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Traffic Advisory: I-59 and I-10 may close due to flooding

Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) Due to flooding, Interstate 59 and Interstate 10 in south Louisiana/Mississippi may close today. If these closures should occur, congestion will be a major issue in the affected areas. To prepare, commercial traffic and the…

Three Biloxi Officers On Leave

Three officers are on administrative leave while the Mississippi Bureau Of Investigation looks into last week's fatal shooting. Biloxi police were among officers who answered calls from drivers who saw a man with a gun Thursday on the Popp's Ferry…

Herb, Garden and Arts Festival Wraps Up

After a sunny day in downtown Ocean Springs, the Twenty-Third Annual Herb, Garden And Arts Festival comes to an end.   People and families from all over got the chance to browse art, listen to music, buy herbs and check…

Benefit Car Wash

Community members and friends organized a special benefit for the family Brody "B.J." Brown. The Stone County man whose body was found in a Hancock County Lake on Wednesday. Dozens of trucks, cars and SUV's stopped by the "Auto Zone"…

Celebrating 103 Years Of Life

A one-hundred and three year old woman, who spent all of her life here on the coast, celebrates her birthday. Local legend "Vivian Rogers" has been through several near-death experiences in her one-hundred-and three years of living. Ranging from a…

River Flood Warnings

News 25's Laurene Callander, tell us about the river flooding in Pass Christian.

Biloxi Hibernia St. Patrick’s Day Parade Still On

It may rain on Biloxi’s Hibernia St. Patrick’s Day Parade tomorrow but the good times and the parade will still roll. Barricades line the streets of downtown Biloxi and the roads of the parade route are literally painted green as…

Mississippi Emergency Response Plan

“We are preparing for the worst while praying for the best.” Those were the words from Governor Phil Bryant in Gulfport today as he addressed emergency response plans for any needs for rescues or evacuations from flooding in South Mississippi.…

Flood Problems for Neighborhoods in Moss Point

They don’t call Moss Point the ‘River City’ for nothing. Neighborhoods in east Moss Point tend to flood when the weather is rainy. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson didn’t stay dry while hearing some of the resident’s stories. From the road…

Institute for Marine Mammal Studies

Early March is already considered the beginning of stranding season for marine animals and the stormy weather on the Coast is not making things better. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport has had an unusually high amount of…

Heavy Rainfall and Flood Preps

County leaders and residents are bracing for the rising water and possible flooding in Harrison County. News 25’s Toni Miles checked out some of the area’s most flood prone areas. While most of Harrison County’s flood prone areas are not…

Mississippi National Guard on Standby

As a precaution, Governor Phil Bryant has issued an executive order to mobilize the Mississippi National Guard to assist with any needed high water rescues. Today, Lieutenant Colonel Jody Mike Smith joined the governor in the press conference saying the…

Governor Phil Bryant Addresses Emergency Response Plans

“We are preparing for the worst while praying for the best.” Those were the words from Governor Phil Bryant in Gulfport today. Governor Bryant addressed emergency response plans for this slow-moving, developing storm system that’s already proven deadly and caused…

Mississippi Storm Report

The State Emergency Operations Center has received storm reports from 35 counties due to the ongoing heavy rainfall and flooding throughout the state. There are no injuries or deaths being reported. The National Weather Service says flash flooding will remain…

The Shuck Factor Postponed

The Biloxi Shuckers have postponed this afternoon’s Shuck Factor until next week due to the weather. Auditions will now take place next Wednesday, March 16th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at MGM Park. You can audition to sing the…

Battle of the Badges Cancelled

The third annual Battle of the Badges that was scheduled for tonight at D’iberville Middle School has been cancelled. The fundraiser basketball game for the police explorers program will be rescheduled for a later date.   [mappress mapid="2490"]

Salvation Army to Open Cold Weather Shelters

The Salvation Army is opening its cold weather shelters due to the rainy conditions. Shelters will open at 4 o’clock this afternoon and will close in the morning at 8. Volunteers are needed as well. If you’re interested in donating…

State of Emergency Declared in Ocean Springs

Video from Front Beach in Ocean Springs from around 8 this morning shows water pouring off the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge. Since then the City of Ocean Springs and Jackson County have declared a state of emergency. Public works will be…

Man Identified in Shooting

Officials have identified the man who was shot and killed by Biloxi police officers Thursday night on Popp’s Ferry Bridge. Witnesses tell News 25 Biloxi resident Wesley Sheppard was seen waving a gun around at the top of the bridge.…

Highway 90 Down to One Lane in Pass Christian

Drivers were forced into one lane on Highway 90 in Pass Christian as crews cleared off sand from the roadway. MDOT trucks scooped up the sand which has taken over the Coast roadways thanks to two days of strong winds.…