Biloxi Seafood Festival this Saturday

An iconic festival returns to the Biloxi Town Green this weekend and joining us in studio is Lawanda Jones with Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. The Biloxi Seafood Festival takes place this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Biloxi Town Green. For more information click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Biloxi Seafood Festival

Inside the abandoned former Six Flags New Orleans

The former Six Flags New Orleans, previously known as Jazzland, has been abandoned since Hurricane Katrina devastated the region 19 years ago. Although overgrown and heavily populated by alligators, wild hogs and vultures, many of the park’s structures have remained intact since Katrina. Over the last two decades, the site has been used to film parts of many movies —…

9/12 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Post Francine” Thursday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

An upper low evolves over the southeast early next week and moves very slowly through Friday. At the surface, a weak front is draped over the northern Gulf early in the week and dissipates by the end of the week. Southwesterly flow will continue over the coastal waters tonight and Friday, but will be subsiding. A Small Craft Advisory expired…

Tunnel to Towers receiving special license plate

A special license plate honoring the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is now available in Mississippi. State Representative Kevin Felsher of Biloxi introduced the legislation. Justin and Bridget Lopez from Tunnel to Towers Biloxi delivered a prototype of the plate to the Mississippi Capitol in Jackson. The plate will be officially unveiled September 14th during the Run and Stair Climb at…

Hurricane Francine impacts on the Pass Christian Harbor

The Pass Christian Harbor seeing affects of Hurricane Francine as well. There was a capsized boat in the harbor. Ahead of the storm, a voluntary evacuation was ordered. Crews are currently working to clear debris from the area and bring the harbor back to pre-storm conditions. WXXV News 25 talked to Pass Christian Fire Rescue Chief and Manager Dia’mond Woodman…

Areas seeing rising waters in Pass Christian

Another area on the Coast seeing rising waters is Pass Christian. Rosehart Avenue in Pass Christian is just one of many roads affected by flooding in the area from Hurricane Francine. With Hurricane Francine weakening, it’s still important to proceed with caution on roads. Pass Christian has more than 50 roads closed or impacted by the storm. Categories: Local News,…

Flood risk by bodies of water after Francine

One of the bigger lingering concerns following Francine’s landfall is flooding, especially near bodies of water. At Howard Creek off Cedar Lake Road, you can see water levels are still rising. Scattered all along Cedar Lake Road are patches of water and fully drenched sidebars. Cedar Lake Road runs through Howards Creek and Tchoutacabouffa River. Roads like this that run…

Terror on the Coast returns on Friday the 13th

Kevin Mitchell and Lawrence Barattini are in studio to talk about Terror on the Coast! Terror on the Coast opens their tenth season on the Coast on Friday, September 13th.  Terror on the Coast is located at 3420 Giles Road, Gulfport MS. Tickets begin at $25. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Terror…

Assessing the damage from Francine in Ocean Springs

Aftermath of Hurricane Francine in Jackson County

Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana Wednesday afternoon, bringing many impacts to South Mississippi. The Fort Bayou Pier at Percy Miller Park was one place that suffered damage from the high tides in the bayou. Ocean Springs Ward 1 Alderman Jennifer Burgess said, “Makes you really respect the power of water, because it didn’t expect this. So, this finger Pier…

Mississippi honoring veterans this election season

Mississippi is honoring veterans this election season. Secretary of State Michael Watson announced the “Vote in Honor of a Veteran” program. Residents can dedicate their vote to a veteran or service member. The dedication page can be found by clicking HERE. Upon submission, participants will receive a button and social card to highlight their veteran at the polls on election…

9/12 – Sam Parker’s “Back to Normal” Thursday Noon Forecast

Francine has moved out of the area and heads north towards Tennessee and Missouri. Francine giving more severe weather to Alabama and Florida today . In south Mississippi cooling us down with cloud cover for today and cooler temperatures only reaching the mid 80s but we will warm up in the days to come with more sunny conditions ahead. Highs…

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…

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…