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…
We have an old friend coming to visit us today! Santa Claus is in town for a quick trip before starting his Christmas Eve journey around the world. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: christmas, holidays, santa claus
In studio today, we have some Christmas fun with Rob and Riley! Categories: Community Headlines Tags: christmas cookie decorating
Weak upper level high pressure is currently over the southern Gulf of Mexico with a weakness moving eastward through Kansas. A stronger disturbance was along the West Coast with an embedded upper low pressure southwest of San Diego. At the surface, high pressure was centered over West Virginia, with low pressure over Nebraska. There is a cold front from the…
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…
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…
Earlier this month, WXXV stopped by the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport to meet a few veterans and receive a few holiday greetings. Categories: Local News, News
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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
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…
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…
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…
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,…
The red and black had an impressive 2023 football season with an overall record of 9 wins and 2 losses. A big reason for their success is the recently three time all-state selection, Jacob Bradford. The former WXXV Student Athlete of the Week let the ink dry with Louisiana Tech and will be joining his brother as a Bulldog. Categories:…
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 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,…
Nico Williams and Kai McClendon both signed their national letter of intent to play college football after their senior year of high school. For Williams, this was his second signing day of the year. I know – wild! The quarterback signed to play football at Southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday and earlier this year he signed to play baseball as well….
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s economic development administration announced a federal grant awarded to Mississippi. The strategy development grant focuses on addressing unemployment gaps within the state. The grant will fund local planning activities that increase labor force participation for ages between 25 and 54. The activities will be over an 18-mnoth period and will evaluate barriers of labor force…
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks hosted a public meeting Wednesday night. The meeting was held at the West Harrison High School to discuss Chronic Wasting Disease in deer in the state. The Mississippi coast has seen one case — leading to a new Harrison County management zone. As a reminder, carcasses are not to be transported outside…
It will be cold overnight but outside of very patchy frost, temperatures will be slightly more manageable. Light winds will provide for a slight wind chill factor but more sunshine early will lead to a quick warm-up tomorrow. Thursday will feature temperatures right around average and a light breeze out of the east. Friday will have a milder start to…