Cooling stations set up in Moss Point
It’s been a little over a week since an EF2 tornado hit Moss Point and with the severe heat gripping the south, it’s making cleanup a little more difficult.…
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Update on disaster declaration status for Moss Point
We have an update from Mayor Billy Knight regarding the disaster declaration to assist the Moss Point residents impacted by last Monday’s EF2 tornado. According to the mayor,…
City of Moss Point in recovery phase after tornado
It’s been exactly one week since the City of Moss Point was hit by an Ef2 tornado. Now, the city is entering the recovery phase.…
Volunteers clean up tornado debris in Moss Point
Volunteers from across the Gulf Coast were in Moss Point over the weekend, helping with tornado cleanup and recovery. Several church organizations, local high school sports teams, volunteers…
Animal Control officer rescues injured osprey in Moss Point
Following a powerful storm, an animal control officer demonstrated dedication and compassion by rescuing an injured osprey. This act of kindness serves as a reminder of the…
Volunteers needed for debris cleanup in Moss Point
Moss Point leaders are getting ready for this weekend when scores of volunteers are expected to come in to help with tornado cleanup. Paige Roberts, CEO of the…
‘Feed the Block’ Fish Fry to help Moss Point tornado victims
Organizations partnered with the City of Ocean Springs to feed the block and assist tornado victims. The event, held in front of First Missionary Baptist…
Mercy Chefs provides food relief for Moss Point
A Virginia based non-profit is providing some tasty disaster relief in Jackson County. ‘Mercy Chefs’ is preparing meals for those impacted by the tornado that ripped through Moss…
Rebuild Moss Point Fund to help with unmet needs
A long-term recovery fund has been established to help with the unmet needs in the recovery of Moss Point. An announcement was made in Moss Point about…
Governor Reeves tours storm damage in Moss Point
“Together we will rebuild” that was the message Governor Tate Reeves shared with storm victims in Moss Point today. Governor Tate Reeves visited Moss Point assessing the damage…
United Cajun Navy comes to Moss Point
The United Cajun Navy is in Moss Point with everything from tarps to dog treats! The United Cajun Navy is a nonprofit based out of Baton Rouge. They provide…
City of Moss Point provides update on tornado
The City of Moss Point held a press conference to update everyone on the tornado aftermath. Mayor Billy Knight was joined by MEMA, emergency services, and Lt. Governor…
Cajun Navy helping in Moss Point after tornado
The Cajun Navy has arrived in Moss Point to help with the tornado aftermath. News 25’s Brooke Parker is with them and has more.
Dog survives Moss Point tornado in kennel
Given the magnitude of Monday’s tornado, it’s truly a miracle that no lives were lost. Scooby Doo Mickey Mouse fits in this category! The pup was in his kennel…
Moss Point community prepares to rebuild after tornado
Three hundred homes and eighty businesses were damaged in the tornado that ripped through Moss Point earlier this week. Now, they’re preparing to repair damages. A tornado left…
Moss Point football team helps clean up debris
Members of the Moss Point High School football team broke out the wheelbarrows and put on their gloves to help clear storm debris in the yards of elderly…
Moss Point family recalls going through the tornado
A house behind M&M Bank in Moss Point sits in ruins, the tornado’s wrath evident as the roof was ripped off and walls torn down. Looking at the…
Clean up at M&M Bank in Moss Point
As assessments continue, the clean up process begins in Moss Point. Merchants and Marine Bank sustained heavy damage. There were eight people trapped inside the building during the…
MEMA updates damage numbers in Moss Point
MEMA has updated damage numbers in Jackson County as a result of the EF-2 tornado that ripped through Moss Point on Monday afternoon. MEMA says that local officials are reporting that 300 homes and 80 businesses were damaged in the…
City of Moss Point dealing with aftermath of tornado
Today was a day for clean up for many Moss Point residents after a tornado ripped through town Monday afternoon. At around 3 p.m. Monday afternoon, the…
Mississippi Power continues to restore power after tornado in Moss Point
Mississippi Power continues to restore power following yesterday’s tornado in Moss Point. With more than 500 crew members and storm resources, Mississippi Power is working hard on a remaining 660 customers, as of 4:30 p.m., without service in Moss Point…
Moss Point city leaders react to tornado damage
We’re hearing more from Moss Point city leaders today about the devastation the city has experienced. Ward Six Alderman Wayne Lennep represents parts of the city that experienced…
Power companies mobilize to restore power to Moss Point
Mississippi Power and Singing River Electric were on the ground in Jackson County shortly after the storm blew through the area Monday, working to restore power to their customers. Amanda Parker with Singing River Electric said Tuesday morning that the…
How to help Moss Point recover from the tornado
South Mississippi residents are no strangers to cleaning up after storms -- and how to help those who are most affected. Groups and organizations already are gathering supplies Moss Point residents will need as part of the cleanup efforts. If…