With Fat Tuesday coming to an end, the official start of Lent begins tomorrow on a day known as Ash Wednesday. Every year for the past six years, four or five pastors from different churches gather in Long Beach to do ‘Ashes to Go’ for those who have to work and might not have time to go to church. Normally…
As record-breaking cold weather continues to grip most of the country, many interstates and highways have been shut down due to icy conditions. With another shot of freezing temperatures possible this week, MDOT is urging drivers to use caution with traveling. News 25’s Meteorologist Brantly Keiek explains why bridges freeze before roads and how to stay safe when driving on…
All other COVID vaccine sites have been canceled due to cold and wet weather conditions. Today, the coliseum has scheduled over 900 COVID vaccine appointments, the highest number of vaccines at this location so far. Cars lined up all the way down Beauvoir Road for entry into the vaccine site. Both first and second dose vaccines were scheduled today for…
A chancery court judge has sent Ocean Springs businessman Scott Walker to jail for 30 days during a hearing involving Walker’s parents today. According to our media partner, The Sun Herald, Judge Neil Harris grew weary of what he called Scott Walker’s “rants” while he was on the witness stand. Walker allegedly interrupted the judge while on the witness stand…
With the cancelation of parades in South Mississippi you might be wondering how to even go about celebrating Mardi Gras on the Coast. Well for one group of locals, they’re taking getting into the Mardi Gras spirit into their own hands. News 25 spoke with a group of friends in Biloxi who are still celebrating Mardi Gras. Coast resident Terry…
Mississippi Power’s storm team of approximately 1,000 linemen, engineers, and support personnel began working at first light this morning to continue restoring power to customers impacted by the winter storm. The storm team includes Mississippi Power employees and additional resources from Georgia Power and Alabama Power. Power has been fully restored to customers in Hattiesburg, Heidelberg, and Forest. The company…
Authorities say all but one of the Mississippi State Department of Health vaccination sites will be closed today due to the winter storm that’s slamming the region. The agency says the one site that will remain open will be the Coast Coliseum in Harrison County. The sites were also closed Monday due to the storm. Health officials say that in…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 734 new COVID-19 cases and 37 new deaths, including one in Pearl River County. The statewide total stands at 288,714 cases and 6,501 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,334 cases and 72 deaths Harrison County is at 16,162 cases and 264 deaths…
The COVID-19 shutdown was a curse and a blessing for 22-year-old Liam Carr and 24-year-old Timothee Leger. Both lost their jobs and Carr dropped out of school when all his college classes went online. Now the two Canadians are taking to the road to spread awareness and raise money for a cause close to their hearts. News 25’s Grace Boyles…
Road crews and law enforcement agencies in Jackson County spent the day preparing roads for chilly weathers. Over in Pascagoula, the 14th Street overpass was shut down at 7 p.m. as a precaution and crews salted the Pascagoula High-Rise Bridge along with other bridges in the county. Officials with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department say they don’t anticipate road closures,…
Sustained sub-freezing temperatures and waves of frozen precipitation in nearly every county have resulted in ice on roads and bridges. MDOT crews have been treating with salt, brine, and slag, but the effectiveness of those measures decreases exponentially as the temperatures approach the single digits. The colder it gets the less effective salt becomes to treat ice on a roadway….
Due to wet and icy weather conditions, Singing River’s Jackson County Fairgrounds COVID vaccine distributions have been put on standby for this week. Today, Singing River was going to open up their call lines so patients eligible to get the COVID vaccine could schedule their appointments for tomorrow and the rest of the week. However, due to freezing weather conditions,…
It is Severe Weather Preparedness Week and Mississippi Power wants to share some tips with you on how to stay weather aware and have a plan in place to keep you and your loved ones safe. That includes restocking your storm supplies, make sure you have flashlights and batteries. It’s always a good idea to stock up on water and…
Keep your pets safe during the freezing days ahead. Tonight, as temperatures continue to drop, don’t forget to keep your furry four-legged friends dry and warm. If your pet is outdoors, remember to bring them inside. If it is too cold for you, it is too cold for them. For any outdoor pets, keep them comfortable with dry blankets, pet…
Half of Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport’s flights have been delayed or canceled as the winter storm freezes travel. As a major winter storm rolls across the country, travel has been slowed significantly. Early this morning, at least four flights arriving at or departing from the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport were canceled. Two more flights were delayed. News 25 chatted with a visitor…
In Pascagoula and Gulfport, the Salvation Army will be open as a cold weather shelter for those who need a warm, dry place to sleep during this week’s freezing temperatures. From 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. today, Tuesday, and Wednesday, people without homes or shelters are able to find comfort during this week’s cold, harsh weather conditions. Dinner and breakfast…
Harrison County EMA is advising residents to not leave their houses unless it is absolutely necessary. Staying off the roads is the best place to be with these wintry conditions, but if you have to travel give yourself extra time and drive defensively. Also, residents need to prepare and protect their people, pets, pipes, and plants as this cold winter…
Jackson County officials are making their final preparations ahead of extremely cold temperatures tonight. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Pascagoula with more on the status of roadways in the city. Categories: Featured, Jackson County, Local News, News Tags: Jackson County, preparation, Weather, winter weather
Mardi Gras parades might be canceled this year, but that didn’t stop the Krewe of Wonder Women from showcasing their Mardi Gras spirit. The Krewe of Wonder Women passed out King Cakes from local bakeries. The organization kept it safe, passing out individual pieces in paper bags and distributing them drive-thru style. The organization is participating in the House of…
Cars lined up at the Ocean Springs Civic Center to receive their trees in celebration of Arbor Day. Although the weather was cold, the convenient drive-thru Arbor Day tree distribution kept participants warm and safe from COVID-19. One thousand trees were distributed to members in the community. The tree giveaway was sponsored by the City of Ocean Springs, Fulgham’s Tree…
Members of the Air Force’s 403rd Wing returned home to their loved ones on Saturday, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Family and friends endured the cold weather and vicious winds anxiously awaiting on the tarmac at Keesler Air Force Base for their loved ones to arrive. Four large planes landed and were filled with men and women from the…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 544 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths. The statewide total stands at 287,980 cases and 6,464 deaths Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,320 cases and now 72 deaths Harrison County is at 16,117 cases and 258 deaths Jackson County has 12,206 cases…
Governor Tate Reeves and Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann signed a state of emergency for Mississippi in anticipation of the winter storm predicted to impact a large portion of the state. The National Weather Service is forecasting significant amounts of ice accumulation, snow, and sleet. Travel conditions will be dangerous with some roads impassable. Numerous trees and limbs are expected to…
As the cold weather starts to push into the area, temperatures are dropping quickly and there is a concern about ice forming in South Mississippi. Meteorologist Brantly Keiek has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: cold weather, Weather, winter storm