Flood risk by bodies of water after Francine
One of the bigger lingering concerns following Francine’s landfall is flooding, especially near bodies of water. At Howard Creek off Cedar Lake Road, you can see water levels…
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Assessing the damage from Francine in Ocean Springs
Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana Wednesday afternoon, bringing many impacts to South Mississippi. The Fort Bayou Pier at Percy Miller Park was one place that suffered damage…
$4.3 million grant awarded to the City of Hattiesburg
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced more than $4.3 million to the City of Hattiesburg. The grant addresses risks posed to public housing residents from lead-based paint and other housing-related hazards. Senator Hyde-Smith saying the Hattiesburg Housing Authority will receive the grant…
Mississippi honoring veterans this election season
Mississippi is honoring veterans this election season. Secretary of State Michael Watson announced the "Vote in Honor of a Veteran" program. Residents can dedicate their vote to a veteran…
Coast Electric Hurricane Francine Update: 2:30 p.m. September 12th, 2024
Kiln, Miss. – Coast Electric currently has 1,500+ outages this afternoon scattered across their service area, but most are in Pearl River County. The co-op has restored service to more than 11,500 members since daylight. The primary cause of outages is…
The Blood Center urges donations following Hurricane Francine
New Orleans, LA — The Blood Center is calling for blood donations this weekend following cancellations and closures caused by Hurricane Francine. To help replenish the local blood supply, donor center hours have been extended and additional days added. “Our…
MDOT responds to impacts from Hurricane Francine
JACKSON, MISS. – Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews worked last night and into the morning to respond to impacts from Hurricane Francine as the storm moved through the state after making landfall on Wednesday, Sept. 11 in Louisiana. The storm…
Tunnel to Towers hosting 5K and Stair Climb on September 14th
Tunnel To Towers is hosting their 5K and Stair Climb this upcoming weekend at Margaritaville. Bridget Lopez of Tunnel to Towers Biloxi and MS District 117…
Woman charged with targeting officer with false 911 call
A Gulfport woman has been charged with making a false call to 911. Gulfport Police said 41-year-old Angela Shavers was arrested Wednesday and charged with abuse of Emergency 911. She was taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE in Pass Christian reporting on some coastal flooding
WXXV News 25's Everett Ganier, Jr. taking you to some of the flooding along the coast. He was live at Rosehart Avenue in Pass Christian.
Harrison County Fire Rescue works fire during Francine
Harrison County Fire Rescue was working hard during Hurricane Francine. Firefighters worked a building fire in the Cuevas community that caused damage to a single room. No one…
Harrison County Sand Beaches remain closed for clean-up after Hurricane Francine
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has announced that all sand beaches will remain closed until further notice due to ongoing clean-up efforts following Hurricane Francine. Crews are working diligently to restore…
Good Samaritan rescues man from flooded truck in New Orleans
A Good Samaritan stepped into save a man as his truck was sinking into the floodwaters of Hurricane Francine. Miles Crawford used a hammer from his…
Coast schools returning to normal operating hours
Now that impacts from Francine have subsided, schools along the Gulf Coast are returning to their normal operating hours. WXXV News 25 will continue to update this list as more information becomes available. Classes in the Bay Waveland School District…
Bayou Portage Bridge to have two limited openings today for marine vessels
Harrison County officials have announced that the Bayou Portage Bridge will have two limited openings today at 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM, exclusively for marine vessels. The bridge remains closed to vehicle traffic until further notice due to an electrical…
Francine weakens and moves inland after lashing Louisiana
By JACK BROOK and SARA CLINE Updated 10:24 AM CDT, September 12, 2024 MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) — Francine weakened Thursday after striking Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane that knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses, sent storm surge rushing…
Governor Reeves shares update on Francine
Governor Tate Reeves provided an update on Francine. No injuries have been reported as a result of the storm. Several roads are closed in coastal and central counties due to flooding. The state is remaining in contact with local emergency…
31-year-old Kiln man dies in accident in Hancock County
On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Dummy Line Road in Hancock County. A 2002 Ford F-250 driven by 31-year-old Dalton Emmons, of Kiln, MS, was traveling east…
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport back to regular operations
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is back to regular operations. Most flights scheduled to arrive at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport are currently on time. American Airlines Flight 5272 from Charlotte, NC scheduled to arrive at GPT at 12:11 p.m. is now scheduled to…
Who's got gator on their bingo card? Pass firefighters!
Pass Christian firefighters had an unusual task come up Wednesday night as winds from Francine battered the Coast. An errant alligator was found on Camellia Drive about 9:15 p.m. after a resident called saying her dog was barking at something…
Francine affecting travel in South Mississippi. Here are the roads to avoid
South Mississippi is still feeling the affects of Francine as road flooding and downed trees are affecting travel. If you know of a road closure or damage, please email us at news@wxxv25.com. Here's what we know: Harrison County The Causeway…
Power companies working to restore power to customers
Hurricane Francine has caused some power outages in South Mississippi. Here is the latest on the power outages reported to the utilities: Since 4 p.m. Tuesday, Mississippi Power had approximately 7,600 customers experienced an outage, with more than 4,100 already…
Tornado warning issued for Southern Hancock County
Late Wednesday evening a tornado warning was issued for Southern Hancock County. Residents in the area were advised to take shelter in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of…
Francine impacting the Coast
Here’s a look from the beachfront in Waveland earlier today, showing conditions there. Water moving ever so slightly up the beach and obviously a consistent flow of rain in Hancock County.