First responders are the few professionals who maintain regular operations during weather emergencies. Firefighters are on duty 24/7, 365 days a year. WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter visited Pass Christian Fire Department to see how their crew is handling the winter storm. Categories: Local News Tags: fire department, firefighters, first responders, Pass Christian, snow, winter strom
We know many of you are frozen in today as a result of some still hazardous road conditions so we’ve been working today to get you answers. As temperatures rise this afternoon, a coordination of city, county, and state road crews are out and about. MDOT is responsible for salting bridges on state highways and interstates. In other cities, we…
Amid this cold winter storm, the Salvation Army is helping those most in need at their cold weather shelter, but they are looking for volunteers to help with shelter operations and provide donations. Major Jerry Friday joins us with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Salvation army, volunteers
Major snowfall across South Mississippi today really exceeding everyone’s expectations. overnight temperatures will be dropping down into the teens tonight so take into account of the 4 P’s which is protect plants, pets, pipes, and checking on people to stay warm. Road conditions will remain dangerous overnight tonight into Wednesday. If you must drive, check road conditions and have a…
The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is closed until further notice as the weather has impacted south Mississippi. A statement was released on the airport’s Facebook page saying, “GPT’s operations team remains onsite and continues to monitor weather conditions. The runway and terminal will reopen as soon as conditions permit. At present, many flights scheduled tomorrow, January 22 have been impacted. Passengers…
WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is in Jackson County and gives us an update on conditions in Gautier. Categories: Local News, News
WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is in Jackson County and gives us an update on conditions in Pascagoula. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Pascagoula, snow conditions
Treacherous driving conditions all around South Mississippi all day. This video is what it looked like on Highway 90 in Gulfport this afternoon. Not much traffic on the road, that’s a good thing. Stay off the roads unless you absolutely have to go somewhere. Reduce your speed and be very cautious when braking or accelerating. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
While in Pass Christian, WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter met two young men riding ATVs. They explained they were out checking to see if anyone needed assistance with their vehicles getting stuck. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: Pass Christian, snow, snow storm, winter, winter storm
WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel brings us an update on road conditions along I-10 as South Mississippi continues to face the winter weather. Categories: Local News, News Tags: road conditions, winter weather
Blinding snow conditions in South Mississippi are impacting drivers on the road. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel has more on the winter conditions today. Categories: Local News, News Tags: highway 49, snow
It began snowing at about 5:30 AM, ushering in a rare snow day in South MS, and it continues heavily as I’m writing this. Upwards of 4.5″ inches has already fallen in our deepest areas, with the more shallow pulling up the low end of the estimate at 2″. We still have around 5 or more hours left of snowfall…
The City of Long Beach looking empty as winter weather impacts the area. Jordyn Lassiter gives us a look. Categories: Local News, News Tags: businesses, closures, Long Beach, winter weather
Our South Mississippi power companies are still on standby monitoring conditions today and are ready to respond if needed. We’re joined by Mississippi Power’s Kaila Moran Griffith to talk about their efforts. Categories: Local News, News Tags: mississippi power, winter weather
Joining us to talk about road conditions and the law enforcement response today is Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Landon Orozco with Troop K. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: road conditions, safety, winter weather
Many roads and bridges are closing in South Mississippi. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss has more. For a full list of closures, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: roads, safety, winter weather
WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter is also on the western side of Harrison County, the area really getting pelted by the snow. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Gulfport, winter weather
Our reporters are strategically placed throughout South Mississippi today to bring you the best coverage possible. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is off Highway 49 in Gulfport to talk about how South Mississippi businesses are impacted by today’s snow. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Gulfport, winter weather
While this snow is a blast to experience, there are major safety concerns today mainly concerning travel. Many roads and bridges are closed today and have been for hours due to icy conditions, including in Biloxi. We’re joined by the City of Biloxi’s Emergency Operations Manager and Fire Chief Nick Geiser to talk about the conditions in the city. Categories:…
Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley joins us in studio to talk about conditions outside in the county this morning. Categories: Local News, News Tags: harrison county, Sheriff Matt Haley
Coast Electric Director of Communications April Lollar speaks to WXXV about their response to the winter weather conditions. Categories: Local News, News
Harrison County EMA Director Matt Stratton speaks to WXXV about the winter weather conditions. Categories: Local News, News Tags: harrison county ema, Matt Stratton
With the temperatures dropping over the next few days a major concern is freezing pipes. It may seem like a small issue but even one frozen pipe could mean a world of trouble. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has more. To see the full list of tips from Daren Tichenor you can find the unedited video here. Categories: Featured, Local…
On Monday, the Mississippi Department of Transportation was out in full force ahead of potential winter weather across South Mississippi, in which we could see ice and snow on the roads. WXXV followed alongside MDOT crews who worked around the clock as they sprayed salt brine on state interstates and highways, with the main area of concern being overpasses and…