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Raising Cane's hosting fundraiser to help hurricane victims

– Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers will host a fundraiser on Tuesday to support local communities in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas affected by hurricanes Laura and Sally. With help from its loyal Caniacs, Raising Cane’s hopes to raise at least…

DMR urges boaters to take care around Katrina Key

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources urges boaters to be cautious around a project to expand Katrina Key reef on the south side of Deer Island. Concrete rubble will be deployed by barge to expand the existing Katrina Key structure…

Gulfport Police investigating overnight shooting

Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting overnight that left two people in critical condition. Gulfport Police information officer Jason Ducre said officers were informed about 11:43 p.m. that two people were taken to a local hospital in a private vehicle…

Comeback Coolers to assist with Sally relief

After helping Hurricane Laura victims in Texas and Louisiana, the Comeback Coolers organization is once again mobilizing to help our Gulf Coast neighbors in the wake of Sally. One local group is springing back into action to bring a little…

Mississippi Aquarium reopens after Sally

The Mississippi Aquarium temporarily closed during the threat of Hurricane Sally for nearly three days for the safety of their animals and staff. Due to the potential damage that Sally could have brought, the aquarium’s emergency response team made the…

City of Biloxi putting on an auction

Have you ever wondered what happens to items that are seized by the police? Well, you have the opportunity to find out Saturday at 9 a.m. in Biloxi. There will be over 800 items up for grabs at an auction…

Gulf Ship to add over 200 new jobs in Gulfport

A shipbuilder in Gulfport will soon create more than 200 new jobs to accommodate a new contract. Gulf Ship is a 38 acre shipyard located on Glascock Drive and used for the construction and maintenance of tugboats and platform supply…

Mississippi Power helps with restoration efforts in Alabama

Mississippi Power’s storm team of 100 linemen and support personnel has safely arrived in Mobile to assist in the Hurricane Sally restoration effort. One hundred linemen and support personnel, along with 90 additional contracted employees, are working to restore service…

Comeback Coolers to assist with Sally relief

After helping in recovery efforts for Hurricane Laura victims earlier this month, the crew at Comeback Coolers is back in action to assist our neighbors in Florida and Alabama following Hurricane Sally. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Ocean Springs…

Florida National Guard assisting with recovery in Pensacola

The National Guard in Florida is assisting emergency crews during Tropical Storm Sally. Servicemen and women were out in Pensacola Wednesday to help with rescue efforts. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis activated 500 National Guard members to assist. Nearly 600 search…

Mississippi casinos reopen following Sally

The Mississippi Gaming Commission gave Coast casinos the go-ahead to reopen today as the effects from Sally have moved past Mississippi. Casinos are now getting back on track after having to temporarily close, this time due to storm effects. Guests…

Woman rescued after tree fell on home in Mobile

Mobile Fire Rescue in Alabama rescued a woman who was trapped in her home overnight during the storm. First responders say the woman was asleep in her bed when a tree fell onto her house. Fire officials say a good…

Governor Reeves thankful Mississippi braved Sally

Governor Tate Reeves today thankful that Mississippi has braved Hurricane Sally, mentioning the storm was highly unpredictable. Just Sunday afternoon, Sally was predicted to hit Port Sulphur, Louisiana which would have put Mississippi to the east of the storm. South…

Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann visits the Coast

Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and some other state lawmakers were in Pascagoula today and like Sally, the direction of the meeting with Mississippi’s top politicians and local heroes and first responders in Jackson County took a turn for the better.…

Storm damage in Jackson County

After the effects of Sally, Jackson County faced some damage with fallen trees and power outages. Moss Point resident Jacob Hardin and his family spent Wednesday afternoon clearing debris in front of their home on Jefferson Avenue after Sally left…