Traffic Alert: Bayou Portage Bridge Update
The Bayou Portage Bridge will close at 2 p.m. Wednesday until further notice for additional work. Please follow the detour route via Menge Avenue and drive safely. Watch for detour signs along the way.
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Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center in Biloxi discussing 9/11
September 11, 2001, or 9/11, was a day that greatly impacted the world, especially here in the United States. On that morning, 19 terrorists associated with the extremist group Al-Qaeda hijacked…
Cities, counties declare states of emergency ahead of Francine's landfall
Cities and counties along the coast are declaring states of emergency ahead of Francine's expected landfall on Wednesday. A state of emergency is declared as a pre-emptive move if damage to infrastructure from a storm is anticipated. Declaring states of…
Resources in the event of power outages
In the event of severe weather, here are some resources to keep in mind. If your power goes out, here are the numbers or websites you can call to get more information or report power outages. Mississippi Power Company: 1-800-487-3275…
Health systems along the Coast announce schedule changes
In the wake of potential impact from Francine, some health care locations have adjusted their schedules. WXXV News 25 will continue to update this list as more information becomes available. Due to inclement weather, some Memorial Health System clinics may…
MDOT advises motorists AVOID TRAVEL during Hurricane Francine
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – As Hurricane Francine impacts the Mississippi Gulf Coast today, the Mississippi Department of Transportation advises motorists in south Mississippi to avoid travel during the storm…
Schedule changes at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
Due to weather in the area, some flights scheduled at Gulfport Biloxi International Airport have been changed. Arrivals: Delta Air Lines Flight 3063 from Atlanta, GA has been canceled. United Airlines Flight 5004 from Houston, TX has been canceled. American…
Schedule changes due to potential impacts from Francine
The Gulf Coast could face potential impacts from Francine. Here is a list of closures/ cancellations/ postponements around South Mississippi. The 81st Training Wing deputy commander has declared base closure to non-essential personnel until 12 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2024.…
National Weather Service issues flood warnings for Coast rivers
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for rivers along Coastal Mississippi. NWS said the Jourdan River near the Kiln, Wolf River above Gulfport, Biloxi River near Lyman and Tchoutacabouffa River above D'Iberville are all expected to cause…
Mandatory evacuation issued for Bay St. Louis Harbor
Early Tuesday morning the city of Bay St. Louis issued a mandatory evacuation for all boats in its harbor. The harbor was initially under a voluntary evacuation but was escalated to a…
Hancock County EMA prepping for Francine
Lower Hancock County is frequently subject to flooding during any major weather event. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. was in the Kiln today and has an update on…
Gulf Coast region preparing for Francine
Grocery stores and gas stations across the region are seeing their supplies starting to dwindle as residents stock up. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen continues our coverage…
Shelters opening on the Coast for potential impact from Francine
In preparation for Tropical Storm Francine, shelters along the Gulf Coast are starting to open. WXXV News 25 will continue to update this list as more information becomes available. The Poplarville Community Saferoom located at 124 Rodeo Street, will open…
The Salvation Army ALM Division Prepares for Hurricane Francine
Mississippi Gulf Coast, (September 10, 2024) – As Francine strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, The Salvation Army of Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi is mobilizing resources and personnel to prepare for its landfall. With the storm projected to impact the…
Harrison County Board of Supervisors closes sand beaches due to Tropical Storm Francine
Harrison County, MS – At the recommendation of Emergency Management Agency Director Matt Stratton, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors has made the decision to close all sand beaches in Harrison County, effective 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.…
Jackson County opens storm shelter
NEW - The Jackson County Office of Emergency Services has called for the American Red Cross to open a 361 Emergency Shelter at 9:00AM, Wednesday – September 11, 2024. Shelter Location: Vancleave 361 Central Jackson County Shelter 5500 Ballpark Road, Vancleave,…
Hancock County EMA issues voluntary evacuation for low lying areas
The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Hancock County Board of Supervisors, and cities of Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead, and Waveland have issued a voluntary evacuation. The voluntary evacuation begins September 10th at 7 p.m. This is…
Sand bag locations open across the Coast
Sandbag locations are opening across the Gulf Coast in preparation for Tropical Storm Francine. One of the self-service sandbag sites in Harrison County is located off County…
City offices schedules due to Francine
Due to potential impacts from Francine, Coast cities are closing administrative offices. WXXV News 25 will continue to update this list as more information becomes available. The City of Moss Point Administrative, Municipal Court, and Utility Services departments will be…
Singing River Electric prepares for Tropical Storm Francine
With Tropical Storm Francine approaching the Gulf Coast, Singing River Electric’s service area is awaiting heavy rain, gusty winds, flooding, possible tornadoes, and the chance of power outages. Employees have reviewed their storm duties and assignments, discussed power restoration safety,…
Ingalls Shipbuilding announces scheduling changes
In the wake of potential impact from Francine, Ingalls Shipbuilders has announced scheduling changes. At this time, first shift operations in Pascagoula will proceed as scheduled with a 6:00 a.m. start time on Wednesday. Second shift operations will end at…
CTA offering transportation to Harrison County shelters
Due to forecasted adverse weather impacts from Tropical Storm/Hurricane Francine, the Harrison County Emergency Agency will be opening shelters at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Coast Transit Authority is operating its hurricane evacuation program for Harrison County. CTA…
Harrison County to open storm shelters
Harrison County will open three shelters on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 at 9 a.m. to provide a safe space for residents evacuating ahead of potential ahead of weather from Tropical Storm Francine. Shelter locations are: County Farm Road Shelter 15038…
NCBC rescheduling the 9/11 Stair Climb and Run
The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport has postponed the 9/11 Stair Climb and Run for the Fallen. The event is expected to now be held on Friday, September 13th at 7 AM. The NCBC is also reducing to mission…