gulf Park Campus and the Gulf…
Self-serve sandbag locations in Harrison County
Sand bag locations are now available across Harrison County in preparation for potential flooding ahead. Forecasters are predicting heavy rainfall and potential flooding coming our way this week. Locals are encouraged to pick up sandbags at stations all around Harrison…
Recreational red snapper season opens for Labor Day Weekend
The recreational red snapper season will reopen in Mississippi territorial waters for the Labor Day Weekend. The season will only be open Saturday and Sunday, opening Saturday, September 1st at 12:01 a.m. and closing Sunday, September 2nd at 11:59 p.m.…
2nd Amendment Tax Free Holiday
The 2nd Amendment Tax Free Holiday is underway and many sportsmen across the Coast are gearing up for the upcoming hunting season as well as hitting huge deals. This tax free holiday is meant to encourage participation in the upcoming…
$68 million revitalization project awarded to Ingalls Shipbuilding
Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula was devastated by Hurricane Katrina 13 years ago, but with the help of a $68 million contract, one construction company is working to restore the east bank shipyard. Ingalls’ east bank shipyard was swamped by Hurricane…
United Way of South Mississippi Kickoff Breakfast
This morning, United Way of South Mississippi kicked off its annual campaign during a breakfast at the IP Casino in Biloxi. Each year, hundreds of organizations support United Way of South Mississippi by running a workplace giving campaign. Participation is…
Inkin’ the Coast
A tattoo and arts festival brings artists around the world to the Coast for a weekend full of fun. Inkin’ the Coast kicks off tonight. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center with more.