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Tornado Response and Recovery
This afternoon in Forrest County, Governor Phil Bryant, officials with MEMA, and members of several volunteer relief organizations met to give an update on the widespread damage. They also discussed the plans they’ve put in place to organize a smooth…
Strong Armed Robbery Arrest
A man is behind bars charged with strong armed robbery in Long Beach tonight. Long Beach police arrested 29-year-old Marcus Dandrell Day who is accused of a strong arm robbery at Come Back Market, located on Railroad Street on January…
A Look at Petal after the Storm
Just northeast of Hattiesburg in the Petal area, that same tornado has done heavy damage to homes, schools, and businesses. While recovery efforts are underway in the community, more help is needed. Petal Upper Elementary School sustained damage that has…
95.3 The Gorilla Collects Donations
Today, donations were accepted at the Neighborhood Walmart on Pass Road to help our neighbors to the north that are recovering from the tornado. The radio station 95.3 the Gorilla set up their truck in the parking of the Gulfport…
National Guard Assists after Tornado
Pine Belt residents and business owners picking up the pieces after a deadly tornado says it lifts their spirits to the see the Mississippi National Guard lending a hand. More than a dozen members of the 890th Engineer Battalion, which…
Tornado Response and Recovery
The storm damage sustained this weekend in Mississippi’s Pine Belt region and across the southern states is widespread and catastrophic. Governor Phil Bryant, along with officials from MEMA, gave an update on the damage. News 25’s Hank Davis is in…
OLLI Students Attend Climate Change Seminar
USM’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is geared towards people 50 and older who want to continue their education in various subjects. Today a group of students learned the science behind why climate change is happening, the effects of those changes,…
Disaster Distress Helpline
The Disaster Distress Helpline is up and running and ready to help anyone affected by tornados, flooding, or storm damage from this weekend’s severe weather. The hotline is for Mississippi and Georgia residents and provides immediate counseling to anyone who…
Sprinkler Floods Hancock Middle School after Fire
Hancock Middle School was closed today and will remain closed tomorrow after a small overnight fire. Students were sent home this morning after officials learned the sprinkler system left the floors covered in water. Mondays at most schools get off…