Preparing for Harvey on the Coast
News 25’s Taylor Rubach interviews Rupert Lacy with the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency on how to prepare for Hurricane Harvey here on the Coast.
Sand bag locations throughout the Coast
Here is a list of sandbag locations throughout the Coast: Jackson County Locations • West Division Roads Department • East Division Roads Department • Central Division Roads Department • St. Andrews Fire Department • Escatawpa Volunteer Fire Department • Forts…
1997 composite unveiling at Gautier High School
It was an exciting and emotional walk down memory lane this morning for the first graduating class of Gautier High School. Every class has a composite hanging in the halls of the high school except 1997. Twenty years later those…
2nd Amendment Weekend
For the fourth year, the Mississippi 2nd Amendment Weekend will save shoppers money on firearms, ammunition, archery equipment, and select hunting supplies. The tax free sale starts today and ends at midnight Sunday. Governor Phil Bryant signed the law creating…
Hurricane Harvey fly through
As Hurricane Harvey grows in strength, a plane full of Hurricane Hunters are getting a closer look at the eye of the storm. In the time lapse video from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, you can see just how…
NHC issues storm surge warning for Corpus Christi
The National Hurricane Center has issued its first ever public storm surge warning. The agency is forecasting a storm surge of 6-12 feet in the Corpus Christi, Texas area from Hurricane Harvey. It also tweeted out a photograph to give…
Hurricane Harvey upgraded to Category 3
The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Harvey has strengthened to a Category 3 storm. Video of waves crashing against the seawall in Port O'Connor, TX Hurricane Hunters fly into Hurricane Harvey Image License Photo: NASA / Goddard Space Flight Center
Storm Preps Ahead of Hurricane Harvey
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the upcoming storm and how to prepare for it please look into the different location to receive sandbags if needed. . . . Jackson County Sand and Sandbag Locations -West Division Roads Department…
Public meeting for redevelopment in Jackson County
The Jackson County Planning Commission held a meeting tonight that could affect your lot. The purpose of the meeting was to address any concerns and answer all questions that community members have concerning the zoning amendments, land use controls, and…
Highway 90 road damage
The 26 mile stretch of U.S. Highway 90 travels from the Bay St. Louis Bridge to the Biloxi Bay Bridge and is one of the most scenic roadways in the south. However, one Long Beach native who resides right off…
Bloggers take on ‘Summer by Rail Tour’
Two bloggers from Washington, D.C. are helping showcase the Gulf Coast if you were to visit by train as part of their internship with the National Association of Railroad Passengers. News 25’s Taylor Rubach caught up with them on their…
Attempted suicide during a traffic stop
Authorities say a man is in critical condition after attempting suicide during a traffic stop in Hancock County tonight. According to Deputy Chief Don Bass, Hancock County deputies were attempting to pull over a vehicle for a possible DUI on…
[UPDATE]Biloxi stabbing victim dies, suspect charged with manslaughter
Christopher Maurice Byas is charged with manslaughter after stabbing a man on Pass Road in Biloxi. News 25 has now learned the victim has died from his injuries. At around 6:15 this evening, a stabbing occurred in Biloxi on Pass…
Biloxi Excel by 5 grand re-opening
Biloxi Excel by Five began their journey in 2009 and now, eight years later they have two full wings inside the old Lopez Elementary School and a partnership with Families First for Mississippi. Today, they held a grand opening for…
Update on Gulfport and Utility Authority dispute
If the City of Gulfport is successful in their mission to pull out of the new waste services contact in Harrison County, prices will rise for residents. That’s according to Harrison County Utility Authority officials who are attempting to go…
Biloxi police investigating stabbing
According to Lt. Christopher De Back, one person of interest is in custody after a stabbing on Pass Road across the street from the Neighborhood Walmart around 6:15 this afternoon. Lt. De Back says there is one victim. We have…
Senator Wicker on taking down Confederate statues
As Confederate statues continue to come down all over the country, Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker says the monuments in Mississippi should stay. Senator Wicker was the guest speaker at the Biloxi Business Men’s meeting at Mary Mahoney’s today. After giving…
Hurricane Harvey storm prep
Residents all along the Coast are preparing for Hurricane Harvey. Locals like Cathy Selmer made the decision to stop by one of the many areas where there is sand to fill up bags in Harrison County. This is the first…
Public meeting on Cook Road connector
The Jackson County Planning Committee is finally inching closer to the major redevelopment of land near Interstate 10. News 25's Tanner Stewart joins us from the meeting with details.
Biggest crowd yet at Success Women’s Conference
It’s all about empowering and inspiring women from across the Coast. Officials say the third annual Success Women’s Conference had its biggest crowd yet. Women who attended heard from mentors and keynote speakers during a panel discussion, participated in workshops,…
Hurricane Harvey preparations underway
Evacuations are underway for parts of Texas as Hurricane Harvey turns in the Gulf of Mexico. While the tropical system is hundreds of miles away from South Mississippi, people are still preparing for effects of the storm. All eyes are…
Ocean Springs declares State of Emergency
The City of Ocean Springs has declared a State of Emergency in response to Hurricane Harvey. Prolonged heavy rainfall is expected for this area. Sand and sand bags will be available at Public Works. Citizens will need to bag their…
Southern Connect Conference
The 2017 Southern Connect SAC Conference is taking over Harrison County for the next two days. The conference revolves around a regional effort to improve transit safety, accessibility, and connectivity in South Mississippi. This morning there was a presentation on…
Credit card fraud suspect wanted in Gulfport
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in the crime of credit card fraud. On July 22nd, the unknown suspect used the victim’s credit card at the Highway 49 Walmart to make purchases…