$1.9 billion in federal aid is coming to Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama to help fund losses from flooding and hurricanes over the past two years. A vast majority of that will be going to Louisiana, $1.7 billion of the $1.8 billion. Alabama will receive $189.5 million and Mississippi $16.6 million. The department says the Louisiana cities of Lake Charles and…
South Mississippi seems to have escaped the night unscathed. The Sound was choppy and waves were certainly noticeable along the beach and there was the usual sand blown across Highway 90. There was some ponding on area roads and Jones Park had some light flooding. But so far, no reports of any tornado damage or downed power lines. Categories: Local…
The moisture flow will move slowly eastward over the next day and a half, and may take until about Friday to totally clear the region. Lower levels should remain dry though, and no significant precipitation is expected through Friday, although there might be a low chance of a sprinkle or two Thursday night. Could be a few periods of thicker…
Upper level moisture/disturbance will move only slowly eastward over the next couple of days, and may take until about Friday to totally clear the region. Lower levels should remain dry though, and no significant precipitation is expected through Friday, although there might be a low chance of a sprinkle or two Thursday night. Could be a few periods of thicker mid…
The Stone baseball program has been through a lot over the last ten or so months, but the Tomcats keep finding impactful ways to navigate the healing process. One of the most significant events on the timeline is scheduled for this weekend. At 11:15 Saturday morning, Stone High School is renaming its baseball field to Kevin Conard Field in memory…
Formerly committed to Ole Miss, St. Patrick boys basketball standout Nick Krass has a new home at the next level with Oregon State. The former News 25 Student Athlete of the Week announced his decision this evening, following a record-setting season with the Fighting Irish in which they won a school record 31 games en route to the program’s first-ever…
News 25’s Sabria Reid is in Bay St. Louis with a look at conditions. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Bay St. Louis, Weather
Joining us to discuss tonight’s weather is Hancock County EMA Director Brian Adam. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Brian Adam, Hancock County EMA, Severe Weather
Here’s footage of downed trees on Mississippi State’s campus. Some trees blocking off a portion of Hardy Road on the east side of campus and cars were not spared either, with numerous vehicles being damaged by branches, tees, and wind blowing out windows. Categories: Local News, News Tags: mississippi state, Weather
Three men have been arrested following yesterday’s incident near a Pascagoula private school. On March 21st, dispatchers received a call of a disturbance in the area of Martin Road. Officers patrolling the area heard shots being fired. They quickly arrived on scene. The Leap of Faith Private School and the El Taller Maestro Church were put on lockdown while officers…
Although there has been some severe weather to our north and west this afternoon, the main severe potential will arrive in our area from 5 to 11 PM, with all severe threats still on the table. Looking at the main event, scattered to numerous showers/t-storms will move across the area this afternoon/tonight. All parameters seem to indicate forcing…
The Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association, also known as 3MA, partnered with COVA software to host a seminar in Gulfport for those interested in opening a medical marijuana dispensary in Mississippi. Many people packed the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Gulfport, eager to get started in the cannabis dispensary business. To make sure those interested had the proper information, Mississippi Medical…
The Ukrainian Ministry of Social Policy is evacuating all of the country’s children considered vulnerable. The evacuation includes orphanages and children deprived of parental care. For many families in the process of adopting these children, like the Stieffel family from South Mississippi, the news couldn’t have come sooner. The Stieffel family is adopting four children from Ukraine. When News 25…
Gulfport police and Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers need your help finding a man accused of sexual assault. They’re hoping a billboard on Highway 49 in Gulfport will do the trick. Sterling Wingo is wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting and kidnapping a woman in Gulfport in 2021. GPD says Wingo did not have much of a criminal record prior to the…
The Harrison County Emergency Operation Center is closely monitoring weather conditions in South Mississippi. News 25’s Sabria Reid is in Gulfport with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Severe Weather, Weather
Did you know you can turn your hair dyer into a ping pong launcher? You’re going to want to try this experiment. Tags: Hooked on Science
Women are winning the biggest pay raises from the U.S. labor boom and the federal reserve may be raising rates more quickly. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The Bacot McCarty Foundation raises money and gives scholarship funds to organizations in the Gulf Coast community. For the last 20 years, the foundation’s premiere fundraising event has been the Jolly and it is coming up. In studio with more is Executive Director Todd Trenchard. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: bacot mccarty foundation, the jolly
Hundreds of animals in the Jackson County Animal Shelter are in need of loving homes. Here to introduce us to one of the pups looking for a new family is Maridee Mallette from the shelter. Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet adoption
A tornado took a truck on a wild ride in Elgin, Texas yesterday, the same system we’re bracing for this afternoon. You can see this twister hitting a red truck as it crosses the road. The vehicle is blown onto its side, spun around, and then blown back right side up. A few second later, the driver drives away. In…
The Harrison County Emergency Operation Center is closely monitoring conditions in South Mississippi. They want to make sure you stay safe. Severe weather this time of the year isn’t uncommon, but EMA Director Matt Stratton wants to stress the importance of preparing for potentially damaging conditions these storms can bring our way. He recommends staying weather alert with a NOAA…
The area is under an ENHANCED/MODERATE threat for severity…especially noon through midnight A TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM… Looking at the main event, scattered to numerous showers/t-storms will move across the area this afternoon/tonight. All parameters seem to indicate forcing to any cells that develop ahead of the main line is lacking but there is opportunity if…
The area is under an ENHANCED/MODERATE threat for severity…especially noon through midnight WATCHES/WARNINGS include: Wind Advisory, Flood Watch, Coastal Flood Advisory & Small Craft Advisory. Some prefrontal activity does get going this morning but low instability, these showers and maybe a thunderstorm should not be the main interest today, although will be watched. Looking at the main event, all parameters…
Bringing relief to another Gulf Coast family, Mississippi Heroes surprises a Biloxi resident dedicated to caring for others. Mississippi Heroes surprised the Cushman home with a new electric stove and wheelchair ramp. Biloxi resident Linda Cushman said, “The ramp has just deteriorated. We lost some boards and it loosened up a lot and broke off handrails. It’s dangerous. It’s not…