Sandyman pops up on Pass Christian Beach
A snowman made an appearance on Pass Christian Beach! Well, not exactly a snowman. A sandman popped up over Thanksgiving Break, this year being the 8th year he appeared. The Sandyman has become an iconic…
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Wind blowing sand across Highway 90
Here’s what it looks like down on Highway 90 in Biloxi. It is very breezy along the beach and those winds are already pushing sand across Beach Boulevard. Please drive…
City of Biloxi announced project to reduce sand on Highway 90
For the past several days strong southeasterly winds have created sandstorms for drivers along Highway 90, causing hazardous conditions for drivers and headaches for MDOT crews, with some drivers even getting their vehicles stuck. Mayor Andrew FoFo…
Need sand bags? Here's where you can pick them up
Several cities and counties in South Mississippi have set up self-serve sandbag stations for residents who need them to protect property. Gulfport said that while residents should be prepared to fill their own sandbags, there will be staff on hand…
Have leftover sandbags? Here's what you should do.
There are a lot of sandbags in Barry’s wake. Just what should you do with them?
Sand on Highway 90
Here’s a look at the sand that has piled up on Highway 90 in Biloxi due to Tropical Storm Barry.
Ocean Springs beach sand disappearing: what is being done?
The sand keeps wearing away at the beaches in Ocean Springs and on rainy days it’s making matters worse. Studies have shown the amount of sand along the beaches in Ocean Springs has decreased significantly over the past couple years.…
Sand solution in Biloxi
Hurricane Nate may have swept sand onto Highway 90, but the mess is actually helping Mayor Gilich with his sand solution project. Mayor Gilich, along with a team of researchers, addressed the idea to build a concrete boardwalk along Highway…
Project Pitched For Sand Problem
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us more about the Major of Biloxi project pitch for the sand wall for Biloxi beach side roads.
Biloxi sand solution update
Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich says the city is one step closer to solving the sand problem on Highway 90. Mayor Gilich held a meeting earlier this week with a group of university researchers in an effort to come up…
Sand Solution Update
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the sand solution being discussed with the Mayor of Biloxi.
Mayor Gilich wants a seawall in Biloxi
We see crews cleaning up sand on Highway 90, but it always seems to make its way back. Now, Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich says it has to stop and he has an idea. Mayor Gilich would like to see a…
Sand Covers Highway 90
If you’ve traveled along Highway 90 the past 36 hours, you’ve noticed sand covering the road.
Sand Overtakes HWY 90
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the road conditions on Highway 90 and the clean up of the sand that will be coming soon.
MDOT Crews Clean Up Sand
Drivers can expect to see MDOT crew members clearing Highway 90 of sand for the next few days. The majority of the sand was cleared on Sunday as crews tried to race against the storm. A stretch of 90 in…
Sand Removal On Highway 90
A total of about two dozen workers will be out for the next week cleaning up the medians and removing sand from the roadway. Parks and recreation crew members are cleaning up between Oak Street and Veterans Avenue between 6am…
Sand Removal On Highway 90
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the sand removal off of Highway 90 happening though out today by the Public Works Department.
SAND AND SANDBAGS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT JACKSON COUNTY
Forecasters from the National Weather Service are predicting heavy, steady rain to arrive in our area for the next four (4) days beginning Wednesday, August 10, 2016 – Saturday, August 13, 2016. Based on this information the Jackson County Board…
Highway 90 Down to One Lane in Pass Christian
Drivers were forced into one lane on Highway 90 in Pass Christian as crews cleared off sand from the roadway. MDOT trucks scooped up the sand which has taken over the Coast roadways thanks to two days of strong winds.…
Sand Blocks Roadways
Sand Blocks Roadways
Sand Distribution Locations
Harrison County officials are distributing sand to residents so you can protect your home and property to keep water out with heavy rains that will sweep our area over the next few days. While wide-spread flooding is not expected, this…
Sand Clearing Begins
The roadways along the beach in Biloxi may look a little bit clearer as crews work to clear sand from Highway 90 parking bays and turning lanes. The sand has been accumulating since November and Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich…
Sand on Roadways Along Highway 90
When stormy weather blows through town, the effects can often be seen on the roadways of Highway 90, sand and lots of it.
Sand on Roadways Along Highway 90
With recent storms, the sand has blown onto the streets and accumulated in turning lanes, as well as along the boardwalk where residents walk and bike.