As record-breaking cold weather continues to grip most of the country, many interstates and highways have been shut down due to icy conditions. With another shot of freezing temperatures possible this week, MDOT is urging drivers to…
A chancery court judge has sent Ocean Springs businessman Scott Walker to jail for 30 days during a hearing involving Walker’s parents today. According to our media partner, The Sun Herald, Judge Neil Harris grew weary of…
Cold weather shelters will be opening around the Coast tonight for those in need. In Pascagoula and Gulfport, the Salvation Army will be open as a cold weather shelter for those who need a warm, dry place to sleep during…
With the cancelation of parades in South Mississippi you might be wondering how to even go about celebrating Mardi Gras on the Coast. Well for one group of locals, they’re taking getting into the Mardi Gras spirit…
Mississippi Power’s storm team of approximately 1,000 linemen, engineers, and support personnel began working at first light this morning to continue restoring power to customers impacted by the winter storm. The storm team includes Mississippi Power employees…
Authorities say all but one of the Mississippi State Department of Health vaccination sites will be closed today due to the winter storm that’s slamming the region. The agency says the one site that will remain open…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 734 new COVID-19 cases and 37 new deaths, including one in Pearl River County. The statewide total stands at 288,714 cases and 6,501 deaths. Here’s a look at the…
STARKVILLE, Miss.— A determination about Friday’s [Feb. 19] status will be made and shared on Thursday as the university continues to monitor changing weather developments. Classes should be conducted remotely where possible. Faculty with in-person classes should notify students as…
Mississippi State received formal approval to build the Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center, a multi-million-dollar facility in Ocean Springs and the first of its kind on the Mississippi Coast. The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, Jackson County Board of…
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for February 15th are: 6-9-8. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
The COVID-19 shutdown was a curse and a blessing for 22-year-old Liam Carr and 24-year-old Timothee Leger. Both lost their jobs and Carr dropped out of school when all his college classes went online. Now the two…
Road crews and law enforcement agencies in Jackson County spent the day preparing roads for chilly weathers. Over in Pascagoula, the 14th Street overpass was shut down at 7 p.m. as a precaution and crews salted the…
Sustained sub-freezing temperatures and waves of frozen precipitation in nearly every county have resulted in ice on roads and bridges. MDOT crews have been treating with salt, brine, and slag, but the effectiveness of those measures decreases…
Due to wet and icy weather conditions, Singing River’s Jackson County Fairgrounds COVID vaccine distributions have been put on standby for this week. Today, Singing River was going to open up their call lines so patients eligible…
It is Severe Weather Preparedness Week and Mississippi Power wants to share some tips with you on how to stay weather aware and have a plan in place to keep you and your loved ones safe. That…
Keep your pets safe during the freezing days ahead. Tonight, as temperatures continue to drop, don’t forget to keep your furry four-legged friends dry and warm. If your pet is outdoors, remember to bring them inside. If…
Half of Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport’s flights have been delayed or canceled as the winter storm freezes travel. As a major winter storm rolls across the country, travel has been slowed significantly. Early this morning, at least four…
In Pascagoula and Gulfport, the Salvation Army will be open as a cold weather shelter for those who need a warm, dry place to sleep during this week’s freezing temperatures. From 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. today,…
Harrison County EMA is advising residents to not leave their houses unless it is absolutely necessary. Staying off the roads is the best place to be with these wintry conditions, but if you have to travel give…
Jackson County officials are making their final preparations ahead of extremely cold temperatures tonight. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Pascagoula with more on the status of roadways in the city.
Mardi Gras parades might be canceled this year, but that didn’t stop the Krewe of Wonder Women from showcasing their Mardi Gras spirit. The Krewe of Wonder Women passed out King Cakes from local bakeries. The organization…
Christian Collegiate Academy in Gulfport is closed Tuesday, February 16th due to inclement weather.
Cars lined up at the Ocean Springs Civic Center to receive their trees in celebration of Arbor Day. Although the weather was cold, the convenient drive-thru Arbor Day tree distribution kept participants warm and safe from COVID-19.…
Members of the Air Force’s 403rd Wing returned home to their loved ones on Saturday, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Family and friends endured the cold weather and vicious winds anxiously awaiting on the tarmac at…