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…