hurricane

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…

School closures ahead of possible severe weather

Some schools in South Mississippi are closing due to possible severe weather headed our way. The Hancock County School District is closing schools tomorrow, August 24th. This will also include distance learners. The Gulfport School District will run a 60%…

Coast leaders declare state of emergency ahead of Cristobal

Several governing bodies along the Mississippi Coast are declaring states of emergency ahead of Cristobal's landfall. On Thursday, Pascagoula, Gautier and Jackson County declared a state of emergency. In addition, Harrison County and Ocean Springs set up up sandbag locations…

National Hurricane Preparedness Week kicks off

MEMA is urging all Mississippians to begin their preparations for the upcoming hurricane season. May 3rd through May 9th is ‘National Hurricane Preparedness Week.’ The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1st and ends on November 30th. This year, MEMA…

Hurricane Camille events this weekend

Hurricane Camille made landfall on the Coast on August 17th 50 years ago, devastating those here in South Mississippi. The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum will host a variety of events over the weekend to remember the Category 5 hurricane.…

Hurricane Preparedness Week

Partners in preparedness: that’s this year’s theme for the Emergency Management Agency summit that kicked off here on the Gulf Coast. Governor Phil Bryant declared this week as ‘Hurricane Preparedness Week.’ The Mississippi Gulf Coast is no stranger to severe…

Hurricane Florence Relief

Are you interested in helping victims of a Hurricane? Below is a list of local opportunities to help those in need. The Salvation Army link helpsalvationarmy.org or 1-800-SAL-ARMY Red Cross link redcross.org Bay Saint Louis Fire Department Where: Fire Station 1 (543…

NEW MEMA DIRECTOR VISITS COAST

It's been 9 days since Governor Phil Bryant named Greg Michel the new excutivie director of Mississippi emergency management agency, also known as MEMA. He's been on the coast the past few days visiting with local emergecny managment directors, and…

"R U Ready?" Hurricane Preparedness

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Michelle Crowley and Cecilia Dobbs- Walton about "R U Ready?" Hurricane Preparedness, 5/2/2018 at the Donal Snyder Center, on 2520 Pass Road. For more information please call 228-435-6200.

Move Debris Curbside

Biloxi officials are reminding residents to kick debris to the curb to make waste pick up a smoother process. News 25's Laurene Callander joins us live in Biloxi with what you need to know.

Harrison County storm damage

One of the hardest hit areas on the Coast was from Gulfport to Biloxi. Meteorologist Payton Malone went out to survey the damage and has the story. In a matter of days, Hurricane Nate traveled at record speed from the…

Shrimp boats in trouble after Hurricane Nate

Many boats here on the Coast were overturned from the strong winds during Hurricane Nate. Shrimpers that depend on their boats to make a living hope their damaged vessels can be repaired. Hopefully it won’t be the last time at…

Officials Ready For Hurricane Nate

Now that the hurricane is over, it's time for cities to clean up the mess it left behind. Like the saying goes 'do as i say, not as I do.' First responders were living by that code as Hurricane Nate…