Residents of Jackson County are awaiting potential impacts from Hurricane Sally and some areas of Ocean Springs are already under voluntary evacuation. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is at Front Beach in Ocean Springs with more.
Mississippi Power is preparing for any major power outages that Hurricane Sally may bring to the residents of the Coast. The company has been working diligently to pull additional resources from up state to provide for coastal locations. Their sister…
Ahead of Hurricane Sally, the Mississippi Gaming Commission announced today that all Coast casinos must close. The commission decided earlier this afternoon that these casino premises had to be vacated by 4 p.m. All guests were then forced to move…
A local state of emergency has been declared in Harrison County. The proclamation allows Harrison County to receive federal and state assistance with the preparation, mitigation, and recovery of the storm. Harrison County remains under a hurricane warning, river flood…
Over to the west in Pass Christian, the mayor and city employees have been working around the clock to prepare for Sally. Mayor Chipper McDermott says barricades have already been put in the most flood-prone areas of the city. By…
This morning, Governor Reeves held a press conference to brief Mississippians on Hurricane Sally’s threat as it approaches our Coast. Forecasters expect potential rainfall of up to about 20 inches on the coastline of Jackson and Harrison counties. Meanwhile, a…
We’re continuing our coverage of Hurricane Sally with a live look at conditions on the Coast right now. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Biloxi with more.
The Biloxi Police Department has plans in place, making sure residents are staying safe during the storm. There is equipment such as cones, barricades, boats, and high water trucks available for use to help residents in the area. Also, there…
Despite COVID-19, the annual Tunnel to Towers 5K and Stair Climb in Biloxi was still able to go on. Nineteen years ago, Brooklyn Firefighter Stephen Siller was just finishing up his shift and was on his way to play golf…
Mississippi Power started working out a plan for possible restoration efforts. The storm directors met, requesting outside resources to fix down power lines. They were also preparing each employee for the storm since every employee has a storm role and…
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Medical Needs Shelter in Stone County will open at 3 p.m. today in preparation for Hurricane Sally. This shelter is located at 1640 Coy Avenue in Wiggins, Miss., and is a shelter of last…
A 34-year-old Biloxi man died Sunday night in a three-vehicle wreck on Highway 98 on Okaloosa Island, Florida Highway Patrol said in a press release. The collision happened about 7:30 p.m. Sunday just past the Destin bridge, FHP said. The…
GULFPORT, Miss.— Memorial’s health care system prepares for Hurricane Sally by activating emergency operations protocols and declares a special code - “Hurricane Alert Status” - which escalates processes designed to keep patients and employees safe. Hurricane Alert Status will go into…
As the storm approaches the Coast, there are many things Gulf Coast residents should be mindful of, most importantly being prepared. Empty harbor and locals heading to their hurricane holes is a sure sign of bad weather on its way.…
(WXXV) — Sally has been upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane, as of 11:30 a.m. Monday. The National Hurricane Center says NOAA Hurricane Hunters find the storm has rapidly strengthened. Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph with higher gusts.…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Due to deteriorating weather conditions from Hurricane Sally, and the potential of significant rainfall, the City of Ocean Springs is highly encouraging residents of low-lying areas to evacuate to higher ground. At 2 p.m. Monday,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Some casinos along the Mississippi Gulf Coast are closing ahead of Hurricane Sally. Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi says they will temporarily close at 4 p.m. Monday, September 14 in order to prepare for Hurricane Sally.…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency has issued a mandatory evacuation order for some residents ahead of Sally. The order went into effect at 7 a.m. Monday, September 14 for residents living in low lying…
(WXXV) — Due to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Sally, some local harbors and marinas have issued mandatory orders for vessels to evacuate. According to a post to the Gulfport Mayor's Office on Facebook, all vessels must be removed from the…
(WXXV) — With Sally forecast to make landfall as a hurricane, forecasters say heavy rainfall and coastal flooding can be expected across the Gulf Coast. Authorities throughout South Mississippi are preparing now by setting up several self-serve sandbag sites. The…
The Biloxi Police Department arrested a 55-year-old National Lugskie Sandifer of Biloxi, MS for robbery and aggravated assault. The arrest stemmed from an investigation where Sandifer allegedly assaulted the victim who sustained severe bodily injuries, and during the assault Sandifer…
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 29-year-old Christian Britton Brooks of Biloxi, MS for arson. The arrest stemmed from an investigation where Brooks was allegedly setting fire to the back of an occupied residence. A witness was able to extinguish the…
The 39th annual Biloxi Seafood Festival took place today just on a smaller scale. The festival is typically a two-day event with vendors, music, and fresh seafood. However, due to concerns surrounding COVID-19, the 39th annual Biloxi Seafood Festival was…
The Wells Fargo Bank on Howard Avenue in Biloxi had cars lined around the block and they weren’t there for the ATM. Feeding the Gulf Coast and Wells Fargo hosted a food distribution, giving away foods to families struggling during…