Jackson County Shelters opening August 28th
Due to the storm, Jackson County plans to open two emergency shelters on Saturday, August 28th at 6 p.m. The shelters are located at East Jackson County on 18413 Highway…
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Claudette drenches the Gulf Coast
During Tropical Storm Claudette, rain was one of the biggest concerns for residents in Bay St. Louis. Parts of Shoreline Park were flooded, leaving those to bring their belongings to higher…
South Mississippi feeling early effects of tropical cyclone
South Mississippians woke up to a rainy morning as a tropical system moves through the Gulf of Mexico and bears down on Gulf Coast. WXXV Chief Meteorologist Ron Knight said Tropical Cyclone 3…
Tornadoes cause damage in Mississippi; Tupelo hit at night
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (AP) — Multiple tornadoes have caused damage across Mississippi, destroying homes and uprooting trees. But no injuries have been reported. A line of severe storms rolled through the state Sunday. Meteorologists declared a “tornado emergency” for Tupelo…
1 dead, at least 17 injured after tornado rips Alabama town
Officials say a tornado killed a teenager who was huddling with his family in the basement of their Alabama home Monday night.
Mississippi Power honored for work during 2020 storm season
Mississippi Power was honored today with the Edison Electric Institute's Emergency Response Award for its work during the 2020 storm season. The award is presented to EEI member companies to recognize recovery and assistance efforts of electric companies following service…
Davis Bayou area reopens following Hurricane Zeta
Gulf Islands National Seashore has completed storm damage assessments and debris cleanup in the Davis Bayou Area and the area will reopen on Saturday under normal operating hours. The Davis Bayou campground will reopen at 10 a.m. Reservations will be…
The latest on when children return to school following Hurricane Zeta
(WXXV) — Several school districts in South Mississippi have announced a return to in-person learning after Hurricane Zeta. Here is what we know: Jackson County School District will resume regular class schedule on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Gulfport School District will…
Coliseum postpones events in wake of Hurricane Zeta
The Mississippi Coast Coliseum said in press releases on Monday that a pair of scheduled events have been postponed because of Hurricane Zeta and ensuing power outages. Ice skating that was scheduled to open Oct. 31 has been rescheduled to…
Counties to begin Zeta storm debris removal
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors on Monday approved instating the contract to begin debris removal from damages caused by Hurricane Zeta. The cleanup should begin later this week. The debris removal and damage assessment applies only to the unincorporated…
Biloxi sets curfew for Friday night
Biloxi Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich said Biloxi will enact a curfew Friday night from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. Saturday. It's a shorter curfew since more businesses are re-opening as more power is restored across the city. The curfew, garbage…
Gulfport extends curfew, closes harbor
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes extended curfew to include Friday night, from 7 pm. to 6 a.m Saturday and closed the Gulfport Small Craft Harbor. The order was issued Friday afternoon. The Small Craft Harbor has been closed until further notice…
Mississippi Power says restoration work should be done by Monday
The Mississippi Power Hurricane Zeta storm team has restored service to about 30,000 customers impacted by the powerful storm as of 2 p.m. Friday. Based on the completed damage assessment, the company expects to complete restoration to 95 percent of…
Zeta Relief: What you need to know
Hancock Whitney is distributing ice at two of our Hancock Whitney locations in Hurricane Zeta impacted areas from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a limit of two bags per vehicle: Gulfport: 533 Courthouse Rd, Gulfport, MS Bay St.…
East Biloxi wakes up to Hurricane Zeta’s damage
Many people in South Mississippi woke up this morning with clearly visible signs of damage left in Hurricane Zeta’s wake. After a tumultuous night of wind, rain, and storm surge unleashed by Hurricane Zeta, the sun began…
First known death from Zeta reported in Louisiana
A Louisiana coroner is confirming the first known death from Hurricane Zeta, that of a 55-year-old man who was electrocuted by downed power lines. Spokeswoman Alyson Neel with the Louisiana Department of Health said Wednesday night that the death was…
Update on conditions in Gulfport
Meteorologist Brantly Keiek is in Gulfport with an update on conditions in Gulfport.
CTA offers rides to hurricane shelters ahead of Hurricane Zeta
Coast Transit Authority is offering rides to Harrison County shelters beginning at 1 p.m. CTA will transport people to these shelters for two hours beginning at 1 p.m. If you need to evacuate and are not registered with CTA, call…
Cities set curfews for ahead of Zeta landfall
Cities in South Mississippi are declaring curfews as an added safety precaution ahead of Hurricane Zeta's landfall tonight. "In anticipation of Hurricane Zeta's landfall, the City of Gulfport has issued a curfew. Residents are asked to be off the roadways…
Event cancellations, closures due to Hurricane Zeta
Activities and events around South Mississippi have been cancelled or rescheduled because of bad weather associated with Hurricane Zeta: Temple Baptist Church, located at 3 Rivers Road and Dedeaux Road in Gulfport, will be closed Wednesday night. Harrison County is…
Harrison County makes sandbags available ahead of Hurricane Delta
(WXXV) — With Delta forecast to make landfall as a strong hurricane, forecasters say coastal flooding can be expected across the Gulf Coast. Authorities throughout South Mississippi are preparing now by setting up several self-serve sandbag sites. Self-serve sandbags are…
Catastrophic rain from Hurricane Sally in Pensacola, Florida
Here’s a look at some of the damage Hurricane Sally caused in Pensacola, Florida and its surrounding areas. The storm dumped catastrophic levels of rain on Pensacola, some areas seeing more than two feet of rain. Officials have already reported…
Coast casinos reopening as Sally moves into Florida
The Mississippi Gaming Commission says casinos may reopen for business at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Casinos closed as Hurricane Sally headed toward the Gulf Coast, but now that it has moved over to the Alabama-Florida border, casinos are planning to reopen.…
The latest on school schedules in South Mississippi
With Sally expected to make landfall as a hurricane and heavy rainfall and coastal flooding can be expected across the Gulf Coast, some schools are already announcing closures. Ocean Springs School District to close all operations on Wednesday due to…