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Tunnel to Towers hosting 5K and Stair Climb on September 14th
Tunnel To Towers is hosting their 5K and Stair Climb this upcoming weekend at Margaritaville. Bridget Lopez of Tunnel to Towers Biloxi and MS District 117 Representative Kevin Felsher are in the WXXV News 25 studio to discuss the event. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 5K and Stair Climb, 9/11, Bridget Lopez, margaritaville, Representative Kevin Felsher, Tunnel To Towers, Tunnel…
Chevron’s ‘Pipeline to Success’ at MGCCC Jackson County Campus
Chevron External Affairs Rep. Katarina Scott and MGCCC Dean of Teaching and Learning Dr. Emma Miller are in studio to discuss the upcoming Pipeline to Success event. The Pipeline to Success event takes place September 17th in the cafeteria at the MGCCC Jackson County Campus from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome or you can RSVP here. Categories: Community…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE in Pass Christian reporting on some coastal flooding
WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. taking you to some of the flooding along the coast. He was live at Rosehart Avenue in Pass Christian. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Coastal Flooding, hurricane aftermath, Pass Christian
Harrison County Fire Rescue works fire during Francine
Harrison County Fire Rescue was working hard during Hurricane Francine. Firefighters worked a building fire in the Cuevas community that caused damage to a single room. No one was home and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is being investigated. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Harrison County Fire Rescue, hurricane francine
Harrison County Sand Beaches remain closed for clean-up after Hurricane Francine
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has announced that all sand beaches will remain closed until further notice due to ongoing clean-up efforts following Hurricane Francine. Crews are working diligently to restore the beaches, and we ask for the public’s patience and cooperation during this process. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: beaches, harrison county, hurricane francine
Good Samaritan rescues man from flooded truck in New Orleans
A Good Samaritan stepped into save a man as his truck was sinking into the floodwaters of Hurricane Francine. Miles Crawford used a hammer from his home to break out the window of the stranded driver’s truck before pulling him through the broken window and carrying him to safety. The drama played out live on air as a reporter from…
Tornado warning issued for Southern Hancock County
Late Wednesday evening a tornado warning was issued for Southern Hancock County. Residents in the area were advised to take shelter in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a building. For those who were outdoors or in a vehicle, they were instructed to move to the closest shelter they could find that would protect them from…
Francine impacting the Coast
Here’s a look from the beachfront in Waveland earlier today, showing conditions there. Water moving ever so slightly up the beach and obviously a consistent flow of rain in Hancock County. Categories: Local News, News
State of Emergency and Curfew Issued in Gulfport
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes announced a State of Emergency and 6 p.m. curfew earlier today in reaction to Francine making landfall. As of now Gulfport is expected to receive four to eight inches of rain with isolated areas receiving up to twelve, alongside a three-to-five-foot storm surge in low-lying regions, and an increased risk of tornadoes along the Coast. “Anytime…
WXXV News 25’s Jevan McCoskey is live in Harrison County with an update on Francine
We’re going back to Harrison County for more perspective on Francine’s approach. WXXV News 25’s Jevan McCoskey has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: hurricane francine
Shelters prep for potential impacts from Hurricane Francine
Storm shelters across South Mississippi are open today and tonight for people needing that extra protection from the storm. “We’ve had plenty of warning for this to come in, and even though we’re short staffed, the administration has been very good about reorganizing and utilizing the staff in the best manner they can,” said American Red Cross Volunteer Linda Goforth….
WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen live in Gulfport with an update on Francine
Many of you in Harrison County also taking the past few days to prepare for Francine’s impact. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen is in Gulfport with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: hurricane francine
WXXV News 25’s Rick Boone live at the state line with an update on Francine
Lower Hancock County is the closest point to Francine’s impacts this evening and WXXV News 25’s Rick Boone is live with an update on conditions now. Categories: Local News, News Tags: hurricane francine
9/11 – Sam Parker’s “Hurricane Francine” Wednesday Noon Forecast
Francine became a hurricane last night after struggling with shear and dry air throughout yesterday afternoon, but organized a bit more overnight and will continue to strengthen for the next several hours. It is now expected to reach Category 2 status before landfall once again after yesterday’s struggles saw its overall intensity lowered. Despite the expected 100+ mph winds at…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center in Biloxi discussing 9/11
September 11, 2001, or 9/11, was a day that greatly impacted the world, especially here in the United States. On that morning, 19 terrorists associated with the extremist group Al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial airplanes. The attacks resulted in the deaths of nearly 3,000 people, including passengers, first responders, and civilians. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at the…
MDOT advises motorists AVOID TRAVEL during Hurricane Francine
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – As Hurricane Francine impacts the Mississippi Gulf Coast today, the Mississippi Department of Transportation advises motorists in south Mississippi to avoid travel during the storm and use extreme caution if travel is necessary. MDOT’s crews are prepared and stand ready to respond as soon as it is safe for them to do so. Francine’s landfall is expected…
09/11 Ryan’s “Hurricane Francine” Wednesday Morning Forecast
Francine became a hurricane last night and will continue so strengthen for the next several ours ahead of landfall to our west in Central LA.
Francine became a hurricane last night after struggling with shear and dry air throughout yesterday afternoon, but organized a bit more overnight and will continue to strengthen for the next several hours. It is now expected to reach Category 2 status before landfall once again after yesterday’s struggles saw its overall intensity lowered. Despite the expected 100+ mph winds at…
Mandatory evacuation issued for Bay St. Louis Harbor
Early Tuesday morning the city of Bay St. Louis issued a mandatory evacuation for all boats in its harbor. The harbor was initially under a voluntary evacuation but was escalated to a mandatory evacuation after Hurricane Francine made an eastward shift Tuesday morning. However, several boats still remain in the harbor which according to harbor officials, is due in part…
Hancock County EMA prepping for Francine
Lower Hancock County is frequently subject to flooding during any major weather event. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. was in the Kiln today and has an update on how residents and officials there are preparing for Francine. This agency is responsible for the safety and well-being of Hancock County residents through disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts. EMA…
Gulf Coast region preparing for Francine
Grocery stores and gas stations across the region are seeing their supplies starting to dwindle as residents stock up. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen continues our coverage from New Orleans. The Walmart on Bullard Avenue near New Orleans East saw lots of traffic, long lines at checkouts, and shortages of items. Regional gas stations saw an influx of people filling…
Sand bag locations open across the Coast
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 Farm Road right next to Lyman Work Center. This is one of eight self-service sandbag sites located in Harrison County that opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday. Besides Harrison County, Biloxi, Pascagoula, Vancleave, Gautier,…