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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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