Strong winds early this morning toppled a tree, startling an Ocean Springs family sound asleep in their Hunter Drive home. No one was injured, but as News 25’s Caroline Eaker shows us, their finances took a hit. It was a…
Some tense moments in D’Iberville near the Tchoutacabouffa River today as two teenagers ignored street barricades on River Bluff Road. The two teens managed to safely escape the vehicle without injury. Water was up to the dashboard in the Toyota…
Many residents and businesses along Dedeaux Road were on guard as Tropical Storm Cindy dumped rain across South Mississippi. Last spring, torrential rains flooded many homes and businesses along the creek that runs near the road. Many were caught by…
It was a milestone this morning for TNT Ranch and Recovery Home as they debuted their new facilities with the snip of a ribbon at today’s ribbon cutting ceremony. Not even rain and a tropical storm in the area could…
Sandbags were offered all across South Mississippi in preparation for potential flooding. Jesus Christ Baptist Church on Highway 57 in Jackson County made use of some of those sandbags. They had a few piled up outside the front door.
In Ocean Springs, Front Beach was empty most of the day. Up until one family decided to take a risk and swim out in the Gulf waters. Despite the torrential conditions, this group waded out beyond the shoreline to swim…
The streets of a neighborhood in the St. Andrews area in Jackson County looked more like a river flowing this morning as Tropical Storm Cindy rained down. St. Andrews Road was impassible to drivers, but some local kids decided to…
A few homes on Ocean Springs Road fell victim to the rain. Here’s a look at some of the homes on Ocean Springs Road, just south of I-10 off of Highway 57. The water came right up to the door…
Some tense moments in west D’Iberville near the Tchoutacabouffa River earlier today, as two teenagers ignored street barricades on River Bluff Road. The two teens managed to safely escape the vehicle without injury. News 25’s Taylor Rubach was on the…
While rain continues to pound the pavement in South Mississippi, many residents find themselves trapped in their neighborhoods along the river. Tires spinning, fighting against several inches of flood water off Highway 67. Wells Ferry Landing Resident Danny Carter said,…
Because of the rising water level, the Ocean Springs Police Department is asking that residents stay off the street except for emergency situations. Street flooding has been reported citywide. Police issued a statement on their Facebook page. It says, “Front…
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Hannah Burnett and Sophie Nord about Taste, Rattle and Roll 2017 on June 29th from 6-9 pm at Island View Casino Resort for more information please call 228-604-0014.
News 25's Hank Davis interviews Todd Cantor about the value of having Storm ready windows in your home to help protect you and your family during the hurricane season. For more information on Window King products and how they can…
News 25’s Gina Tomlinson has more on the severe weather hitting the Coast.
With the overnight showers plus expected rainfall, first responders urge drivers to ‘turn around, don’t drown.’ Twenty members of the Gulfport Fire Department make up the Swift Water Rescue Team. If a vehicle gets stuck in flood water, the team…
As the winds from the storm continue to blow across the Coast, the rough water is making it dangerous for boats to be out in the Mississippi Sound. Wind gusts got up to nearly 50 miles per hour at the…
In Hancock County, Highway 604, between Highway 607 and Highway 90, remains closed due to flooding. The heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Cindy is wreaking havoc for residents throughout the county. Some Bay St. Louis residents had a rude awakening…
Police officers in Mississippi are getting advanced lessons on DUI enforcement. About a dozen officers from across the state are taking classes at the Gulfport Police Department. These classes focus on drug impaired driving, where officers go a step further…
Here is some video of what you should not do during a tropical storm. Braving the rain, winds, and just overall dangerous conditions, these guys decided to use it to their advantage with a bit of kite surfing this afternoon…
Another chapter in history at Beauvoir this morning as Tropical Storm Cindy churned in the Gulf, spawning a waterspout that actually moved onshore. In its path was the historic home of Jefferson Davis, former president of the Confederacy. Meteorologist Payton…
Severe weather is not the only thing raising a stink in Hancock County. Heavy rainfalls have caused a sewage tank to begin to overflow into the streets and yards of neighborhoods and businesses. This flooding of the sewage tank is…
A large water oak took out a telephone line in Biloxi today. It happened this morning on Rich Road near Bay Vista Drive. A crew from AT&T responded as well as public works crews. Officials say no electric lines were…
Several roads and bridges in Harrison County were closed to traffic during the heavy rainfall. The warning signs don’t always stop drivers from pushing their luck and putting their lives in danger. What officials want you to know may have…
