The National Hurricane Center did issue a special 1 PM forecast update for Francine, but no with no significant changes. Francine continues to struggle to organize, but is showing some signs of getting it together. Dry air also seems to be limiting its ability to strengthen, as the 10 AM update dropped the peak intensity down from Category 2 status….
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 for individuals with special needs, and help residents prepare for hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at Hancock County Emergency Management Agency in Kiln…
Tropical Storm Francine developed before noon yesterday, but didn’t significantly organize overnight. Throughout yesterday though the forecast intensity of the storm did increase, with a 100 mph Category 2 landfall expected in Central Louisiana. The overall path hasn’t changed much, seemingly wiggling a bit west yesterday and a tad back toward the east overnight. I urge you not to focus…
Bay St. Louis has issued a mandatory evacuation order for the Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor on Tuesday morning. Boat owners are asked to immediately remove their boats from the harbor. The city will begin removing power pedestals from the docks Tuesday afternoon. A voluntary evacuation was issued for Gulfport and Pass Christian harbors and marinas on Monday. If the…
Deep down, we all want to be a movie star! This week, you have your chance to get your start on the silver screen. The movie ‘Come With Me’ is filming in Gulfport/Biloxi this Wednesday and Thursday. The filming crew is looking for extras to appear in a outdoor barbecue, as well as a funeral scene and bar scene. You…
After strengthening this afternoon, Francine’s intensity appears to have leveled off for now. Around 3:00 PM Monday, microwave images indicated that the storm had a closed low-level eyewall and a relatively symmetric cloud pattern. However, an intrusion of dry air has caused the inner core convection to degrade. The Air Force and NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft have been investigating Francine…
There are new details this evening about the status of some of the harbors in Harrison County ahead of Francine. The Gulfport Harbor, Pass Christian Harbor, and Point Cadet Marina have put a voluntary evacuation in place. Categories: Local News, News Tags: harbors, Tropical Storm Francine, voluntary evacuation
Women of Wisdom, a nonprofit marketplace ministry, coordinated an appreciation event named ‘WOW honors First Responders’ earlier Monday. The event was for first responders in Harrison, Hancock, and Jackson counties. Lunch was served to over 1,000 firefighters and police officers at over 80 individual stations in 14 cities and 30 different agencies. Bridget Turan with WOW tells us why this…
With some potential impacts to our state from Tropical Storm Francine, there are some things you should keep in mind as you go through your storm checklist. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Mississippians to prepare for flash floods ahead of Tropical Storm Francine making landfall. At this time, heavy rain and flash floods are expected in the Gulf…
The Krewe of Les Badineurs has a storied history on the Coast and this weekend they hosted a unique event to bring together family and friends. The krewe’s 31st annual free pig roast was on the campus of the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum. The all guys krewe roasted 130-pound pig from head to toe in the smoker, topping the…
Two former Bay High basketball standouts and current professional players made a return to their high school over the weekend. Former Mississippi State star Tolu Smith and brother Galen Smith Jr. hosted a free youth skills camp Saturday morning in Bay High’s gym. Tolu is a current forward for the Detroit Pistons while Galen plays professionally overseas. The camp centered…
We are joined by Michelle Goodson of Storybook Birthdays and Princess Belle. They are in studio to discuss a princess ball happening this weekend. The Princess Ball takes place Saturday, September 15th at noon and again at 3:30 p.m. at the Biloxi Visitors Center. Tickets are $33 for adults and $25 for kids. You can purchase tickets by clicking here….
Here’s the latest on Tropical Storm Francine, which formed late this morning out of Potential Tropical Cyclone Six: The last few updates have seen little change to the central track. Landfall is expected late Wednesday night/Thursday morning between Lake Charles and Lafayette, Louisiana as a Category 1 hurricane. Max winds earlier were only at 80 mph, but have been increased…
A Pascagoula officer is celebrating a huge birthday, they are turning three! You read that right, K9 Nuke is celebrating his third birthday today! Nuke received a special cake, coming in the form of a cheeseburger with a ‘3’ candle on top. Not only that, but he is receiving lots of love for his special day. A big shout out…
Despite some rain over the weekend, the Long Beach Carnival Association hosted a community family fest at the St. Thomas Pavilion. Team Stirrat-Brown of the carnival association hosted the all-day event with food, vendors, games, and more. The event raised funds for local charities and scholarships for Coast students. Pat Brown said, “I have been involved in carnival most of…
The SHEA Community Baby Shower made its return this weekend to assist local mothers with health resources. SHEA stands for ‘sharing, health, education, and awareness,’ and that’s exactly what happened for soon-to-be moms and mothers with the resources provided at the Community Baby Shower under the program with the Mississippi Public Health Institution. Mothers and those expecting would hear from…
The Friendship Oak on the campus of USM Gulf Park in Long Beach is considered to be one of the oldest live oaks in South Mississippi. People all over the country send emails and posted on the internet to ask whether the tree had survived after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Coast. Today, we want to give you a little more…
Senior Services Executive Director Jeff Clark is in studio to tell us about Senior Center Month and some of the free events planned at the seven senior centers in Harrison County. Free flu shot clinics presented by Walgreens 9 Frances Frederick’s 9 a.m. 25 doses 10 Lobouy 11 a.m. 35 doses 11 Saucier 11 a.m. 30 doses 12 East Biloxi…
Tuckahoe Farms Subdivision is a first for the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It features a 3,300 by 100 foot runway and boasts a tournament waterski lake that is designed to give you the ride of your life. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. was live at Tuckahoe Farms in Pass Christian to inform you about what it has to offer. Categories:…
Sunday ended up as forecast with “fall-ish” drier air and cooler mornings moved in, and while we’re starting the week off that way it won’t stick around. We’re already seeing the significantly drier air in place over the state inching northward as tropical moisture creeps in. Right now that’s only showing up as upper level cloud cover as the sun…
All eyes now shifting towards the tropics as potential tropical cyclone in in the Gulf of Mexico and if forecasted to strengthen into a category 1 hurricane at this moment. forecasts will change over the few days but as of right now coastal flooding is the biggest concern to South Mississippi gulf coast. Keep in mind that because this storm…
The Poplarville Hornets welcomed the Stone Tomcats for their Week 2 matchup. Poplarville wins a defensive battle versus Stone High, by a score of 13-7. The Tomcats will have a bye next week before they hit the road to take on St. Martin on September 20th. The Poplarville Hornets will host Newton County for their Week 3 matchup next week….
The D’Iberville Warriors welcomed the Gautier Gators to town for Week 2. The Warriors drop 33 in their win over Gautier, 33-12. The Warriors will hit the road to take on the Maroon Tide of Picayune next week while Gautier will host the Pascagoula Panthers in Week 3. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: D’iberville High School, Friday…
The Pascagoula Panthers welcomed the East Central Hornets for their Week 2 matchup. Pascagoula pulls away late against East Central and wins, 27-14. The Hornets will host Lawrence County next week while the Panthers hit the road to take on Gautier for Week 3. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: east central high school, Friday Night Showcase, high…