County leaders and residents are bracing for the rising water and possible flooding in Harrison County. News 25’s Toni Miles checked out some of the area’s most flood prone areas. While most of Harrison County’s flood prone areas are not…
As a precaution, Governor Phil Bryant has issued an executive order to mobilize the Mississippi National Guard to assist with any needed high water rescues. Today, Lieutenant Colonel Jody Mike Smith joined the governor in the press conference saying the…
As Governor Phil Bryant has said, stay off the roads if you don’t have to be and stay out of the waters. This storm is not over yet. News 25’s Shelby Myers is live with Harrison County Emergency Management Director Rupert…
“We are preparing for the worst while praying for the best.” Those were the words from Governor Phil Bryant in Gulfport today. Governor Bryant addressed emergency response plans for this slow-moving, developing storm system that’s already proven deadly and caused…
The State Emergency Operations Center has received storm reports from 35 counties due to the ongoing heavy rainfall and flooding throughout the state. There are no injuries or deaths being reported. The National Weather Service says flash flooding will remain…
In a bill passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives, students won’t be the only ones receiving grades from teachers. Under the Parent Involvement and Accountability Act, teachers would be required to grade parents on their involvement with their child’s…
The Biloxi Shuckers have postponed this afternoon’s Shuck Factor until next week due to the weather. Auditions will now take place next Wednesday, March 16th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at MGM Park. You can audition to sing the…
For now, the Harrison County-wide Easter egg hunt for tomorrow is still on but that could change if the heavy rain continues. Officials will make the call tomorrow morning but want residents to know if the rain persists it will…
The third annual Battle of the Badges that was scheduled for tonight at D’iberville Middle School has been cancelled. The fundraiser basketball game for the police explorers program will be rescheduled for a later date. [mappress mapid="2490"]
The Salvation Army is opening its cold weather shelters due to the rainy conditions. Shelters will open at 4 o’clock this afternoon and will close in the morning at 8. Volunteers are needed as well. If you’re interested in donating…
Video from Front Beach in Ocean Springs from around 8 this morning shows water pouring off the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge. Since then the City of Ocean Springs and Jackson County have declared a state of emergency. Public works will be…
Officials have identified the man who was shot and killed by Biloxi police officers Thursday night on Popp’s Ferry Bridge. Witnesses tell News 25 Biloxi resident Wesley Sheppard was seen waving a gun around at the top of the bridge.…
Drivers were forced into one lane on Highway 90 in Pass Christian as crews cleared off sand from the roadway. MDOT trucks scooped up the sand which has taken over the Coast roadways thanks to two days of strong winds.…
Today, March 11, 2016, Chief of Police Wayne Payne announced the arrest of Jaquell Green, 18, of D’Iberville, Alloyshious Bennett, 18, from Biloxi and two juveniles on the charge of Armed Robbery. D’Iberville Police Captain Marty Griffin said a patrol…
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews McKenzie Irish and John Carter about the St. Patrick Parade this Saturday. Hibernia Marching Society Parade will still roll Saturday, March 12th.
City of , Declares State of Emergency, Urge Residents to Take Precautionary Measures Ocean Springs, MS—The City of Ocean Springs declared a state of emergency in effect on Friday at 10:00 a.m. Jackson County has also declared a state of emergency.…
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Didiayer Snyder about the At Home With Didiayer.
This is video from 8:00 a.m. at Front Beach in Ocean Springs. You can see water pouring off the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge.
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News 25's Laurene Callander, warns us about the dangerous road conditions along the Gulf Coast. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3";…
Windy conditions along Highway 90 couldn’t stop hundreds of veterans from biking into Gulfport today on the Ride 2 Recovery Gulf Coast Challenge. As News 25's Shelby Myers reports, Over a hundred injured veterans and their supporters are braving the…
News 25’s Kendra Turley is live with updates on the shooting at the Popp’s Ferry Bridge.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a connection between an overnight car accident and two men injured after allegedly jumping from a 25 foot tall bridge. Calls came in around 3 o'clock this morning reporting a vehicle driven…