Mandatory evacuation issued for Bay St. Louis Harbor
Early Tuesday morning the city of Bay St. Louis issued a mandatory evacuation for all boats in its harbor. The harbor was initially under a voluntary evacuation but was escalated to a…
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Hancock County EMA prepping for Francine
Lower Hancock County is frequently subject to flooding during any major weather event. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. was in the Kiln today and has an update on…
Gulf Coast region preparing for Francine
Grocery stores and gas stations across the region are seeing their supplies starting to dwindle as residents stock up. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen continues our coverage…
Shelters opening on the Coast for potential impact from Francine
In preparation for Tropical Storm Francine, shelters along the Gulf Coast are starting to open. WXXV News 25 will continue to update this list as more information becomes available. The Poplarville Community Saferoom located at 124 Rodeo Street, will open…
The Salvation Army ALM Division Prepares for Hurricane Francine
Mississippi Gulf Coast, (September 10, 2024) – As Francine strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, The Salvation Army of Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi is mobilizing resources and personnel to prepare for its landfall. With the storm projected to impact the…
Harrison County Board of Supervisors closes sand beaches due to Tropical Storm Francine
Harrison County, MS – At the recommendation of Emergency Management Agency Director Matt Stratton, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors has made the decision to close all sand beaches in Harrison County, effective 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.…
Jackson County opens storm shelter
NEW - The Jackson County Office of Emergency Services has called for the American Red Cross to open a 361 Emergency Shelter at 9:00AM, Wednesday – September 11, 2024. Shelter Location: Vancleave 361 Central Jackson County Shelter 5500 Ballpark Road, Vancleave,…
Hancock County EMA issues voluntary evacuation for low lying areas
The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Hancock County Board of Supervisors, and cities of Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead, and Waveland have issued a voluntary evacuation. The voluntary evacuation begins September 10th at 7 p.m. This is…
Sand bag locations open across the Coast
Sandbag locations are opening across the Gulf Coast in preparation for Tropical Storm Francine. One of the self-service sandbag sites in Harrison County is located off County…
City offices schedules due to Francine
Due to potential impacts from Francine, Coast cities are closing administrative offices. WXXV News 25 will continue to update this list as more information becomes available. The City of Moss Point Administrative, Municipal Court, and Utility Services departments will be…
Singing River Electric prepares for Tropical Storm Francine
With Tropical Storm Francine approaching the Gulf Coast, Singing River Electric’s service area is awaiting heavy rain, gusty winds, flooding, possible tornadoes, and the chance of power outages. Employees have reviewed their storm duties and assignments, discussed power restoration safety,…
Ingalls Shipbuilding announces scheduling changes
In the wake of potential impact from Francine, Ingalls Shipbuilders has announced scheduling changes. At this time, first shift operations in Pascagoula will proceed as scheduled with a 6:00 a.m. start time on Wednesday. Second shift operations will end at…
CTA offering transportation to Harrison County shelters
Due to forecasted adverse weather impacts from Tropical Storm/Hurricane Francine, the Harrison County Emergency Agency will be opening shelters at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Coast Transit Authority is operating its hurricane evacuation program for Harrison County. CTA…
Harrison County to open storm shelters
Harrison County will open three shelters on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 at 9 a.m. to provide a safe space for residents evacuating ahead of potential ahead of weather from Tropical Storm Francine. Shelter locations are: County Farm Road Shelter 15038…
NCBC rescheduling the 9/11 Stair Climb and Run
The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport has postponed the 9/11 Stair Climb and Run for the Fallen. The event is expected to now be held on Friday, September 13th at 7 AM. The NCBC is also reducing to mission…
Driver Service Bureau offices closing due to storm
The Drivers Service Bureaus in South Mississippi are closed September 11th. The areas affected include Biloxi, Picayune, Gautier, Kiln, and the Gulfport Airport office. So far the closures only cover Wednesday, but those dates could change depending on the weather.
CTA operation changes due to Tropical Storm Francine
Due to forecasted adverse weather impacts from Tropical Storm Francine, Coast Transit Authority (CTA) will cease regularly scheduled Fixed Route and Demand Response (ADA Paratransit or ADA Paratransit Plus) service at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. CTA offices…
Casino closures and schedule changes due to Francine
Casinos on the Gulf Coast have announced closures. WXXV News 25 will continue to update this list as more information becomes available. The Silver Slipper Casino announced closures for Wednesday, September 11. The following will be closed: Jubilee Buffet, Blue…
Naval Construction Battalion Center preparing for Francine
NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION CENTER GULFPORT, Miss. — In preparation for the effects of Tropical Storm Francine, Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport will reduce manning to mission-essential personnel and several base services will be closed September 11. Please be aware of…
Teen to serve 20 years for 2023 assault on Uber driver
A Gulfport teen will spend 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to the shooting of an Uber driver in 2023. District Attorney Crosby Parker said 19-year-old Trinyell Coats Jr., of Gulfport pleaded guilty Monday to aggravated assault for the…
MDOT encourages marine traffic to shelter TODAY
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – As Tropical Storm Francine nears the Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Department of Transportation advises any boats that need to shelter on the back bay or need to move inland via one of the drawbridges on the Mississippi Gulf…
Jackson County Board of Supervisors proclaim a Declaration of Local Emergency
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Declaration of Local Emergency, Tuesday, September 10th, 2024, in advance of Tropical Storm Francine. Tropical Storm Francine is predicted to make landfall in Louisiana late afternoon on Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm…
Mandatory evacuation issued for Pass Christian Harbor
A mandatory evacuation of vessels has been issued for the Pass Christian Harbor. The phone contact for the Pass Christian Harbor is 228-452-5128. In a press release, Fire Chief Dia’Mond Woodman also states that residents in low-lying areas should be…
Two men charged in the August shooting death of Moss Point man
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the August 6 shooting death of a Moss Point man. Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley said 30-year-old Ronald Polk Jr., of Moss Point and 24-year-old Lorenzo Patterson Jr., of…