TRAFFIC ALERT: CRASH ON I-10 BEFORE HIGHWAY 49/GULFPORT EX 34A WESTBOUND
MDOT is reporting a crash on I-10 before Highway 49/ Gulfport EX 34A. Drivers can expect delays westbound. The traffic impact is moderate.
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Storm reports in South Mississippi
Our team coverage of this weather system begins with a live report from Hancock County. WXXV’s Austin Lindsey has been in Hancock County all morning and has a live report for…
Structure catches fire after lightning strike in Gulfport
Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley says they are working a structure fire on 34th Street. The fire is under control, but Chief Kelley says the cause of the fire was lightning strikes. There were no injuries reported. News 25 will…
Weather related photos
A viewer sent us video of hail impacting parts of Bay St. Louis and Waveland this morning. In Bay St. Louis and Waveland, a deluge and pea-sized hail came down about 10:30 this…
Saferooms opening Wednesday due to weather
Due to anticipated severe weather Wednesday, April 10th, saferooms will open in areas around the Coast. The Poplarville Community Saferoom, located at 124 Rodeo Street, will open at 8:00 AM and will remain open until the threat of severe weather…
TRAFFIC ALERT: FLOODING ON I-59 AT MS 43 S/ PICAYUNE/ KILN EX 4
MDOT is reporting flooding on I-59 at MS 43 S/ Picayune/ Kiln EX 4 in Pearl River County. The roadway is impassable. Drivers should seek an alternate route.
Power Outages across the Coast
As of 5:10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10th: Coast Electric is reporting 3,469 customers with power outages in their area. Mississippi Power is reporting 436 customers with power outages in their area. Pearl River Valley Authority is reporting 66 customers…
Schedule changes at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
Due to weather in the area, some flights scheduled at Gulfport Biloxi International Airport have been changed. Delta Airlines flight 5367 arriving from Atlanta was scheduled to arrive at 4:22 p.m. and is now scheduled to arrive at 4:40 p.m.…
Bill to establish Purple Alert for missing with cognitive disabilities passes
A bill that will establish a Purple Alert for missing people with cognitive disabilities has passed the Legislature. House Bill 873 passed the House 121-0 with one person absent and passed the Senate 50-2 with two absent on Monday. Once…
Mississippi Senate blocks House proposal to revise school funding formula
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers are unlikely to create a new funding formula for public schools this year, after senators blocked a House proposal Tuesday — an action that creates tension during the final weeks of a four-month…
Closures due to weather threat
Due to potential severe weather in our area on Wednesday, businesses and events have announced scheduled changes. The Adult Daycare at The New Lyman Senior Center will suspend services Wednesday and will resume on Thursday! Gulfport Harbor Market at the…
School schedule changes due to weather
In anticipation of severe weather potential, schools around South Mississippi have announced scheduled changes. The Picayune, Pearl River Central, Poplarville, and Heritage Christian Academy Schools will be closed on April 10th, 2024 due to inclement weather. George County School District…
What to expect when attending a show at Gautier's The Sound amphitheater
The City of Gautier broke ground on the Sound Amphitheater over a year ago, and it is finally ready to welcome hundreds of fans…
City of Ocean Springs creating special project on Front Beach
The City of Ocean Springs is creating the Front Beach Event Space and Pavilion Project. Funding for the project comes from grants the city applied to…
George County receives federal grants
George County is set to begin work on its infrastructure and dispatch system after receiving federal funding. Old Highway 63 in George County is one of the most traveled roads and…
Staying weather aware during severe weather
With severe weather in the area, News 25 wants to make sure the public is weather aware. News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. spoke with Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight ahead of…
Resources for power outages during severe weather
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…
MDOT Commission intermodal awards announced
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Transportation Commission recently announced the award of $30 million in grants for intermodal transportation projects throughout the state. MTC approved the Mississippi Department of Transportation to award grants to regional and municipal airports, ports and railroads…
Woman dead after fire in Gulfport
A woman is dead after a structural fire in Gulfport Monday. Forty-four-year-old Wajeedah Waheed from Gulfport was pronounced dead at the local hospital. According to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer,…
Orange Grove Tax Assessors Office relocating
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors announced that the Orange Grove Tax Assessors Office will be relocating. As of April 10th, 2024 the Orange Grove Tax Assessors Office will close. They are relocating to 12423 Seaway Road, Gulfport on a…
Convicted and sentenced for two counts of aggravated domestic violence
On April 8, 2024, Andrew Joseph Richard, 44, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi was convicted and sentenced in the Circuit Court of Jackson County for two counts of Aggravated Domestic Violence. Judge Keith Miller sentenced Richard to serve a total of…
Mexican national charged with trafficking Fentanyl
A Mexican national is in the Harrison County jail, charged with trafficking Fentanyl. Harrison County…
Southern Miss polymer science student recognized with prestigious scholarship
One University of Southern Mississippi polymer science student has been recognized with a prestigious scholarship! Charles Dalton has been awarded the Goldwater Scholarship for 2024, bringing Southern Miss' total recipients to a state-leading total of 28. Dalton is a native…
Bishop assigns nine priests to new roles in Biloxi Diocese
Bishop Louis F. Kihneman has made the following appointments of priests to new parishes within the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi. The first re-assignments will be effective starting June 4, with the last of them taking place in August. Ref. Sergio…