Sand on Highway 90
Here’s a look at the sand that has piled up on Highway 90 in Biloxi due to Tropical Storm Barry.
Jackson County Animal Shelter and Jackson County Landfill closed
Due to the anticipated inclement weather from Tropical Storm Barry, the Jackson County Landfill on Seaman Road and the Jackson County Animal Shelter in Gautier will be closed Saturday, July 13, 2019.
Beaches affected by Tropical Storm Barry
Here’s a look at the beach this morning in Gulfport as South Mississippi is beginning to feel more direct effects from Tropical Storm Barry.
Airport travel waivers
Air travel is expected to be impacted in the area. Be sure to keep up to date on flights if you are traveling this weekend. According to Business Insider, so far, American, Jet Blue, Southwest, and United have issued travel…
Road closures in Harrison County
The following roads have been closed in Harrison County: Talley Street at Bay Shore in D’Iberville Racetrack Road at Batia in D’Iberville The D’Iberville Marina has also been closed. Remember: If you see water covering the roadway, turn around –…
Tracking Tropical Storm Barry
News 25 has been following Tropical Storm Barry closely. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood is at Harrison County EMA Operations Center with more.
Storm surge warning issued for Harrison County
A storm surge warning has been issued for Harrison County from Biloxi to Pass Christian. A river flood warning has been issued for Harrison County. The Tchoutacabouffa River is expected to crest at 10 feet. The Biloxi River is expected…
Crusaders for Veterans Setting the Stage for Saturday Freedom Ball Fundraiser
The show - and fundraiser - must go on, and the annual Freedom Ball put on each year by Crusaders for Veterans is still set for this Saturday. They're setting the stage for this year's 4th Annual Freedom Ball. This…
As Mississippi River Floods, Spillway Likely to be Hot Topic at Upcoming Debate for Ms. Governor Candidates
The rainfall from Tropical Storm Barry will dump into lakes, tributaries and the Mississippi River. One thing is for sure, the Mississippi River levels will rise, and this will likely result in keeping the Bonnet Carre Spillway open even longer.…
Tips From the Mississippi Health Department to Prepare for Storms
Tips From the Mississippi Health Department to Prepare for Storm While it appears Mississippi has escaped the brunt of this storm, Tropical Storm Barry, state health officials say this weather event is a good test run for hurricane season. Here…
Harrison County EMA Director Gives Us the Latest on Tropical Storm Barry
This is only a test, well at least in some measure when it comes to South Mississippi and as Tropical Storm Barry makes its way toward our neighbors in Louisiana to the West to make an anticipated landfall this Hurricane…
This Week’s Hometown Hero: A Man Who Lives to Serve
It's an organization dedicated to 'doing the most good.' and one Gulfport man is taking that mission by storm. He’s not only served our nation, but has continuously served our Coast's homeless for more than two decades. And he says…
News 25 Today Live Shot Reporter Updates Threat to Roads, Commute
Tropical Storm Barry Raises Hazardous for Your Regular Commute A flash flood watch has been issued for all six southern counties in our state as tropical storm Barry moves through the Gulf. News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood hit the streets,…
Spider-Man Swings to the Coast for Fundraiser to Late Biloxi Police Officer's Family
Spider-Man's spidey sense is tingling, so he's heading over to Papa John’s. Both powerhouses are joining forces to net some money to help out the family of the late Biloxi police officer Robert McKeithen. John Pace, the director of marketing…
Weather causes events to reschedule
Tropical Storm Barry's approach has caused at least two popular South Mississippi events to reschedule. One of them, a birthday celebration that had been planned to take place today. The 162nd birthday celebration for George Ohr, the famous "Mad Potter,"…
Barry Guaranteed to Cause Mississippi River to Swell, Likely Further Delaying Closing of Bonnet Carre Spillway
Mississippi River Swells and Threatens Louisiana Levees Flood fears rise in parts of Louisiana as tropical storm Barry continues to develop in the Gulf of Mexico. After months of record setting rain fall, the Mississippi river has been at flood…
Moss Point Mayor Mario King facing lawsuit
The City of Moss Point remains in hot water, along with Mayor Mario King, after multiple allegations of discrimination and harassment surfaced. Mayor King stopped by our station today to ‘set the record straight.’ Eleven people, current and former Moss…
Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Barry
Officials and the community are getting ready for Tropical Storm Barry. “We are here in paradise and tropical systems are a way of nature and they can happen whenever.” All eyes are on the tropics as officials are keeping a…
15th annual Martini Shakedown
Shaken, stirred, on the rocks or dry, anyway you want it, that’s the way you’ll get it at this year’s Martini Shakedown Saturday at the Beau Rivage. They’ve been shaking it up for 15 years and it’s all to help…
Grant awarded to three Mississippi universities
William Carey University is one of three state university’s receiving a combined total of nearly $2 million in grant money. The Mississippi Department of Education is allocating $1.7 million to William Carey, Delta State University, and Mississippi State University to…
VT Halter awarded nearly $2.9M contract for U.S. Navy Champ program study
VT Halter Marine has won a contract worth nearly $2.9 million by the Naval Sea Systems Command. In 2018, the Navy implemented the Common Hull Auxiliary Mission Platform (CHAMP) program to find replacements for several types of auxiliary ships that…
Hosemann talks solutions to Bonnet Carre Spillway
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann held a press conference in Gulfport this afternoon on the impact of the Bonnet Carre Spillway. The spillway was opened twice this year, causing significant impacts in the Mississippi Sound. The freshwater intrusion from the…
Dead body found in wooded area in Gautier
Earlier today, Gautier police responded to calls of a dead body being found in a wooded area. The dead body was found on the east side of Dolphin Drive in Gautier. Gautier police have not released the victim's gender or…
Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Barry
The hot topic is Tropical Storm Barry and how it will affect coastal Mississippi, but with any storm, staying prepared is important. Forecasters say wind won’t be our biggest factor. The big threat with Barry is flooding. News 25’s Kristen…