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Power outages around the Gulf Coast

Mississippi Power and Coast Electric are reporting power outages across the Gulf Coast. As of 4:45, Mississippi Power is reporting 105 outages with 2,347 customers affected and Coast Electric is reporting 18,275 customers affected.

Biloxi, Mobile, Pensacola VA Clinics Closed Monday, Aug. 30

BILOXI, Miss. – Appointments at the Biloxi VA Medical Center and Mobile Community Based Outpatient Clinic scheduled Monday, Aug. 30, have been canceled. These facilities will be closed through Monday, Aug. 30, with the exception of the Emergency department and all…

Curfew issued for all of Hancock County

The Hancock County Sheriff in coordination with the Hancock County Board of Supervisors and cities of Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead, and Waveland have issued a curfew beginning Sunday, August 29th at 6 p.m. And ending Monday at 6 a.m. For…

Harrison County River information

From the Harrison County Board of Supervisors Facebook Page, here is some information about the rivers in Harrison County. RIVER INFORMATION - Biloxi River: measured 5.8 ft at 8:45 am - forecasted to crest near 17.5 ft on Tuesday afternoon…

Hurricane Ida impacts around the Gulf Coast

Multiple houses in Gulfport near 27th street are damaged from a possible tornado. Gusts really picking up in Hancock County.   Views higher up from the Biloxi Bay Bridge. Hwy 90 in Pass Christian near Espy Ave. S Beach…

Roadway flood and closures around the Coast

Here are updates regarding road closures and road flooding from around the Coast: From the City of Gautier: Roadway Flooding 08/29/2021 5:42 AM OLD SPANISH IS FLOODED, GRAVELINE IS STARTING TO TAKE ON WATER 08/29/2021 5:37 AM BEHIND MARATHON ON…

List of shelters open around the Coast

Shelters are opening around the Gulf Coast in preparation for Hurricane Ida. Six Harrison County Hurricane Shelters to Open: D’Iberville High School Shelter 15625 Lamey Bridge Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532 County Farm Road Shelter 15038 County Farm Rd, Gulfport, MS…

CTA will not run services on Sunday or Monday

The CTA will not run their public transport Sunday or Monday. If conditions are favorable, CTA will resume bus operations on Tuesday, August 31st. CTA does have staff on hand to move residents out of harm’s way once shelters are…

Harrison County EMA holds briefing on Ida

Harrison County Emergency Management Agency held a briefing this afternoon on Hurricane Ida. About 70 officials gathered at the meeting to discuss plans and preparations for the storm. Topics…