(WXXV) — As of 7 a.m. Wednesday, Air Force and NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft observations indicate that Hurricane Zeta has strengthened and now has maximum sustained winds of 90 mph with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is forecast this morning.…
Cities across the Coast are making their preparations as Zeta continues its track through the Gulf and the City of Biloxi is asking residents citywide to remain weather aware. News 25’s Gulf Chighizola is in Biloxi with…
Mississippi Power is monitoring the track of Zeta and planning for potential impacts across the region, securing 350 additional resources to help the storm team with restoration. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mississippi Power storm team members…
City officials in Gulfport are also putting in safety measures before Zeta reaches South Mississippi. Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes declared a state of emergency for the city late Monday evening. Also, the Gulfport Harbor was closed shortly…
Biloxi is putting their storm plans in place in anticipation of impacts from Zeta. The city declared a state of emergency earlier this afternoon at a city council meeting and city departments are working to prep the…
Biloxi Main Street is canceling the Downtown Community Market Festival Series that was scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2020. The market festival is canceled due to storm Zeta. The Biloxi Community/Farmers Market is located under the I-110 corner of Howard…
Although Jackson County Government offices will be closing at noon Wednesday in preparation of Tropical Storm Zeta, the Jackson County Circuit Clerk’s Office will remain open. Voters wishing to vote absentee will need to have a photo I.D. and a…
The following Harrison County storm shelters will open at on Wednesday, Oct. 28: County Farm Road 361 Shelter 15038 County Farm Road in Gulfport (2 p.m.) Saucier Lizana Road 361 Shelter 23771 Saucier Lizana Road in Saucier (2 p.m.) D’Iberville…
GULFPORT, MS - Due to the threat of inclement weather from Zeta, Mississippi Aquarium will be closed Wednesday, October 28. The Aquarium will reopen Thursday, October 29. For those who have pre-purchased tickets for any of these days, please visit…
Meanwhile, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors made a local declaration of emergency for Harrison County this morning ahead of Zeta. The declaration will allow Harrison County access to state and federal assistance if needed. The county…
A mandatory evacuation for the Long Beach Harbor has been called as of this morning in the wake of Zeta. City officials say all vessels, lines, hose and dock boxes must be removed no later than 6…
Spotty rain continues to move in from the south with t-storms ahead this afternoon...
Zeta is back over open waters...this time in the southern Gulf of mexico...
(WXXV) — As of 7 a.m. Tuesday, Tropical Storm Zeta had maximum sustained winds of 70 mph with higher gusts. Zeta is forecast to re-strengthen when it moves over the southern Gulf of Mexico later this morning, and become a…
A former Biloxi resident and Indians grad made history last week without him even knowing about it. Twenty-three-year-old Malik Sinegal became the youngest African-American in the world to be certified as a Boeing 777 pilot as well…
There were sunny skies and calm water at many Coast harbors this afternoon, but boat owners and officials spent the day making preparations for possible tropical activity. From Biloxi to Long Beach and beyond, boat owners are…
It’s a battle between two furry friends as the Salvation Army Mississippi Gulf Coast is hosting their virtual Pet Kettle Fundraiser. The area commanders have their dog Maribelle going against their cat Sarah and you can donate…
Community leaders in the City of Gulfport are making sure everyone has a chance to cast their votes this election season. District 119 Representative Sonya Williams Barnes along with other elected officials loaded up the vans and…
Harrison County has now been added to Governor Tate Reeves’ mask mandate list along with six other additional counties. At his press briefing this afternoon, Governor Reeves announced the following counties that will be added to the…
Don’t pack up your hurricane kit just yet! While hurricane season is almost over, there’s Zeta to worry about. News 25 reached out to the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency to gather information regarding Zeta preparations. This…
Authorities are on the look out for a man wanted for armed robbery in Saucier over the weekend. According to Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers, the incident happened Saturday, October 24th at 9:21 p.m. The suspect is described as a heavy-set…
The Wounded Warrior Project celebrated our brave veterans with a three-day event in Gautier, ending with a bass fishing tournament. Honoring wounded soldiers who fought along side each other caught a lot of attention and bonded these…
The pastor of St. Mark United Methodist Church in Gulfport had an exciting surprise waiting for him in the church parking lot Sunday. Members of the congregation showed their love and appreciation for Pastor Rapheal Johnson and…
In preparation for severe weather, here is a list of self-serve sand bag locations across the Coast. Harrison County Self-Serve Sand Bag Locations are at the following locations: Harrison County Road Department: 10076 Lorraine Rd. Gulfport D’Iberville Work Center: 10085…