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Classes Back in Session at William Carey

Nearly one month after an EF3 tornado tore through campus, William Carey University welcomes back students for the spring trimester. Classes began this morning on campus for the first time since the storm on January 21st. In order to complete…

Helping Pets In The Pinebelt

Also part of the community outreach in the Pinebelt this weekend... A special supply drive and distribution, for pet owners affected by the storm damage. Southern Pines Animal Shelter received over 25 thousand dollars, worth pet supplies, courtesy of PetSmart…

Walthall County Community Helps Victims

Mississippians from outside the area affected by that tornado are also chipping in to make life easier for the people of Hattiesburg. Multiple church organizations from Walthall County have been in Hattiesburg every weekend since the storm providing free lunches,…

Keesler FCU Lends A Helping Hand

The aftermath of a devastating tornado still plagues the cities of Hattiesburg and Petal. As News 25's Hank Davis reports. With thousands in need,one group from the Coast made a trip to lend a helping hand. The cleanup effort is…

Trump Signs Disaster Declaration

President Donald Trump declared Forrest, Lamar, Lauderdale, and Perry counties federal disaster areas this afternoon after severe storms and tornadoes hit Mississippi on Saturday. Approved in this disaster declaration are: individual assistance, grants to individuals and households, and statewide hazard mitigation…

Jackson County Donation Drop Off for Tornado Victims

If you’re in the Jackson County area and would like to donate to tornado victims, donations will be accepted at the Pascagoula Service Center on Amonett Street tomorrow, Friday, and Monday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Donations needed include…

Storm Damage Recovery Effort

It’s been four days since an EF3 tornado tore through the Pine Belt region with the most severe damage in Forrest County where four lives were lost. News 25’s Hank Davis joins us from Forrest County with an update on…

National Guard Assists after Tornado

Pine Belt residents and business owners picking up the pieces after a deadly tornado says it lifts their spirits to the see the Mississippi National Guard lending a hand. More than a dozen members of the 890th Engineer Battalion, which…

Next Move For Students: Live

William Carey University in Hattiesburg remains closed after Saturday's devastating tornado destroyed most of the campus. News 25's Laurene Callander joins us live in Hattiesburg with the latest on the school..Laurene..

Ride Of A Life Time

One of the areas that took a direct hit from the Hattiesburg Tornado was William Carey University. The school is home to more than 4,000 students, many of which are international athletes. A few of them went on the ride…

Tornado Rocks Hattiesburg

The catastrophic storm damage done to Hattiesburg over the weekend is drawing national attention as the city begins their journey towards recovery. News 25's Hank Davis takes us to the hub city, for a close up look at the devastation.…

Tornado Damage in Magee, MS

In Simpson County, an EF2 tornado caused significant damage off of Highway 28. An EF2 tornado packs winds between 111 and 135 miles per hour. Trees and power lines are down in that area. Several homes were damaged in Magee…

Eight Tornadoes Hit Mississippi on Monday

The National Weather Service counts at least eight tornadoes that hit Mississippi on Monday. Survey teams conclude storm damage was caused by twisters in Claiborne, Copiah, Covington, Forrest, Jefferson, Lamar, Lincoln, Pike, Simpson, and Walthall counties. The strongest storm, rated…

Possible Tornado Touchdown

A possible tornado moved through Mississippi Monday afternoon, damaging several buildings. You can see not much remains of these buildings near Mount Olive. A major highway through the town was temporarily shut down after some trees fell over, blocking the…

Tornado Touchdown

Officials say two tornadoes touched down in Northern Mississippi. The national weather service confirms tornadoes touched in Holly Springs early Sunday and in Tate late Saturday night. The heavy storm caused significant tree damage and a was shed destroyed, but…

NWS Surveys Tornado Damage

Team from the National Weather Service in New Orleans is on the coast today surveying the damage from the tornado that touched down in Hancock County, traveling through Harrison County. Take a look at what the storm did to one…

Tornado in Harrison County

News 25’s Kendra Turley is out and about in Harrison County. She’s going to give us an update on what they can see on the ground in the area as a tornado passed through earlier.

Tornado Damage in Pass Christian

An afternoon tornado rips through both Hancock and Harrison counties, leaving significant damage behind. Take a look at what the storm did to one trailer on Bell Creek Road in Pass Christian. The winds from the tornado ripped through the…

Tornado in Harrison County

News 25’s Shelby Myers is following the storm on the ground and has the latest from north Harrison County.

Six Confirmed Tornadoes In Mississippi

Six confirmed tornadoes have been reported throughout the state. New video... Showing extensive damage across Northern Mississippi. This footage was taken last night... Just moments after the first wave of severe weather hit the region. The hardest hit area right…

Another quiet day here on the Gulf Coast, and the Tuesday forecast says we'll have another day or so of pleasant weather before a little rain. Tomorrow (Wednesday) is expected to be mostly sunny, with slightly warmer temperatures and moderate…