Pet of the Week
It’s Tuesday which means it is time for the News 25 Pet of the Week. Maridee Mallette from the Jackson County Animal Shelter is in studio with more. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
Congressman Palazzo announces annual Academy Day
Congressman Steven Palazzo is hosting his annual Academy Day Saturday, September 4th. South Mississippi High School students are invited to participate during the event where representatives from the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Merchant Marine Academy, The United States Coast Guard Academy, the United States Military Academy, and Army, Navy, and Air…
Comeback Coolers heading to Nashville to help flood victims
The local organization Comeback Coolers is heading to Tennessee to help flood victims. They’ll bring their Comeback Coolers filled with drinks and goodies to those rebuilding while also handing out buckets filled with supplies to linemen. If you would like to help, there’s a packing party tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of OS Lumber on Government Street…
Morning Business Report: August 24th, 2021
U.S. home sales are still going strong and Target expands its deals with Disney and FAO Schwarz as it preps for Christmas 2021. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
Hooked on Science: August 24th, 2021
It’s a mind-blowing science experiment you’re going to want to try. All you need are a few ingredients from around the house. Tags: Hooked on Science
8/24 – Rob Knight’s “HOT & HUMID” Afternoon Forecast
Upper level high-pressure is expected to weaken slightly over the next few days. Southerly surface winds will help to advect warm air and moisture into the region, which will help enhance lifting and humidity in the environment. As a result, any rain that occurs will not be very efficient and will not produce as high of rainfall rates. Isolated to…
8/24 – Rob’s “Final Day of Heat Advisory” Tuesday Morning Forecast
A weak backdoor trough is expected to linger over the area for the next few days. Upper level high-pressure is expected to weaken slightly over the next few days. Southerly surface winds will help to advect warm air and moisture into the region, which will help enhance lifting and humidity in the environment. As a result, any rain that occurs…
08/23 Ryan’s “Slightly Cooler” Monday Night Forecast
Considerably warmer than average weather has been in place for several days, but things will be getting back to "normal" very soon.
Things have been consistent recently in South MS, but much wetter and slightly cooler trends are moving in. Neither is going to be a very drastic shift. Certainly nothing like we saw through June and July, but it will be wetter than average. In terms of my forecast that means more 30% and higher afternoons where we’ve been lingering in…
News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Pass Christian Pirates
The Pass Christian football program is just one year removed from making history. A lot of seniors on this year’s team remember just how fun that run was as sophomores and now they want that kind of legacy for themselves. Head Coach Chase Carmody said, “We would do that anyways, when it’s a new year, whether we were undefeated or…
FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
After nine months of being administered, the Pfizer vaccine has become the first COVID-19 vaccine to be fully approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Since the start of its emergency use in December, over 200 million doses of Pfizer have been given out in the United States. Singing River Health System continues to encourage everyone who is eligible to…
08/23 Ryan’s “Wetter Trend” Monday Evening Forecast
We've been in the midst of a long drier spell in South MS, but more rainfall is on the way.
Things have been pretty dry and hot recently in South MS, but a much wetter trend is moving in. It isn’t going to be a very drastic shift. Certainly nothing like we saw through June and July, but it will be wetter than average. In terms of my forecast that means more 30% and higher afternoons where we’ve been lingering…
Adopt a Grandparent Day celebration in Gulfport
Adopt a Grandparent Day is set for September 11th and they are in need of volunteers to help pack the senior gift bags. Lee and Kathy Rodgers founded Adopt a Grandparent Day in 2014 as a day sat aside to recognize and honor the life and value of the elderly in our society by providing them with love and affection….
CTA announces vaccine event and incentives
The Coast Transit Authority has announced another vaccination day as a way to get more people vaccinated here on the Coast. CTA is partnering with Singing River Health System to host a vaccine drive this Saturday at the Biloxi Transit Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson shots will be available and free CTA fixed-route…
CSX construction to cause multiple detours in Biloxi
Starting this week, nearly 15,000 Coast motorists may have to reroute their commutes through Biloxi. Multiple railroad crossing construction projects begin this week in Biloxi, causing several detours in the downtown area. Porter Avenue between Judge Sekul Avenue and Division Street will close for two weeks beginning today and will reopen September 6th. Drivers should plan to use Forrest Avenue…
Funeral for George County deputy who passed away from COVID-19
Family, friends, and colleagues all gathered at Agricola Baptist Church in Lucedale to say their final goodbyes to Deputy Bobby Daffin. Thirty-seven-year-old Bobby Daffin passed away on August 12th after losing his battle to COVID-19. Bobby had been in law enforcement for 14 years, beginning his career as a correctional officer and most recently acting in the capacity of deputy…
Olympian Cory McGee returns to Pass Christian High School
Over the weekend, local track star Cory McGee returned to her high school stomping grounds for the first time since her days at the Tokyo Olympics. McGee and the City of Pass Christian came together at Pass Christian High to commemorate the track star’s achievements. The city also partnered with Coastal Family Health Center and others to offer free COVID-19…
Local organization comes together to serve the community
The Gulf Coast Healthy Families, Mothers and Babies Initiative gathered this weekend to feed the hungry one grocery bag at a time. The organization held a food distribution drive Saturday to help the community members in Jackson County. The team also offered free COVID-19 vaccinations to the residents who participated. The organization is currently on a five-year cooperative agreement funded…
Seabee veterans honor fallen brothers and sisters
Seabee veterans of all generations came together over the weekend to honor their fallen brothers and sisters. The Seabee Historical Foundation held a brick dedication ceremony on Saturday at the Naval Construction Battalion Center. The foundation held the event for the Navy Seabee Veterans of America organization which was in the local area for a convention. The gathering was held…
WWII veteran recognized in Gautier for his life accomplishments
The Gautier American Legion held a ceremony Sunday to honor the achievements of a military hero. World War II veteran Ira Edwin Allison was recognized for his past heroisms and accomplishments. Allison served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945 as boatsman second class. He was stationed in Plymouth, England and ran in the first wave of soldiers during…
Mom to Mom: Healthier Snacks
Today on Mom to Mom, we’ve got some healthy snacks for when you’re on the go. Tags: Mom to Mom
Morning Business Report: August 23rd, 2021
East Coast hurricanes could disrupt air travel for a couple of days and the FDA gave the Pfizer vaccine full approval today. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
Living Well with Troy Thompson: August 23rd, 2021
Here’s Troy Thompson for this week’s edition of Living Well. Tags: living well, Living Well with Troy Thompson
Grant me Hope: Zakiyyah hopes to be adopted!
On Mondays on News 25 we feature children from Mississippi hoping to get adopted in our Grant me Hope segment made possible by Caring Hearts Counseling Services. Today, we introduce you to Zakiyyah, who describes herself as a fun person that likes to make other people laugh. If you’re interested in adopting Zakiyyah, you can visit the Mississippi Department of…
8/23 – Rob’s “VERY HOT” Monday Afternoon Forecast
High-pressure slightly stronger than yesterday, is still centered along to just west of the TX/LA border and remains the biggest influence on the local weather. Its close proximity to the area means low rain potential and HOT TEMPERATURES. From a temp perspective, today seems to be a bit warmer with less mixing down lower dew-points. This is will allow heat…