Harrison County, MS – At the recommendation of Emergency Management Agency Director Matt Stratton, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors has made the decision to close all sand beaches in Harrison County, effective 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.…
NEW - The Jackson County Office of Emergency Services has called for the American Red Cross to open a 361 Emergency Shelter at 9:00AM, Wednesday – September 11, 2024. Shelter Location: Vancleave 361 Central Jackson County Shelter 5500 Ballpark Road, Vancleave,…
The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Hancock County Board of Supervisors, and cities of Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead, and Waveland have issued a voluntary evacuation. The voluntary evacuation begins September 10th at 7 p.m. This is…
Sandbag locations are opening across the Gulf Coast in preparation for Tropical Storm Francine. One of the self-service sandbag sites in Harrison County is located off County…
Due to potential impacts from Francine, Coast cities are closing administrative offices. WXXV News 25 will continue to update this list as more information becomes available. The City of Moss Point Administrative, Municipal Court, and Utility Services departments will be…
With Tropical Storm Francine approaching the Gulf Coast, Singing River Electric’s service area is awaiting heavy rain, gusty winds, flooding, possible tornadoes, and the chance of power outages. Employees have reviewed their storm duties and assignments, discussed power restoration safety,…
In the wake of potential impact from Francine, Ingalls Shipbuilders has announced scheduling changes. At this time, first shift operations in Pascagoula will proceed as scheduled with a 6:00 a.m. start time on Wednesday. Second shift operations will end at…
Due to forecasted adverse weather impacts from Tropical Storm/Hurricane Francine, the Harrison County Emergency Agency will be opening shelters at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Coast Transit Authority is operating its hurricane evacuation program for Harrison County. CTA…
Harrison County will open three shelters on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 at 9 a.m. to provide a safe space for residents evacuating ahead of potential ahead of weather from Tropical Storm Francine. Shelter locations are: County Farm Road Shelter 15038…
The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport has postponed the 9/11 Stair Climb and Run for the Fallen. The event is expected to now be held on Friday, September 13th at 7 AM. The NCBC is also reducing to mission…
The Drivers Service Bureaus in South Mississippi are closed September 11th. The areas affected include Biloxi, Picayune, Gautier, Kiln, and the Gulfport Airport office. So far the closures only cover Wednesday, but those dates could change depending on the weather.
Due to forecasted adverse weather impacts from Tropical Storm Francine, Coast Transit Authority (CTA) will cease regularly scheduled Fixed Route and Demand Response (ADA Paratransit or ADA Paratransit Plus) service at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. CTA offices…
Casinos on the Gulf Coast have announced closures. WXXV News 25 will continue to update this list as more information becomes available. The Silver Slipper Casino announced closures for Wednesday, September 11. The following will be closed: Jubilee Buffet, Blue…
NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION CENTER GULFPORT, Miss. — In preparation for the effects of Tropical Storm Francine, Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport will reduce manning to mission-essential personnel and several base services will be closed September 11. Please be aware of…
A Gulfport teen will spend 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to the shooting of an Uber driver in 2023. District Attorney Crosby Parker said 19-year-old Trinyell Coats Jr., of Gulfport pleaded guilty Monday to aggravated assault for the…
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – As Tropical Storm Francine nears the Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Department of Transportation advises any boats that need to shelter on the back bay or need to move inland via one of the drawbridges on the Mississippi Gulf…
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Declaration of Local Emergency, Tuesday, September 10th, 2024, in advance of Tropical Storm Francine. Tropical Storm Francine is predicted to make landfall in Louisiana late afternoon on Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm…
A mandatory evacuation of vessels has been issued for the Pass Christian Harbor. The phone contact for the Pass Christian Harbor is 228-452-5128. In a press release, Fire Chief Dia’Mond Woodman also states that residents in low-lying areas should be…
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the August 6 shooting death of a Moss Point man. Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley said 30-year-old Ronald Polk Jr., of Moss Point and 24-year-old Lorenzo Patterson Jr., of…
GULF BREEZE, Fla. – Gulf Islands National Seashore will close the entire Mississippi District at 4 p.m. beginning September 10 in preparation for Tropical Storm Francine. The Davis Bayou Campground will be closed effective at noon on September 10. The Mississippi…
Out of abundance of caution for the impending weather, Mississippi Aquarium will be closed on Wednesday, September 11th. The aquarium plans to reopen on Thursday, September 12th at 10 a.m.
The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency office, led by Director Brian Adam, engages in public education about hazards, disaster training, and preparedness exercises. They activate shelters during disasters, including one…
In preparation for Tropical Storm Francine, sandbag locations are opening across the Gulf Coast. Self-service sandbag locations will open in Pearl River County on Tuesday, September 10th at 12 p.m. at the following locations: Henleyfield-Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department Station 3…
Harrison County Fire Rescue battled a tractor-trailer cab fire overnight. The tractor-trailer cab was fully involved when firefighters arrived on scene. Biloxi Fire Department assisted in battling the blaze. The truck was a total loss, but no injuries were reported.…