Local artists wanted for murals on Katrina high water markers
In a continued effort to integrate art into the community, the city of Bay St. Louis has awarded a grant to the Katrina High Water Mark Revitalization Project. In 2010 two concrete…
Hurricane Katrina
Court dismisses lawsuit blocking construction of Veterans Avenue pier in Biloxi
A Harrison County court dismissed a lawsuit aimed at blocking the construction of a public pier in Biloxi, ruling that the city is within its right to build the pier without a lease from the Secretary of State. The Secretary…
Institute for Marine Mammal Studies remembers Hurricane Katrina
Fifteen years ago, South Mississippians were dealing with the highly catastrophic Hurricane Katrina. Workers with the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies were searching for dolphins washed out to sea during the storm. “There’s always a silver lining.” Especially when you…
City of Biloxi held a wreath ceremony at Katrina Memorial
Biloxi City officials remembered Hurricane Katrina with a wreath ceremony on Saturday. The ceremony started off with a prayer, followed by a wreath ceremony, honoring those who lost their lives in the tragedy. Hurricane Katrina took 236 lives in Mississippi…
City of Pass Christian remembers Hurricane Katrina
Saturday communities along the Coast held ceremonies in recognition of the 15th anniversary of the day Hurricane Katrina made landfall. Pass Christian Mayor Chipper McDermott hosted a Katrina Memorial Ceremony in War Memorial Park overlooking the Gulf, the body of…
Mississippi Power employees reflect on Hurricane Katrina
Ninety-five years and going strong! That’s how long Mississippi Power has been serving its customers, now including 190,000 customers in 23 Mississippi counties. With the 15 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaching, and a possible deployment unfolding to help those…
News 25 visits Hurricane Katrina Memorial
News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf strolled along the historic downtown Biloxi walking tour, making her first stop at the Katrina Memorial. There she chats with local historian Jane Shambra who has been working with the Biloxi Library System for the past…
Mississippi Power remembers Hurricane Katrina
Since the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina is coming up, Mississippi Power is remembering their response to the tragedy. On August 29th, 2005, Hurricane Katrina ripped across the Mississippi Gulf Coast causing extreme damage. Mississippi Power reflects on the heroic…
Salvation Army to observe Hurricane Katrina 15th anniversary
Recalling their relief efforts during the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, The Salvation Army today continues sharing HOPE in the community that saw so much destruction. On Friday, August 28, The Salvation Army Kroc Community Center, Biloxi’s hidden gem and the site…
City of Biloxi honoring Salvation Army for work during Hurricane Katrina as 15-year anniversary approaches
As the 15th anniversary of Katrina approaches, the City of Biloxi is dedicating a special presentation to those who worked with the Salvation Army during that time. The City of Biloxi presents “Salvation Army: the People behind the Shield,” a…
Two New Orleans universities, Roman Catholic Archdiocese named in lawsuit alleging fraud involving Katrina aid
By Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Two New Orleans universities, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans and a government contractor are defendants in a whistleblower lawsuit alleging fraud involving more than $100 million in Hurricane Katrina aid. The…
Impacts of Katrina still felt in Waveland 14 years later
Fourteen years ago today, early in the morning, a Category 3 storm with winds near 127 miles per hour made landfall right here on the Gulf Coast, forever etching the name Katrina in the minds of those hardest hit. “Nobody…
The Hurricane Band and Hope
As Coast residents remember the 14th anniversary of Katrina’s landfall, the band of one high school that came to be as a result of Katrina is focusing on the area’s resiliency and hope. West Harrison High School was built with…
Remembering Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina will remain in the minds of those who lived through it for the rest of their lives, especially on days like today. It’s been 14 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall. This morning at the Ground Zero Museum…
Hurricane Katrina Anniversary Ceremony Set to Take Place at Ground Zero Museum
Hurricane Katrina is a storm our coast endured that will be remembered as a coastal story of strength and recovery. Thursday marks its 14th anniversary. News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood is joined us live from the Ground Zero Museum in…
Hurricane Katrina Memorial Service planned at Ground Zero Museum
In remembrance of the 14th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Ground Zero Hurricane Museum in Waveland will be hosting a memorial service. The museum features multiple exhibits displaying the effects that the storm had on the City of Waveland. The…
Waveland Town Green ribbon cutting
It’s an exciting day over in the City of Waveland. The city has cut the ribbon on their new town green. The green space is located next to the Ground Zero Museum on Coleman Avenue. Mayor Mike Smith said, "Where…
Hurricane Katrina anniversary week
This week marks the 14th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall on the Gulf Coast. Referred to as one of the worst natural disasters in the history of the country, Katrina caused the state $30 billion in damages. Biloxi experienced the…
Hurricane Katrina settlement money pay back
Though Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Coast nearly 14 years ago, people in Mississippi are still feeling the financial effects. Attorney General Jim Hood announced today that more than $5.7 million from settlements in the Homeowner Assistance Program cases were…
Remembering Hurricane Katrina at Oak Crest Mansion Inn
Sean Pittman is the artistic director of the play ‘Katrina Cottage,’ a play that makes you think back to 13 years ago when the natural disaster hit. Tonight, a little girl who was born two days after Hurricane Katrina dances…
Harrison County remembers Hurricane Katrina
State and local officials gathered today in Harrison County to remember Hurricane Katrina. Since then, the Coast and community is stronger and emergency action plans are ready to go. August 29th, 2005 is a day that most knew would be…
Prayer service for police, fire, and city workers in Biloxi
Even though none of the students at Nativity BVM Elementary in Biloxi were alive when Katrina hit, they still paid their respects and took part in a prayer service this morning to thank first responders and city leaders who put…
IMMS remembers Hurricane Katrina
Following Hurricane Katrina, many businesses were left destroyed and closed up shop, but for some they rebuilt bigger and better. One of those was the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, formerly known as Marine Life Oceanarium. It was originally located…
Remembering Hurricane Katrina
Today marks 13 years since Hurricane Katrina ripped through the Coast, devastating the lives of many Mississippians. This morning, community members gathered at Waveland’s Ground Zero Hurricane Museum to pay tribute to those who were lost in Hurricane Katrina’s path…