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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
(WXXV) — Sally has been upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane, as of 11:30 a.m. Monday. The National Hurricane Center says NOAA Hurricane Hunters find the storm has rapidly strengthened. Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph with higher gusts.…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Due to deteriorating weather conditions from Hurricane Sally, and the potential of significant rainfall, the City of Ocean Springs is highly encouraging residents of low-lying areas to evacuate to higher ground. At 2 p.m. Monday,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Some casinos along the Mississippi Gulf Coast are closing ahead of Hurricane Sally. Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi says they will temporarily close at 4 p.m. Monday, September 14 in order to prepare for Hurricane Sally.…