CTA will not operate bus service on Wednesday, September 16th
Due to storm conditions, CTA will not operate any bus service on Wednesday, September 16. They plan to resume bus operations on Thursday, September 17 based on favorable road conditions.
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Coast Transit Authority offering transportation to EMA shelters
Harrison County Coast Transit Authority is changing their route for Hurricane Sally. They stopped running their fixed bus scheduled and will start transportation services for those needing to get to a shelter. They’ll only provide transportation to EMA’s designated shelters.…
Winning CASH 3 draw numbers for September 14th, 2020
Here are the winning numbers for CASH 3 Draw for September 14th: Winning Numbers: 1-6-0
Pascagoula firemen urging residents to evacuate
Earlier today, Pascagoula firefighters were going out door to door in low-lying areas pleading with people to evacuate voluntarily. They visited neighborhoods in east Pascagoula off Old Mobile Avenue that are prone to flooding. The fire department will be on…
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency prepares for Hurricane Sally
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working around the clock to ensure the safety of residents during the storm. As of 1 p.m. today, mandatory evacuations were set for low lying areas and anything south of the sea wall. The…
Water is rising in the Timber Ridge subdivision in Pass Christian
There are a number of low-lying areas throughout the Pass and residents and business owners know all too well to fortify their properties well in advance of storms. Timber Ridge resident Mary Catherine Scriber, who also owns the Whisky Bar…
Hurricane Sally preparations across Mississippi
Preparations are underway in Mississippi as Hurricane Sally bears down on the Gulf Coast. Crews were seen throughout the day on Monday using bulldozers to build a barrier along several beaches in Bay St. Louis. In Kiln, some residents are…
Monitoring conditions in Jackson County ahead of Hurricane Sally
Residents of Jackson County are awaiting potential impacts from Hurricane Sally and some areas of Ocean Springs are already under voluntary evacuation. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is at Front Beach in Ocean Springs with more.
Mississippi Power prepares for Hurricane Sally
Mississippi Power is preparing for any major power outages that Hurricane Sally may bring to the residents of the Coast. The company has been working diligently to pull additional resources from up state to provide for coastal locations. Their sister…
Mississippi Gaming Commission closing all Coast casinos due to Hurricane Sally
Ahead of Hurricane Sally, the Mississippi Gaming Commission announced today that all Coast casinos must close. The commission decided earlier this afternoon that these casino premises had to be vacated by 4 p.m. All guests were then forced to move…
Harrison County Emergency Management Agency preparing for Sally
A local state of emergency has been declared in Harrison County. The proclamation allows Harrison County to receive federal and state assistance with the preparation, mitigation, and recovery of the storm. Harrison County remains under a hurricane warning, river flood…
Pass Christian workers out in full force preparing for Sally
Over to the west in Pass Christian, the mayor and city employees have been working around the clock to prepare for Sally. Mayor Chipper McDermott says barricades have already been put in the most flood-prone areas of the city. By…
Governor Reeves press conference ahead of Hurricane Sally
This morning, Governor Reeves held a press conference to brief Mississippians on Hurricane Sally’s threat as it approaches our Coast. Forecasters expect potential rainfall of up to about 20 inches on the coastline of Jackson and Harrison counties. Meanwhile, a…
Monitoring conditions ahead of Hurricane Sally
We’re continuing our coverage of Hurricane Sally with a live look at conditions on the Coast right now. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Biloxi with more.
Mississippi Department of Health reports 145 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 145 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 90,018 confirmed cases and 2,706 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County has 540 cases and 20 deaths…
Biloxi Police Department preparing for Hurricane Sally
The Biloxi Police Department has plans in place, making sure residents are staying safe during the storm. There is equipment such as cones, barricades, boats, and high water trucks available for use to help residents in the area. Also, there…
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run and Climb
Despite COVID-19, the annual Tunnel to Towers 5K and Stair Climb in Biloxi was still able to go on. Nineteen years ago, Brooklyn Firefighter Stephen Siller was just finishing up his shift and was on his way to play golf…
President Trump approves Mississippi’s Pre-Landfall Disaster Declaration
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that President Donald J. Trump approved his request for a federal emergency declaration in preparation of Hurricane Sally. "President Trump is on top of the situation to come to the aid of Mississippi…
Mississippi Power prepares for Sally
Mississippi Power started working out a plan for possible restoration efforts. The storm directors met, requesting outside resources to fix down power lines. They were also preparing each employee for the storm since every employee has a storm role and…
State Medical Needs Shelter in Stone County to open today ahead of Hurricane Sally
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Medical Needs Shelter in Stone County will open at 3 p.m. today in preparation for Hurricane Sally. This shelter is located at 1640 Coy Avenue in Wiggins, Miss., and is a shelter of last…
Biloxi man dies in multiple-vehicle wreck in Florida
A 34-year-old Biloxi man died Sunday night in a three-vehicle wreck on Highway 98 on Okaloosa Island, Florida Highway Patrol said in a press release. The collision happened about 7:30 p.m. Sunday just past the Destin bridge, FHP said. The…
Memorial prepares for Hurricane Sally by deploying “Hurricane Alert Status”
GULFPORT, Miss.— Memorial’s health care system prepares for Hurricane Sally by activating emergency operations protocols and declares a special code - “Hurricane Alert Status” - which escalates processes designed to keep patients and employees safe. Hurricane Alert Status will go into…
Harrison County prepares for storm
As the storm approaches the Coast, there are many things Gulf Coast residents should be mindful of, most importantly being prepared. Empty harbor and locals heading to their hurricane holes is a sure sign of bad weather on its way.…
Governor Reeves extends Safe Return Order and relaxes restrictions on businesses, social gatherings as COVID-19 numbers improve
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that he is extending the social distancing measures under the Safe Return order with a few amendments relaxing restrictions as Mississippi flattens the curve on new COVID-19 cases. Continuing to work with state and…