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 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…
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…
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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 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…
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 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
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
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…
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…
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
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…
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
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….
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
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…