Local fire departments helping Louisiana residents
In an effort to bring relief to Louisiana residents affected by the devastation brought on by Hurricane Ida, fire departments from along the Mississippi Gulf Coast have started supply drives.…
Hurricane Ida
Update on Hurricane Ida press conference
Hurricane Ida entered the southwest part of Mississippi and left over the northeast part, damaging areas from the Gulf Coast to the Tennessee line. In a press conference today, Governor…
Biloxi residents dealing with river flooding
River flooding has been a major concern for South Mississippi due to the heavy rainfall from Hurricane Ida. “When you live on the river, this is the stuff you deal…
Hurricane Ida relief efforts around the Gulf Coast
Just days after Hurricane Ida blew through the Gulf Coast, local communities are stepping up to help those in need. In an area that’s seen significant damage, the…
Harrison County Sand Beaches remained closed
By order of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, Harrison County sand beaches remain closed until further notice. Conditions continue to be hazardous as crews operate heavy equipment while clearing Hurricane Ida debris and repairing damage.
Comeback Coolers prepare to help Hurricane Ida victims
Comeback Coolers will respond to Hurricane Ida this Saturday, September 4th. Currently they are accepting donations of packed coolers, kid coolers, and linemen’s buckets. Comeback Coolers provides support…
Ida's sweltering aftermath: No power, no water, no gasoline
By KEVIN MCGILL, CHEVEL JOHNSON and MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Louisiana communities battered by Hurricane Ida are now dealing with the possibility of weeks without power in the stifling, late-summer heat. Ida ravaged the region’s power…
Coast casinos reopen after Hurricane Ida
Casinos across the Coast closed on Saturday as Hurricane Ida approached. The Mississippi Gaming Commission went by each casino to verify there were no damages and they were ready to…
Tchoutacabouffa River flooding homes
After last night’s rainfall, the Tchoutacabouffa River crested this morning at 15.43 feet. The rain levels are more than seven feet over flood stage, but should slowly start to fall in to…
Harrison County beaches and Hwy 90 still closed
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has not reopened Highway 90. Conditions on sections of the highway remain hazardous. Non-official traffic on Highway 90 impedes MDOT’s ability to return Highway 90 to safe conditions. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has…
US 90, sand beaches remain closed following Ida
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has not yet re-opened U.S. 90 following Hurricane Ida. Conditions on sections of the highway remain hazardous. Non-official traffic on Highway 90 impedes MDOT’s ability to return the roadway to safe conditions. Also, the Harrison…
Governor Reeves talks to Mississippi in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida
Earlier today, Governor Tate Reeves went live on his Facebook page to answer questions regarding the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Reeves addressed Mississippians along with…
Memorial’s emergency response teams are ready to serve
Memorial Hospital took necessary safety precautions to care for COVID patients as well as emergency patients brought in with injuries from Hurricane Ida. For the next several days,…
Extreme flooding in Moss Point neighborhood
In Jackson County, residents had to evacuate their homes as streets became flooded after heavy rains from Hurricane Ida. Jackson County Fire and Rescue and Escatawpa Fire Department are taking…
Residents rescued by emergency services in LaPlace, Louisiana
Crews are rescuing people by the dozens in the town of LaPlace, Louisiana today. High water vehicles are a common sight in this neighborhood after rain from Hurricane…
Storm emergency responses in Hancock County
As Hurricane Ida took its toll on Hancock County Sunday, emergency response agencies in the area worked through the storm to make sure residents stayed safe. Despite major flooding, storm…
Update on Coast Casino hours of operation
Coast casinos are announcing updated hours of operation after Hurricane Ida. Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, August 31st, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. The Beau Rivage Resort and Casino will reopen on Tuesday, August 31 at 2pm with…
Serious flooding in many areas of Harrison County
Although the curfew has been lifted for Harrison County, many roads are still closed due to serious flooding. The backyard of many homes along Mill Road in Gulfport were covered in overflowing…
Mississippi Power announces estimated restoration times for remaining customers impacted by Ida
Mississippi Power is announcing that 95 percent of customers impacted by Hurricane Ida will be fully restored by midnight tonight. Here are estimated restoration times for areas around the state, according to Mississippi Power: The Hattiesburg area: 6 p.m. Meridian…
Flooding concerns in Jackson County
News 25’s Sabria Reid is out in Moss Point looking at the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.
Riding out Hurricane Ida along the Gulf Coast
Residents of Bay St. Louis are cleaning up after Hurricane Ida swept through the area with strong winds and rain that caused flooding. High winds up to 69…
Highway 90 closed until further notice
Highway 90 has been closed to traffic for a while. There’s plenty of sand and debris covering the road. MDOT is in charge of cleaning up the roadway and will…
Hurricane Ida impacts in LaPlace, Louisiana
Winds from Ida pummeled LaPlace overnight seriously damaging numerous buildings along with the power grid. Residents who remained in their homes have been told to stay and in that it…
Flooding in Lafitte, Louisiana
Ida is now a tropical depression after spending 16 hours as a hurricane over Louisiana and Mississippi and the storm left behind plenty of destruction. Hurricane Ida left scores of coastal Louisiana…