One Fatality Caused By Storm
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the storm last night and the tragic lost it caused.
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Severe Weather Update
It looks like much of the severe weather is starting to dissipate. While the Coast has fared pretty well, there are reports of one death in Hattiesburg from the storms. My Fox 23 in Hattiesburg reports 73-year-old Harris Dale Purvis…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Annual Meeting
Today more than 650 business and community leaders gathered at the Beau Rivage for the Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce annual meeting. It was a great year for the chamber and a great year of giving back. The meeting serves…
A Fresh Face on History
Visitors who pay a visit to some of Biloxi’s historical landmarks will get a fresh take on the city’s history. Some new markers, complete with color pictures and paragraphs explaining the significance of each location, can be found around Biloxi.…
Annual Military Training on the Coast
If you see military forces on the Mississippi Sound, don’t be alarmed, it’s just a training exercise. Several boat teams are set to conduct military exercises along the Gulf Coast. The Biloxi Police Department wants to make sure no one…
Preps for John Kasich Finishing Up
John Kasich supporters from across the Gulf Coast will be packing into Café Climb to hear the GOP presidential candidate speak. Café Climb and Climb CDC have been busy the past few days preparing for the Ohio governor’s arrival. Kasich’s…
Visitors Enjoying Coast Regardless of Weather
Severe weather and tornado warnings weren’t enough to scare everyone out of having a good time. It may have been windy enough to blow your pants off but people were still coming in and out of the Scarlet Pearl Casino…
Weather in Gulfport
News 25’s Kendra Turley has updates on the severe weather.
Severe Weather Update
Governor Phil Bryant has issued a state of emergency today for all areas of the state that may be affected by current storms. Meteorologist Ryan Mahan has a look at the weather.
Firewise Program Teaches Coast Residents
It was only a week ago that a forest fire ripped through Jackson County. Today, the Mississippi Forestry Commission wanted to make sure Coast residents are ready if it were to ever happen closer to home. Residents from across the…
Emergency Operation Plans Luncheon
Pastors and priests who attended a disaster training luncheon now know more about what to do in an emergency in their place of worship. Local firefighters, police officers and pastors gathered in the Regions Banquet Room in the Knight Foundation…
Locals in Severe Weather
While most locals have been taking cover during the severe weather, others were checking out the storm up close. Earlier today on the Gulfport beaches, some people got an up close sight of the heavy winds and rough waves. One…
Harrison County Storms
News 25’s Kendra Turley has updates on the severe weather.
Preparing for the Storm
The city of Biloxi prepared for inclement weather in the area by spending most of the day clearing storm drains. Multiple crews hit nearly 200 stops earlier today to ensure the drains around the city were free of debris. The…
Schools Close Early Due to Weather
Local schools didn’t take any chances and many decided to let kids out of school early today to beat the storms home. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson checked in with some Long Beach schools before they checked out early for the…
Severe Weather Warnings
News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us live with tips on how to stay safe throughout tonight’s severe weather.
The Scene at Jones Park at 6 p.m.
The scene at Jones Park in Gulfport at 6 p.m. @WXXV25 The scene at Jones Park in Gulfport at 6 p.m. @WXXV25 pic.twitter.com/HC8GVgfKUB — Kendra Turley (@WXXVKendra) February 24, 2016
Harrison County EMA Monitors the Weather
Harrison Co EMA monitoring weather. Wind speeds of up to 35 mph in Harrison Co @WXXV25 Harrison Co EMA monitoring weather. Wind speeds of up to 35 mph in Harrison Co @WXXV25 pic.twitter.com/wKQsngILLf— Shelby Myers (@wxxvshelby) February 23, 2016
Severe Weather for the Coast
Tornado warning for Harrison County is in effect until 6:15. Meteorologist Steve Taylor has more.
Severe Weather Forecast
Governor Phil Bryant has issued a state of emergency today for all areas of the state that may be affected by current storms throughout the area. Harrison County is now under a thunderstorm warning until 6 this evening. Meteorologist Ryan…
Storm Approaches Harrison County
Winds picking up in downtown Gulfport area. @WXXV25 Winds picking up in downtown Gulfport area. @WXXV25 pic.twitter.com/fwyeUaLCgs— Kendra Turley (@WXXVKendra) February 23, 2016
Strong Wind in Gulfport
Currently no rain in downtown Gulfport but extremely windy. Watch @WXXV25 at 5:30 for updates Currently no rain in downtown Gulfport but extremely windy. Watch @WXXV25 at 5:30 for updates pic.twitter.com/F3ABBgyPDT— Shelby Myers (@wxxvshelby) February 23, 2016
Church Fire in Gulfport
On 2/23/16 at approximately 10 am, 21 Gulfport firefighters responded to a structure fire at New Jerusalem Baptist Church on 23rd Ave. No occupants were inside at the time of the fire and it was brought under control within 15…
Biloxi Public Schools Will Close Early Today
Biloxi Public Schools leaders have announced that students will be dismissed from class two hours early today, and city workers have been removing leaves and other debris from storm drains in low-lying areas, as residents and businesses are being encouraged…