12/22 – Jeff Vorick’s “Rain Ahead” Friday Evening Forecast

A stunning day will be capped off by a mild evening and overnight with upper-level clouds streaming in. Temperatures will mostly be in the 50s out the door for your Saturday. Other than occasional bouts of cloud cover, tomorrow will be another stunning day with temperatures reaching the 70-degree mark for a lot of you. It will be breezy at…

Fire at Buddies House of Food in Moss Point

We have an update on a fire at a Moss Point restaurant yesterday. This is video of the blaze at Buddies House of Food sent to us by a viewer. According to Moss Point Fire Chief Daniel Wade, no injuries were reported. The fire is now under investigation by the state fire marshal’s office. They’ll be on scene next week…

Six months since tornado struck Moss Point

Tuesday would make 6 months since the June tornado that struck the Moss Point community. “That’s what we take from this,” said Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight. “Even though it as a bad situation and we hate it happened. But let’s take this tragedy and use it as an opportunity to make it better.” Six months have passed since a…

12/21 – Jeff’s “Rain This Weekend” Thursday Night Forecast

Temperatures will be more pleasant overnight with the pattern changing. Some spots along the beachfront may stay warmer than the 50-degree mark. Clouds will be around overnight through a good part of your Friday. More opportunities for sunshine arrive later in the day. This weekend into the Christmas holiday bring some changes. Saturday will be quite nice with some sunshine…

Handmade parade hosted in Bay St. Louis

The Arts-Hancock County in Bay St. Louis hosted their second-ever handmade parade earlier Thursday night. Celebrating the longest night of the year, guests brought hand-made or purchased battery-powered lanterns for a parade. The parade began at the Arts Center and ended on the beach near Washington Street. Those who participated were greeted with a beach bonfire and food to conclude…

12/21 – Jeff’s “Winter Begins” Thursday Evening Forecast

Winter begins at 9:27 PM. Tonight will feature some cloud cover and an overall milder feel. Temperatures will not be as cold as previous nights though with some spots even struggling to drop to the 50-degree mark. Gradually, changes will be taking place over the next few days. Friday will feature some clearing during the afternoon hours but more mid-level…

D’iberville Police give tips for staying safe while Christmas shopping

Theft-related crimes tend to increase during the holiday season. A national crime victimization survey found that robbery and larceny increase by nearly 20% in December. We spoke with the D’iberville police department about what you can do to stay safe as you head out to do any last-minute shopping. The Diberville police department says the most common theft they see…

Community works together for Angel Tree distribution day

Families in Jackson and George County picked up their angel tree gifts from the Salvation Army this morning. The Salvation Army was able to serve over 300 children in Jackson and George County this year. Chevron and Ingalls funded about 100 children each and they were joined by other organizations to help distribute gifts. “To be able to give back…

Blessings on the Beach

Paul Boudreaux and Kevin Moore with Southern Properties United spoke with News 25 about the Blessings on the Beach event. The event takes place Christmas Day at Lighthouse Park. They will be serving and delivering chicken and ribs to the public from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Blessings on the Beach, giving back, Southern Properties United

Morning Business Report: December 21st, 2023

Higher contribution limits are coming for 401K plans and IRAs next year and over a half billion dollars in railroad freight is stuck at the Texas border. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Class Act Teacher of the Month: Vancleave Lower’s Stacy Riley

On this month’s Class Act, News 25’s Grant Chighizola went to Vancleave Lower Elementary to catch up with one first grade teacher on Grinch Day at school, a teacher who shares her love of learning with her students no matter the time of year. The sounds and sights of Christmas time are in the air at Vancleave Lower Elementary as…

Night at the Museum Winter Wonderland

We’re joined this morning by Francisco Gonzales with the Mississippi Aviation Museum to talk about their Winter Wonderland this weekend. The Night at the Museum Winter Wonderland event takes place Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $6 for children under 14 and $10 for adults.   Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum, Night at the…

12/21 – The Chief’s “Slight Warmer” Friday-Eve Morning Forecast

An upper-level high-pressure sits over the Mississippi River Valley with weakness off the New England and California coasts. At the surface, high pressure was centered near the Tennessee-North Carolina border. The high pressure will flatten out somewhat over the next 36 hours as a disturbance moves across the Upper and Middle Mississippi River Valley. This will give surface winds a…

D’Iberville high school sends four senior soccer players to the next level on national signing day

Paige Lutkins, Cailin Guthrie, and Shyla Allen will stay teammates when starting their collegiate careers at Pearl River Community College. Avery Dronet will continue her academic and athletic career on the pitch at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Congratulations to all four girls in scoring on their goals of moving on to the college level! Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: d’iberville,…

Three Pascagoula student-athletes sign to play college football

Jeffery Rush will continue his academic and athletic career at Ole Miss. Brian Barnes Jr. will take his talents to Jones College, and last but certainly not least Tristen Fortenberry inked his letter of national intent to play at Tulane University. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: football, national signing day, Pascagoula, sports

Picayune stars shine bright on national signing day

Picayune high school is no stranger to national signing day – having multiple players in the past sign to play Power 5 football. On Wednesday that tradition continued. 5-star Jamonta Waller signed to continue his career at Auburn University, while Chris Davis put pen to paper on his national letter of intent to continue at Stanford University. Categories: Local Sports,…