Local businesses preparing for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and two local shops are preparing for the occasion. The busiest time of year at Village Florist is fast approaching and the floral shop…
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MDOT urges coastal residents to plan for hurricanes
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Hurricane season is officially underway and the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is urging South Mississippi residents to prepare now. “After a quiet June, the tropics are starting to heat up as we move into July,” said Commissioner…
Hurricane Season Prep: Have a plan of action if a storm threatens
Hurricane season is here and it’s never too soon to prepare. If you plan on evacuating when bad weather strikes, be sure to check…
Biden warns of ‘another tough hurricane season’ this year
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AP) — President Joe Biden warned Wednesday that the country will likely see “another tough hurricane season” this year, and he pledged that his administration was prepared to respond to the storms and help Americans recover…
One hundred days until the next hurricane season
Yesterday marked 100 days until the start of hurricane season. That means the countdown is on for homeowners to take action and make critical improvements to strengthen their…
Long Beach residents prepare for tropical activity
Today, residents in Long Beach were preparing for the wet weather as well. Residents in Long Beach know all too well about the severity of any tropical activity. Armed…
Winter weather preps in Jackson County
Jackson County officials are making their final preparations ahead of extremely cold temperatures tonight. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Pascagoula with more on the status of roadways in the city.
Storm plans in place at Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
As a precautionary measure, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies has put plans in place to protect their facilities and animals from the weather. Sea turtles in the institute’s care have been moved inside the veterinary hospital for safety. Dolphins…
Hurricane Season is here
Hurricane season began Monday and we are already tracking the tropics. This year, officials say preparing for the season will be different than before. South Mississippi is no stranger to tropical storms and hurricanes, but this will be the first…
Being prepared in an active shooter situation
It’s something that’s hard to talk about, but the Biloxi Police Department says it is something that everyone needs to be talking about: active and mass shootings. There have been more mass shootings than days in 2019. According to gunviolencearchive.org,…
Preparing for severe weather
The hot topic today is Tropical Storm Barry and how it will affect coastal Mississippi, but with any storm staying prepared is important. That’s why Harrison County EMA is leaving no stone unturned. News 25 caught up with Harrison County…
Preparing for Hurricane Season
The official start of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season is just days away. The local emergency management’s message is “we’re ready, are you?” Harrison County officials and News 25 are gearing up for anything that could threaten our area this…
Cold weather preparations
The Coast is gearing up for potential hard freeze conditions Tuesday night. In this type of weather, it’s crucial to remember the four P’s: pipes, plants, pets, and people. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Area Command Office in Gulfport plans to…
Preparing for the cold weather
Temperatures are expected to drop tonight with a freeze warning in effect. Bundled up and bracing for a freeze for the first time in months, temperatures in South Mississippi are dropping drastically as we cross over into wintry conditions. If…
Prepping for Gordon
While Gordon shifted before making landfall late Tuesday night, Gulfport residents were still on high alert most of the evening and under a curfew. Neon lights dotted the late night sky in downtown Gulfport Tuesday night as Gordon made landfall…
Preparing for Tropical Storm Gordon
Being prepared is key to staying safe when bad weather is heading our way. Tropical Storm Gordon has brought a hurricane warning and a storm surge warning to our area. Many locals across the Coast were out buying essential items…
Tropical storm prep in Jackson County
Jackson County is also gearing up for Tropical Storm Alberto with more than ten different sand bag sites. Some of the locations include Central Division Roads Department in Vancleave, Ocean Springs Public Works, and Jackson County Fairgrounds in Pascagoula. Most…
Spring Break business prep
Everybody along the Gulf Coast is well prepared for the Spring Break plans this weekend, including local businesses. Felix’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar in Gulfport will have crawfish ready for the weekend. The restaurant will be well staffed, rain or…
Not everyone is excited for Black Spring Break
While thousands of visitors pack up and come to Biloxi for Black Spring Break some local residents are headed in the opposite direction. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson went out to a neighborhood off Highway 90 where residents say the big…
Coliseum prepares for large crowds this weekend
In 2017, Biloxi Black Beach Weekend brought in around 60,000 visitors to the Coast. This year, the Gulf Coast Spring Fest Concert at the Coliseum, which is always the biggest event of the weekend, is full of A-list artists like…
Preparing for parades in Biloxi
Over the next week, the City of Biloxi is working to prepare their residents for the upcoming Mardi Gras festivities. The city hosts several events and balls and the Gulf Coast Carnival Association and the Krewe of Neptune throw two…
Stores run out of space heaters in Gulfport
As the stretch of cold weather continues, stores are running out of supplies to keep Coast residents warm. Lowes, Home Depot, and a Walmart in Gulfport were cleaned out of space heaters today. The stores News 25 went to that…
Preparing for a hard freeze
If you’ve been outside today you already know that it’s cold, but we haven’t seen the lowest temperatures yet as a hard freeze is settling in across the United States. Be sure to take steps to prepare your home for…
Black Friday preps at Premium Outlets
While many are preparing to cut the turkey, others are buy cutting coupons ahead of Black Friday deals across the Coast. Holiday shopping is becoming more and more of a tradition for families on Thanksgiving. Best Buy is preparing for…