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Tropical Storm Gordon preparations

Sandbag locations are open across the Coast in preparation for Tropical Storm Gordon. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood is at Courthouse Pier where locals are taking precautions. Sandbags are just one way you can prepare for the possible flooding and heavy…

Generator safety tips

Generators typically top the list when it comes to hurricane preparedness so it’s critical those using them know how to do it properly. First, purchase a battery operated carbon monoxide detector to detect dangerous emissions from within the home, but…

Biloxi orders evacuation of harbors

It's official: Gordon is expected to make landfall on the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Tuesday night, and the National Weather Service has issued a hurricane warning, with the possibility of hurricane-force winds expected begining late Tuesday afternoon. All vessels in…

MEMA Preparing for Tropical Storm Gordon

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is coordinating preparations for Tropical Storm Gordon that is expected to begin affecting the state Tuesday afternoon. Hurricane and storm surge warnings are in effect for George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, Stone, and counties.…

The Shed celebrates Labor Day with free BBQ

What tastes better than a BBQ sandwich on Labor Day? A free BBQ sandwich and the Shed in Ocean Springs is making all your pulled pork dreams come true. To celebrate Labor Day, this morning The Shed started handing out…

Victim identified in fatal cyclist and vehicle crash

Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove has confirmed the identity of the woman hit by a car while riding her bicycle. She has been identified as 54-year-old Carmella Prestia of Gulfport. According to Gulfport police, the crash happened on Kremer Bridge…

Overnight fire destroys Harrison County home

An overnight blaze has left one Harrison County family without a home. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, the fire destroyed a single story home on West Dubisson Road. No one was home at the time of the…

Inkin’ the Coast

The eighth annual Inkin’ the Coast brought a weekend full of art and fun. Some favorite stars from shows like Ink Master were there to show off their skills. Inkin’ the Coast kicked off on Friday and brought in artists…

Sandbag locations in Jackson County

Jackson County is also preparing for Tropical Storm Gordon as emergency managers declared a state of emergency this morning. There have been a number of locations added across Jackson County for residents to fill up sandbags. Pascagoula Fairgrounds Ocean Springs…

School closures due to Tropical Storm Gordon

Christian Collegiate Academy will close both the daycare and the academy for Tuesday and Wednesday.ackson County School District closed Tuesday, September 4th. ​The University of Southern Mississippi’s operations along the Gulf Coast, including the Gulf Park Campus and the Gulf…

Self-serve sandbag locations in Harrison County

Sand bag locations are now available across Harrison County in preparation for potential flooding ahead. Forecasters are predicting heavy rainfall and potential flooding coming our way this week. Locals are encouraged to pick up sandbags at stations all around Harrison…

2nd Amendment Tax Free Holiday

The 2nd Amendment Tax Free Holiday is underway and many sportsmen across the Coast are gearing up for the upcoming hunting season as well as hitting huge deals. This tax free holiday is meant to encourage participation in the upcoming…

United Way of South Mississippi Kickoff Breakfast

This morning, United Way of South Mississippi kicked off its annual campaign during a breakfast at the IP Casino in Biloxi. Each year, hundreds of organizations support United Way of South Mississippi by running a workplace giving campaign. Participation is…

Inkin’ the Coast

A tattoo and arts festival brings artists around the world to the Coast for a weekend full of fun. Inkin’ the Coast kicks off tonight. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center with more.

Hospice of Light ribbon cutting

Hospice of Light, a branch of Singing River Health System, has been serving the lower six counties of Mississippi since 1994. They are welcoming growth at a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new facility in Ocean Springs. The new facility…

Update on West Nile cases in Harrison County

The first confirmed case of West Nile in Harrison County was reported Monday. By Tuesday afternoon, the state department of health confirmed a second case in Harrison County. Since the reported cases, the Harrison County Mosquito Control Center has increased…

Popps Ferry Park is now open

After three decades of work and planning, Popps Ferry Causeway Park officially opened its gates this morning. City officials created this park to improve a site owned by the City of Biloxi by expanding an existing park so that visitors…

Family First Initiative Launch meeting

Jackson County took yet another step in the right direction with the Family First Initiative Meeting at the MGCCC Jackson County campus. The Family First Initiative is co-chaired by First Lady Deborah Bryant with a purpose to bring community leaders…

Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast Board of Commissoners Meeting

Looking to attract more tourists to South Mississippi, the Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast Board of Commissoners held a meeting in Biloxi. The meeting covered a variety of things like recent revenue coming into the Coast and how the Coast could…