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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…

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…

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…

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.

Traffic Alert: Bayou Portage Bridge Update

The Bayou Portage Bridge will close at 2 p.m. Wednesday until further notice for additional work. Please follow the detour route via Menge Avenue and drive safely. Watch for detour signs along the way.

Resources in the event of power outages

In the event of severe weather, here are some resources to keep in mind. If your power goes out, here are the numbers or websites you can call to get more information or report power outages. Mississippi Power Company: 1-800-487-3275…

Health systems along the Coast announce schedule changes

In the wake of potential impact from Francine, some health care locations have adjusted their schedules. WXXV News 25 will continue to update this list as more information becomes available. Due to inclement weather, some Memorial Health System clinics may…

Schedule changes at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport

Due to weather in the area, some flights scheduled at Gulfport Biloxi International Airport have been changed. Arrivals: Delta Air Lines Flight 3063 from Atlanta, GA has been canceled. United Airlines Flight 5004 from Houston, TX has been canceled. American…