Highway 26 collapse in George County
At least two people are dead and ten more injured after a portion of road collapsed in George County. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is in George County with more.
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Train accident today in Biloxi; No injuries reported
Biloxi Police Department was notified of a train striking an 18-wheeler truck in the area of Bohn Street, Biloxi, MS. An individual driving an 18-wheeler truck was backing into Gulf Coast Produce, near Bohn Street in Biloxi. Before backing in,…
Sheriff cautions Harrison County residents to beware of phone scam
Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson on Tuesday warned residents that scammers are calling residents pretending to be deputies and demanding money via a cash app to pay for uotstanding warrants. Harrison County deputies will never call and solicit or demand…
Canton man sentenced to 40 years in aggravated assault, kidnapping case of Long Beach woman
A Canton man will spend 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated assault and kidnapping of a Long Beach woman, District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced today. Kevin Gentry, 40, pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated assault…
US 90, sand beaches remain closed following Ida
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has not yet re-opened U.S. 90 following Hurricane Ida. Conditions on sections of the highway remain hazardous. Non-official traffic on Highway 90 impedes MDOT’s ability to return the roadway to safe conditions. Also, the Harrison…
Powerball winning numbers for August 30th, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for August 30th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for August 30th are: 6-4-0. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Governor Reeves talks to Mississippi in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida
Earlier today, Governor Tate Reeves went live on his Facebook page to answer questions regarding the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Reeves addressed Mississippians along with…
Memorial’s emergency response teams are ready to serve
Memorial Hospital took necessary safety precautions to care for COVID patients as well as emergency patients brought in with injuries from Hurricane Ida. For the next several days,…
Extreme flooding in Moss Point neighborhood
In Jackson County, residents had to evacuate their homes as streets became flooded after heavy rains from Hurricane Ida. Jackson County Fire and Rescue and Escatawpa Fire Department are taking…
Residents rescued by emergency services in LaPlace, Louisiana
Crews are rescuing people by the dozens in the town of LaPlace, Louisiana today. High water vehicles are a common sight in this neighborhood after rain from Hurricane…
Storm emergency responses in Hancock County
As Hurricane Ida took its toll on Hancock County Sunday, emergency response agencies in the area worked through the storm to make sure residents stayed safe. Despite major flooding, storm…
Update on Coast Casino hours of operation
Coast casinos are announcing updated hours of operation after Hurricane Ida. Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, August 31st, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. The Beau Rivage Resort and Casino will reopen on Tuesday, August 31 at 2pm with…
Serious flooding in many areas of Harrison County
Although the curfew has been lifted for Harrison County, many roads are still closed due to serious flooding. The backyard of many homes along Mill Road in Gulfport were covered in overflowing…
Flooding concerns in Jackson County
News 25’s Sabria Reid is out in Moss Point looking at the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.
Riding out Hurricane Ida along the Gulf Coast
Residents of Bay St. Louis are cleaning up after Hurricane Ida swept through the area with strong winds and rain that caused flooding. High winds up to 69…
Memorial clinics reopen Tuesday, August 31
Memorial clinics, including COVID-19 testing and vaccination, will reopen tomorrow with the exception of the following locations: Bay St. Louis COVID-19 testing site; will reopen Wednesday, September 1 Memorial Physician Clinics - Family Practice Escatawpa Memorial Physician Clinics - Gautier…
Hancock County investigating shooting death in Pearlington
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigations is involved in an officer-related shooting Monday that occurred during a call about another shooting in Pearlington. According to the Sea Coast Echo, deputies who were dispatched to Kelly Road early Monday about a shooting…
Hurricane Ida impacts in LaPlace, Louisiana
Winds from Ida pummeled LaPlace overnight seriously damaging numerous buildings along with the power grid. Residents who remained in their homes have been told to stay and in that it…
Flooding in Lafitte, Louisiana
Ida is now a tropical depression after spending 16 hours as a hurricane over Louisiana and Mississippi and the storm left behind plenty of destruction. Hurricane Ida left scores of coastal Louisiana…
Flooding at the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi
Hurricane Ida made landfall Sunday, bringing widespread destruction to Louisiana and major flooding to parts of Mississippi. The floodwaters rushed through the Hard Rock Casino in the City…
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes on Hurricane Ida response
The impacts of Hurricane Ida in the City of Gulfport were made known over the past day. News 25 spoke with Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes. He said, “Mississippians…
Saucier man charged in murder case
Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said in a press release Monday that a Saucier man has been charged in the murder of his girlfriend. Peterson said that on Friday, his office received information from the Neshoba County Sheriff's Office. He…
Harrison County officials stressing safety
River flooding is still a major concern for Harrison County residents. Some roadways are still barricaded up and officials cannot stress enough the importance of not driving through these barricades. They’re…