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Mississippi receives funds to work on federal roadways

Mississippi is receiving more than $22.7 million in federal funds to offset costs to repair and build federal roadways in the state that were damaged by storms and flooding earlier this year. Among the five Federal Highway Administration awards is…

Water rising near Gulfport Pier

Harrison County officials put out a warning to folks that because of the already high tide, water was rising in the area, covering the parking lot and nearly submerging some posts and signs in Gulfport. Even near Ken Combs Pier…

Flooding in Pascagoula

Law enforcement is urging residents to stay off flooded streets. Several roads are now closed due to standing water coming from the beach. The Pascagoula Police Department released video of street flooding in Pascagoula this morning. Beach Boulevard is closed…

Flooding at Beard's Cove Drive in Gulfport

In the Bernard Bayou area of Gulfport, some homes and residents are experiencing flood waters. Multiple residences on Beards Cove Drive experienced the rise of flood waters as a result of the storm. On Sunday, waters reached the top of…

Highway 90 in Harrison County closed to motorists

Tropical Storm Cristobal is making its way to the Coast and some counties are already feeling the effects with flooding causing roads to close down along the coastal area. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said U.S. Highway 90 in…

Need sand bags? Here's where you can pick them up

Several cities and counties in South Mississippi have set up self-serve sandbag stations for residents who need them to protect property. Gulfport said that while residents should be prepared to fill their own sandbags, there will be staff on hand…

Local volunteers help with flooding

The Red Cross has sent more than 80 volunteers to help combat the effects of the disastrous flooding. Most of the volunteers who are currently helping are from the Coast. The Red Cross is focusing on their shelters in Jackson…

D’Iberville city leaders address flooding concerns

Flooding has been an ongoing issue for some areas in the City of D’Iberville for more than 50 years and residents are frustrated. Forest Cove and D’Iberville Boulevard near Boney Avenue are among the main high flooded areas. On Wednesday,…

Comeback Coolers volunteers heading to Texas

Folks here on the Coast are no strangers to natural disasters. So when other states are hit hard by Mother Nature, South Mississippians are always willing to lend a helping hand. Today the Ocean Springs community gathered to help the…