Storm hits George County
Today a tornado warning was issued in George County. A photo was captured by Lucedale Resident Debra Bond of what appears to be a tornado right over the outlet on Highway 63 south. Some residents there when the funnel cloud…
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Gulf Park Estates affected by possible tornado
Some homes have been damaged today from the severe weather from Harvey in Ocean Springs. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us in Gulf Park Estates where damage from a potential tornado happened this afternoon.
Potential tornado damage in Ocean Springs
Residents of Gulf Park Estates in Ocean Springs continue to clean up after storms moved through their neighborhood late this morning. Dozens of homeowners in Gulf Park Estates came home to trees down, shingles off rooftops, and damaged fences. Some…
Tornado and flood response in Jackson County
Red Cross volunteers have responded to a tornado in Gautier and flash flooding in the Pascagoula area. Other Red Crossers are responding to weather events in the Hattiesburg and Petal area. No other information available at this time.
Felony dog stealing arrest
Pass Christian police arrested a Gulfport woman for stealing her employer’s dog. Thirty-seven year-old Sarah Jean Bowers of Gulfport faces one felony count of dog stealing. The arrest was the result of an investigation after the victim signed a private…
2014 missing person case: Desmond Moore
The Gautier Police Department is seeking new leads in the search for a man who went missing three years ago. Desmond Moore left his residence in Gautier on August 30th, 2014 and has not been seen since. He was walking…
Biloxi and New Sharon Fire Department teaming up
We’ve reported on numerous groups from the Gulf Coast looking to lend a helping hand to those affected by Harvey, but our next story starts with a group that came to the Coast way back in 2005. When Hurricane Katrina…
Fallen trees cause damage to homes in Pascagoula
Toppled trees slammed onto the roofs of several homes overnight in Pascagoula plus heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Harvey. News 25’s Laurene Callander spoke with homeowners and takes us inside their damaged house. Enormous trees toppled over homes in Pascagoula…
Damage from possible tornado in Gulf Park Estates in Ocean Springs (video)
Quick update on storm damage in Ocean Springs around the Gulf Park Estate area.
William Carey University closed due to severe weather
William Carey University Hattiesburg Campus cancelled Wednesday afternoon and evening classes due to the threat of severe weather. Classes will resume Thursday morning. Download the WXXV 25 Weather app for the latest on conditions in your area.
Storm Clean Up
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us more about the clean up after last night's storm. . . . .
Highway 90 Flooded
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us more about the flooding on Highway 90.
A dozen people rescued from Pascagoula rising waters
Doug Adams with the Pascagoula Police Department tells News 25 a total of 12 people were rescued from rising waters in Pascagoula between late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. Pascagoula Firefighters rescued eight Tupelo Avenue residents, and four Railroad…
No drones five miles from Keesler Air Force Base without permission
As drones become increasingly popular, Keesler Air Force pilots want you to know operating them within five miles from the base is not going to fly. Keesler Air Force Base officials and pilots addressed the safety rules for drones. Flying…
Hurricane Katrina Memorial
More than two million cubic yards of debris were removed from cities along the Gulf Coast during Hurricane Katrina. Today marks the 12th anniversary of the disaster that shocked the nation. As flooding from Tropical Storm Harvey continues to stir…
St. Martin High adopts a school in Texas
The aftermath of Hurricane Harvey has people wanting to do anything they can to help and St. Martin High School is doing their part by adopting a school in Texas. The Yellowjackets are sponsoring two drives and adopting Rockport Fulton…
Red Cross training volunteers
South Mississippi residents are taking the extra step to help out the Lone Star state and are training to become Red Cross volunteers. The American Red Cross in Gulfport offered ‘just in time’ classes for those interested in becoming Red…
St. Martin High becomes member of Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Today, the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed St. Martin High School as a member of their organization with a ribbon cutting and tour of the school. High School Senior Trilby Taylor came forward with the idea of wanting…
Salvation Army lends a hand
As flood waters continue to rise, it’s extremely dangerous and impossible in some parts to send relief into Louisiana and Texas. The Salvation Army in South Mississippi is doing what they can to help and Major Gary Sturdivant says money…
Harrison County State of the County
It was a packed house inside the IP Casino for the Harrison County Board of Supervisors State of the County address. Topics that Board President Kent Jones addressed include improving the quality of life in Harrison County, the success of…
Save lives at the annual Katrina Blood Drive
Each year on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we look back on the devastation the storm brought to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, but the American Red Cross is looking forward. The blood drive at the Edgewater Mall was held today…
St. Martin High School ribbon cutting
St. Martin High School is now a member of the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us at the school and gives us an update on the school’s culture and more on why they joined.
City of Biloxi declares state of emergency
The Biloxi City Council held a special meeting today to declare a state of emergency for the City of Biloxi due to potential effects from Tropical Storm Harvey. The resolution passed and allows Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich to do all…
Heavy rain moves into Louisiana and Mississippi
Heavy rains from the remnants of Hurricane Harvey moved into Louisiana. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch all over southeast Louisiana, southwest Mississippi, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast through Thursday. Heavy rain from Harvey is forecast…