Interview with Fulgham's Inc. Gulf Coast Regional Manager Ben Kahlmus
Arbor Day is coming up and Fulgham's and Beauvoir are teaming up for an event.
Educator’s Workshop with United States Marines
The week, educators from across the South are stepping into the shoes of a United States Marine recruit during a four day mock boot camp. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us an update on how they’re holding up on base…
Saints Draft Rankins with 12th Pick
The Saints went defense with their 12th pick in last night’s draft. As most mock drafts predicted, the Saints selected former U of L defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins. Rankins finished last season with 13 tackles for loss and six sacks,…
Update on Emergency Shelters
Certain areas in Gulfport were hit hard by yesterday’s flooding, landing many families in emergency shelters. News 25’s Laurene Callander joins us in one of the shelters off County Farm Road.
Marine Corps Training
This week, educators from across the south are stepping into the shoes of a United States Marine recruit during a four day mock boot camp. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us an update on how they’re holding up on base…
Playing in Flood Waters
As the sun came out and all threats of danger were gone, residents began taking advantage of the remaining flood waters. Those living on Oak Lane Drive in the Pebble Creek neighborhood walked outside and began wading, driving and even…
Harrison County House Fires
Last night’s storms also caused two fires on the Coast. A trailer on Pete Hickman Road in Harrison County was struck by lightning, sparking a fire. One resident was home at the time. There were no injuries. A second house…
Cable Bridge Road Closed
Cable Bridge Road in Pass Christian is closed to thru traffic for the immediate future. Flood waters have covered the road’s surface. Harrison County Sheriff’s Department has set up two road blocks on each side of the flooded area and…
Local Shelter Open Tonight
For those affected by the severe weather, there is a shelter open tonight in Gulfport. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson heard stories from some of the people staying there. Severe flooding had families fending for their lives and many people seeking…
Emergency Response to Flooding in Gulfport
Mayor Billy Hewes declared Gulfport was in a state of emergency as the severity of today’s flooding began to sink in. At 3 o’clock this afternoon, Mayor Hewes sat down with other city leaders for a recap of the day’s…
Tree Destroys Woolmarket Home
One Woolmarket family lost their home around 6 a.m. A tree uprooted and came crashing through the roof of their mobile home and into their kitchen. There were two adults and two children in the home at the time, but…
Local Businesses Flooded
Some Gulfport business owners had to walk through two feet of standing water to salvage what they could from their flooded stores on Dedeaux Road after the overnight downpour. News 25’s Kristen Durand was on the scene as these store…
Emergency Response to Flooding
The rain has stopped and the flooding is receding but residents in Gulfport and parts of Biloxi are left to deal with flood waters that are still keeping them trapped inside their homes. News 25’s Shelby Myers is on the scene…
Local Shelters Open Tonight
For people in the surrounding area affected by the severe weather, a shelter in Gulfport is open tonight. The Red Cross says families were at the 361 shelter on County Farm Road this morning. Some were rescued after the severe…
Rescue Missions from Flooding in Gulfport
More than 20 Gulfport residents were rescued this morning as they woke up to rising floodwaters in their neighborhood. News 25’s Laurene Callander joined police and firefighters on Northwood Hills Drive this morning as they ventured out to save lives.…
Red Cross Shelter Update
As of 3 pm the Red Cross is consolidating the two open shelters into one at 15038 County Farm Road. With the weather and street flooding clearing, the shelter population has dropped. The County Farm Road shelter will remain open…
Viewer Photos and Video of Storm
Here’s a look at some viewer photos and videos we have received throughout the morning.
Lambrecht Road Swept Away
One road in Gulfport has had a part swept away due to the rain. Crews were out this morning blocking off a part of Lambrecht Road near Robinson Road in Gulfport. They believe high waters wore away at the road…
Local Businesses Under Water in Gulfport
News 25’s Kristen Durand was out on the corner of Dedeaux Road and Highway 49 as some local businesses were doing all they could to salvage what was left after getting nearly two feet of water. Some of the businesses…
Rescue Missions from Flooding in Gulfport
Police rescued over 20 people out of flooded homes off Northwood Hills Drive. Water was at chest level for the officers, but that did not stop them from saving the lives of children, adults and even pets. Gulfport Police Department…
City of Gulfport: State of Emergency
With today's unprecedented weather event, dropping over 10" of rain this morning with continued accumulation anticipated over the course of the day, resulting in widespread flooding throughout the City of Gulfport, I am hereby declaring a State of Emergency. Monitoring…
Mississippi Power Storm Update
From Mississippi Power: As of 1:30 p.m., we have approximately 1,400 customers without electric service across our 23-county service territory. The majority of those customers are in Harrison and Jackson counties. The primary causes of the outages have been severe…
Flooding At Gulfport High School Sends Students Home Early
Flooding At Gulfport High School Sends Students Home at 11:30 am.
Keesler Air Force Base Closed for the Day
Due to the weather in the area, Keesler Air Force Base will be closed to all non-essential personnel for the rest of the day. Student training for the day has been cancelled. All non-emergency medical center appointments will be rescheduled.…