In anticipation of Hurricane Ida’s landfall, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors has issued a county-wide curfew beginning Sunday morning, August 29th, at 8:00 a.m. and will remain in effect until further notice. All residents and guests are asked to…
Hurricane Ida appears to have begun its anticipated rapid intensification phase. A favorable upper-level wind pattern, warm waters along the track, and a moist atmosphere are expected to allow for additional rapid strengthening overnight and early Sunday. This is again…
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…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is also making their preps for Hurricane Ida. Here on the Coast, electrical crews will remove signal controllers in low lying areas which will put…
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 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…
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 4,041 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi along with 65 new deaths. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the…
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 mandatory evacuation effective Saturday, August 28th at 10 a.m. This evacuation is for…
The first Friday of high school football here in South Mississippi is officially upon us which means News 25’s Game of the Week is back. News 25’s…
Mississippi Power began their preparations today for Ida’s landfall. The team has recently gotten off a storm call to make sure all of the employees know their storm roles and…
Boat harbors across the Coast are calling emergency evacuation mandates for their occupants. One of the docks making this call is the Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor. They…
Sand bag locations are open across the Coast. At these locations, the bags and sand are provided but you must bring your own shovel. Many Coast residents put on their raincoats…
BILOXI, Miss. – The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) is currently monitoring Hurricane Ida. As a result of anticipated weather impacts, all appointments scheduled Monday, Aug. 30, at the Biloxi Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center and the Mobile Community-based…
The Hurricane Hunters are relocating aircraft as Ida heads into the Gulf. The Wing’s two flying units, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and 815th Airlift Squadron, relocated their WC-130…
Coast casinos are closing in preparation of Hurricane Ida. For the safety of guests and team members, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino will close on Saturday, August 28th in preparation for Hurricane Ida. The gaming floor will close at 2…
On Friday, August 27th, 2021, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors declared a Local State of Emergency (LSE) in preparation of Hurricane Ida. Six Harrison County Hurricane Shelters to Open D’Iberville High School Shelter 15625 Lamey Bridge Rd, Biloxi, MS…
Due to expected inclement weather tomorrow, the COVID-19 vaccination event scheduled at Watertown USA (inside Flint Creek Water Park in Wiggins) will be postponed until next Saturday, September 4.
Pack an Emergency Kit – Having a pre-packed “go bag” for your pet can crucial during an emergency. Be sure to include your pet’s vaccination documents, food and water, a week’s worth of any medications your dog may need, familiar toys…
Harrison County Emergency Management Agency strongly recommends removing vessels from all harbors in Harrison County. Expectations are for a 7 ft. to 11 ft. storm surge along the Mississippi Gulf Coast from Tropical Storm Ida. Vessel movement should occur Friday…
Due to the storm, Jackson County plans to open two emergency shelters on Saturday, August 28th at 6 p.m. The shelters are located at East Jackson County on 18413 Highway…
Cities are taking pre-emptive action in anticipation of severe conditions from Ida. The cities of Long Beach, Gulfport, Ocean Springs, Gautier, Pascagoula, and Moss Point have all issued statements proclaiming a state of emergency. Doing so generally is a precursor…
Due to the projected path of Hurricane Ida, schools around the Gulf Coast have announced closures for the start of next week. Jackson County School District is canceling classes for Monday, August 30th. On Monday, they will assess the situation…
The CASH 3 winning numbers for August 26th are: 7-5-7. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Fifteen men from across the Coast are the newest ambassadors for the Real Men Wear Pink 2021 campaign. Tonight was the kick off reveal at Centennial Plaza. The…