Good Samaritan rescues man from flooded truck in New Orleans
A Good Samaritan stepped into save a man as his truck was sinking into the floodwaters of Hurricane Francine. Miles Crawford used a hammer from his…
Coast schools returning to normal operating hours
Now that impacts from Francine have subsided, schools along the Gulf Coast are returning to their normal operating hours. WXXV News 25 will continue to update this list as more information becomes available. Classes in the Bay Waveland School District…
Bayou Portage Bridge to have two limited openings today for marine vessels
Harrison County officials have announced that the Bayou Portage Bridge will have two limited openings today at 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM, exclusively for marine vessels. The bridge remains closed to vehicle traffic until further notice due to an electrical…
Francine weakens and moves inland after lashing Louisiana
By JACK BROOK and SARA CLINE Updated 10:24 AM CDT, September 12, 2024 MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) — Francine weakened Thursday after striking Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane that knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses, sent storm surge rushing…
Governor Reeves shares update on Francine
Governor Tate Reeves provided an update on Francine. No injuries have been reported as a result of the storm. Several roads are closed in coastal and central counties due to flooding. The state is remaining in contact with local emergency…
31-year-old Kiln man dies in accident in Hancock County
On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Dummy Line Road in Hancock County. A 2002 Ford F-250 driven by 31-year-old Dalton Emmons, of Kiln, MS, was traveling east…
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport back to regular operations
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is back to regular operations. Most flights scheduled to arrive at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport are currently on time. American Airlines Flight 5272 from Charlotte, NC scheduled to arrive at GPT at 12:11 p.m. is now scheduled to…
Who's got gator on their bingo card? Pass firefighters!
Pass Christian firefighters had an unusual task come up Wednesday night as winds from Francine battered the Coast. An errant alligator was found on Camellia Drive about 9:15 p.m. after a resident called saying her dog was barking at something…
Francine affecting travel in South Mississippi. Here are the roads to avoid
South Mississippi is still feeling the affects of Francine as road flooding and downed trees are affecting travel. If you know of a road closure or damage, please email us at news@wxxv25.com. Here's what we know: Harrison County The Causeway…
Power companies working to restore power to customers
Hurricane Francine has caused some power outages in South Mississippi. Here is the latest on the power outages reported to the utilities: Since 4 p.m. Tuesday, Mississippi Power had approximately 7,600 customers experienced an outage, with more than 4,100 already…
Tornado warning issued for Southern Hancock County
Late Wednesday evening a tornado warning was issued for Southern Hancock County. Residents in the area were advised to take shelter in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of…
Francine impacting the Coast
Here’s a look from the beachfront in Waveland earlier today, showing conditions there. Water moving ever so slightly up the beach and obviously a consistent flow of rain in Hancock County.
State of Emergency and Curfew Issued in Gulfport
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes announced a State of Emergency and 6 p.m. curfew earlier today in reaction to Francine making landfall. As of now Gulfport is expected to…
WXXV News 25’s Jevan McCoskey is live in Harrison County with an update on Francine
We’re going back to Harrison County for more perspective on Francine’s approach. WXXV News 25’s Jevan McCoskey has more.
Shelters prep for potential impacts from Hurricane Francine
Storm shelters across South Mississippi are open today and tonight for people needing that extra protection from the storm. "We've had plenty of warning for this to come…
WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen live in Gulfport with an update on Francine
Many of you in Harrison County also taking the past few days to prepare for Francine’s impact. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen is…
WXXV News 25’s Rick Boone live at the state line with an update on Francine
Lower Hancock County is the closest point to Francine’s impacts this evening and WXXV News 25’s Rick Boone is live with…
School schedule changes due to potential impact from Francine
Due to the potential impacts from Francine, schools on the Coast have announced schedule changes. WXXV News 25 will continue to update this list as more school schedule changes become available. Hancock County School District will be closed Thursday, September…
Mississippi Power storm ready to respond as Hurricane Francine closes
Gulfport, Miss. – Mississippi Power's storm team has grown to 800 resources strong ahead of Hurricane Francine’s landfall Wednesday afternoon. While the worst of the system is largely impacting Louisiana, Mississippi Power customers should prepare for strong winds, heavy rain and…
Coast Transit Authority will resume services on Thursday, September 12th
Coast Transit Authority will resume all Fixed Route bus services on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. CTA offices will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 12. CTA operation changes are due to forecasted adverse weather impacts from…
Traffic Alert: Bayou Portage Bridge Update
The Bayou Portage Bridge will close at 2 p.m. Wednesday until further notice for additional work. Please follow the detour route via Menge Avenue and drive safely. Watch for detour signs along the way.
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center in Biloxi discussing 9/11
September 11, 2001, or 9/11, was a day that greatly impacted the world, especially here in the United States. On that morning, 19 terrorists associated with the extremist group Al-Qaeda hijacked…
Cities, counties declare states of emergency ahead of Francine's landfall
Cities and counties along the coast are declaring states of emergency ahead of Francine's expected landfall on Wednesday. A state of emergency is declared as a pre-emptive move if damage to infrastructure from a storm is anticipated. Declaring states of…
Resources in the event of power outages
In the event of severe weather, here are some resources to keep in mind. If your power goes out, here are the numbers or websites you can call to get more information or report power outages. Mississippi Power Company: 1-800-487-3275…