Tracking Zeta in Biloxi
News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Biloxi near the harbor this evening monitoring conditions there as Hurricane Zeta approaches. Categories: Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: biloxi, Severe Weather, Zeta
Preparations in Bay St. Louis
Over in Bay St. Louis, several areas are experiencing flooding. In preparation some local businesses like this gas station made preparations by boarding up windows. Winds are picking up speed as water crashes on the beaches and against road sides. You can see several cars lining higher ground along road 603. Across the bridge, visibility is getting worse in the…
Impacts in Long Beach
This is a look at the city of Long Beach just a few hours ago. You can see the water was already coming up into pavilions and parking lots along with the wind picking up speed. The Long Beach Harbor is under mandatory evacuation. Long Beach also has a curfew in place tonight. Categories: Local News, News Tags: hurricane, Long…
Gulfport beach before the storm
Several people flocked around the iconic Mississippi Gulf Coast welcome sign at the intersection of Highway 90 and Cowan Road in Gulfport to get some last-minute photos this afternoon. The red lights at several intersections along the beach front including the one at 90 and Cowan Road have been turned on as flashing by MDOT who says motorists should treat…
The calm before the storm in Biloxi
A spattering of people from near and far away trickled down to the Biloxi beach front this afternoon as the first signs of Hurricane Zeta appeared. Mid-afternoon, white caps and waves from the Gulf could be easily seen along the Biloxi Beach shoreline and wind gusts began picking up, rattling road signs and pushing some sand on Highway 90. Traffic…
Law enforcement encouraging residents to stay off roads during the storm
Local law enforcement is gearing up for Zeta this evening and staying off the roads is the message first responders want to relay to residents on the Coast. The Biloxi Police Department has rearranged the number of responders on duty for the storm. Equipment is already set up in certain low-lying areas so Biloxi PD can tackle any issues they…
Governor Reeves requests disaster declaration ahead of Zeta
This morning, Governor Tate Reeves requested a pre-landfall disaster declaration in anticipation of Zeta. This would authorize FEMA to provide emergency protective measures including direct federal assistance for 13 Mississippi counties including our six southern counties to save lives, protect property, and public health and safety, or to lessen the threat of catastrophe in the designated areas. More counties could…
City of Biloxi makes final preps for Zeta
Cities across the Coast are making their preparations as Zeta continues its track through the Gulf and the City of Biloxi is asking residents citywide to remain weather aware. News 25’s Gulf Chighizola is in Biloxi with more. Categories: Featured, Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: biloxi, storm preparation, Weather, Zeta
Mississippi Power prepares for Hurricane Zeta
Mississippi Power is monitoring the track of Zeta and planning for potential impacts across the region, securing 350 additional resources to help the storm team with restoration. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mississippi Power storm team members and contract crews will continue to practice social distancing and wear masks when in the field. Customers can track the status of an…
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes declares state of emergency ahead of Zeta
City officials in Gulfport are also putting in safety measures before Zeta reaches South Mississippi. Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes declared a state of emergency for the city late Monday evening. Also, the Gulfport Harbor was closed shortly after Mayor Hewes issued the state of emergency. Boaters are encouraged to get their vessels and move them to a different location to…
City of Biloxi prepares for Zeta
Biloxi is putting their storm plans in place in anticipation of impacts from Zeta. The city declared a state of emergency earlier this afternoon at a city council meeting and city departments are working to prep the city by clearing storm drains and making sure city equipment is secure. Officials urge Biloxi residents to be aware of low-lying areas and…
Mega Millions winning numbers for October 27th, 2020
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Mega Millions draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. Categories: Mississippi State News Tags: lottery, lotto, Mega Millions, Mississippi Lottery
Mississippi State Department of Health reports 854 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 854 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths Monday, including two in Jackson County. The statewide total stands at 116,617 confirmed cases and 3,283 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 859 cases and 28 deaths Harrison County has 5,398 cases and 84 deaths Jackson County has 4,693 cases…
Trinity Episcopal Church Pumpkin Patch looks back on impacts of Hurricane Nate
The Trinity Episcopal Church Pumpkin Patch has been providing locals with the perfect pumpkins for 38 years now. Despite previous challenges like Hurricane Nate which scattered pumpkins all across the Coast, locals can’t help but fall in love with it. Meet Jeanne Tagge, also known as the ‘Pumpkin Lady.’ She runs this patch in Pass Christian. It’s a common stop…
Declaration of Emergency for Harrison County
Meanwhile, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors made a local declaration of emergency for Harrison County this morning ahead of Zeta. The declaration will allow Harrison County access to state and federal assistance if needed. The county remains under an extended local state of emergency for COVID-19. Categories: Featured, Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: declaration of emergency, harrison county
Mandatory evacuation for Long Beach Harbor
A mandatory evacuation for the Long Beach Harbor has been called as of this morning in the wake of Zeta. City officials say all vessels, lines, hose and dock boxes must be removed no later than 6 p.m. today. Categories: Featured, Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: Long Beach Harbor, mandatory evacuation, Zeta
MGCCC pauses football operations due to COVID-19 concerns
The defending national champions are putting things on hold due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. According to a release, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is pausing football operations amidst COVID-19 concerns. The stoppage will last for 14 days with team activities slated to resume on November 10th. That means the November 5th home game against Jones College will have to…
Biloxi High School graduate is the youngest African American Boeing 777 pilot
A former Biloxi resident and Indians grad made history last week without him even knowing about it. Twenty-three-year-old Malik Sinegal became the youngest African-American in the world to be certified as a Boeing 777 pilot as well as be left seat qualified. Sinegal told News 25 he had no idea that he had accomplished such a feat until a representative…
Coastal harbors begin storm preps
There were sunny skies and calm water at many Coast harbors this afternoon, but boat owners and officials spent the day making preparations for possible tropical activity. From Biloxi to Long Beach and beyond, boat owners are preparing their vessels for more tropical activity. Over at the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor, Kenny Hebert is busy putting together all the essentials…
Salvation Army hosting virtual pet kettle fundraiser
It’s a battle between two furry friends as the Salvation Army Mississippi Gulf Coast is hosting their virtual Pet Kettle Fundraiser. The area commanders have their dog Maribelle going against their cat Sarah and you can donate money to whoever you think is cuter. Maribelle is young and energetic while Sarah is a more laid-back shelter cat. One hundred percent…
Seniors receive free rides for absentee voting in
Community leaders in the City of Gulfport are making sure everyone has a chance to cast their votes this election season. District 119 Representative Sonya Williams Barnes along with other elected officials loaded up the vans and helped senior citizens in the area with free transportation to their polling locations. It’s a last minute push for absentee voting in the…
Harrison County back under mask mandate
Harrison County has now been added to Governor Tate Reeves’ mask mandate list along with six other additional counties. At his press briefing this afternoon, Governor Reeves announced the following counties that will be added to the nine already under the order: Harrison Madison Marshall Jones Carroll Leake Benton Dr. Thomas Dobbs mentioned that 19 percent of ICU capacity remains…
Mississippi State Department of Health reports 675 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Heath reported 675 new COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths today including one in Jackson County and one in George County. The statewide total stands at 115,763 confirmed cases and 3,263 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 850 cases and 28 deaths Harrison County has 5,272 cases and 84 deaths…
Harrison County EMA watching Zeta
Don’t pack up your hurricane kit just yet! While hurricane season is almost over, there’s Zeta to worry about. News 25 reached out to the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency to gather information regarding Zeta preparations. This year, Harrison County EMA has had a lot of close calls, with a lot of practice they’re actively monitoring conditions for residents with…