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Coast residents preparing for Ida

Sand bag locations are open across the Coast. At these locations, the bags and sand are provided but you must bring your own shovel. Many Coast residents put on their raincoats…

Biloxi VA Medical Center, Mobile CBOC Closed Monday, Aug. 31

BILOXI, Miss. – The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) is currently monitoring Hurricane Ida. As a result of anticipated weather impacts, all appointments scheduled Monday, Aug. 30, at the Biloxi Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center and the Mobile Community-based…

Harrison County EMA recommends removing vessels from harbors

Harrison County Emergency Management Agency strongly recommends removing vessels from all harbors in Harrison County.  Expectations are for a 7 ft. to 11 ft. storm surge along the Mississippi Gulf Coast from Tropical Storm Ida. Vessel movement should occur Friday…

Coast cities issuing state of emergency notices

Cities are taking pre-emptive action in anticipation of severe conditions from Ida. The cities of Long Beach, Gulfport, Ocean Springs, Gautier, Pascagoula, and Moss Point have all issued statements proclaiming a state of emergency. Doing so generally is a precursor…

School closures around the Gulf Coast

Due to the projected path of Hurricane Ida, schools around the Gulf Coast have announced closures for the start of next week. Jackson County School District is canceling classes for Monday, August 30th. On Monday,  they will assess the situation…

Second Amendment Tax Free Holiday begins Friday

Outdoor enthusiasts can begin taking advantage of Mississippi’s Second Amendment Tax Free Weekend starting tomorrow. This tax-free benefit allows for customers to stock up on everything they need to…

National Seashore Closing for Severe Weather

GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- Gulf Islands National Seashore is preparing to close in response to Tropical Storm Ida approaching the Gulf of Mexico. The Davis Bayou Area in Mississippi, and Opal Beach, Perdido Key, Okaloosa, and Fort Pickens Areas in…

Evacuation recommended at marinas, harbors in Biloxi

The Biloxi Port Division today "highly recommended" to boat owners that they relocate their vessels from the city's public harbors and marinas. "We are currently monitoring the weather," the email said, "but although evacuation is not mandatory at this time,…