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Local News
3/30 - Rob Knight's Tuesday Afternoon Forecast
Clouds have rolled back in as a warm front will move north though south Mississippi this afternoon...
Lucedale man charged in sexual abuse of a child case
George County Sheriff's Department have arrested a Lucedale man in a case regarding the sexual abuse of a child. Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of possible sexual abuse of a child on Monday night in the area of Walters…
Gulfport CAO Kelly to retire June 30
Dr. John R. Kelly, City of Gulfport Chief Administrative Officer, will retire after 15 years with the city, effective June 30. Kelly has served Gulfport, and more broadly the Coast, as a community leader committed to improving the quality of…
Biloxi man charged in case of kidnapping juvenile, sexual battery of a minor
A Biloxi man is charged having sex with a juvenile and then refusing to let the child leave the premises. Biloxi Police on Monday arrested Calvin Jaquarious Williams, 25, on charges of kidnapping and sexual battery of a person under…
3/30 - Rob Knight's "Rain Returns" Morning Forecast
A pleasant start to the day with warmer temperatures...
D’Iberville PD opens their new police station
The new D’Iberville Police Station opened to the public today. News 25’s Sabria Reid takes us on an exclusive tour. From a 4,500 square foot building to a 15,000 square foot building, the new D’Iberville Police Station…
High school graduation plans released for the Jackson County School District
As more school districts on the Coast are announcing their graduation plans for the class of 2021, some guidelines have changed for graduates of Jackson County high schools. For the Jackson County School District, graduates and their…
Arrest made in fatal pedestrian involved accident in Gulfport
On March 29, 2021, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 57-year-old Michael Robin Kirgan and charged him with two felony counts of leaving the scene of an accident. On March 28, 2021 at approximately 7:38 p.m., officers of the Gulfport Police…
Hop on the Poker Run Preview
Join in on the fun as the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce hosts ‘Hop on the Poker Run’ event this coming Thursday. The event will start and stop at the District on the Green in Biloxi.…
USM study shows Amtrak to bring possible $485M economic input in MS
There’s an old proverb that says it’s not just about the destination, but the journey you travel and the stops you make along the way. That’s what many South Mississippi leaders, business owners, and job hopefuls are…
Coast doctor performs first surgery of its kind
A Mississippi Gulf Coast doctor performed the first minimally invasive stemless implantation surgery with ensemble orthopedics CMC implant for the hand and wrist joint in the United States. Dr. Henry Leis, a board certified, fellowship trained orthopaedic…
Palace Grill in Gulfport gets new owners
In February after 60 years of serving Southern dishes to Coast residents and visitors, the Palace Grill in Gulfport closed its door, but those doors won’t be closed for much longer. Last week, Bearded Owl Barber Owner…
Shriners Boulevard in Woolmarket closing mid-next week for drainage project
Next week, the drainage project stretching from Woolmarket Road to Old Highway 67 will cross Shriners Boulevard prompting its closure. It is expected that 11,000 motorists will need to detour daily as the drainage improvements are made.…
Gulfport man pleads guilty to possession of fentanyl
Gulfport, MS. - District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that 45-year-old Steven Robert Barbine, of Gulfport, pled guilty last week before Judge Larry Bourgeois to a charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute- Fentanyl. Barbine pled…
Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-Off and Festival
The festival highlighting the Coast’s seafood industry took place this weekend. The fifth-annual Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-Off and Festival was held at Point Cadet Plaza in Biloxi. Festival season is back and restaurants from across the Coast…
D’Iberville Easter Egg Hunt
The City of D’Iberville and the D’Iberville-St. Martin Chamber of Commerce hosted an Easter Egg Hunt at Rusty Quave Sports Complex for the kids. Prior to the Easter Egg Hunt, a city-wide cleanup was held. Over 5,000…
Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort helping to raise Domestic Violence awareness
To raise awareness for domestic violence, the Scarlet Pearl wore purple shirts in remembrance of Augusta ‘Gussie’ Brooks, a former employee at the Scarlet Pearl Casino and Resort who lost her life to domestic violence. On February…
Spring Arts Festival took place this weekend in Ocean Springs
Last year, the Springs Arts Festival in Ocean Springs was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this year, the 26th annual Spring Arts Festival was held with vendors from all over, ready to showcase their products.…
Fish Fry for Eli in Ocean Springs
A ‘Fish Fry for Eli’ will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Knuckleheads in Ocean Springs. For $10 a plate, you’ll get fried fish, potato salad, and jambalaya. The proceeds are going toward the…
Ethics board: Harrison County schools violated meetings law
GULFPORT, Miss. - The state's Ethics Commission has ruled that the Harrison County School Board violated the state's Open Meetings Act as it was was deciding whether to reopen schools after months of coronavirus-related closures. The Sun Herald reported Monday…
3/29 - Rob's "Sunny & Breezy" Monday Afternoon Forecast
A lovely sunny afternoon ahead as high-pressure will shape the forecast...
Pedestrian killed, another injured in Sunday evening crash
A pedestrian was killed and another injured Sunday night when a vehicle struck them while they walked on U.S. 90. Gulfport Police said at about 7:38 p.m., officers were called the scene near Pratt Avenue and East Beach Boulevard to…
Bacot McCarty Foundation holds Jolly Kick-Off Fais Do Do
In honor of crawfish season, the Bacot McCarty Foundation held a crawfish boil for the Gulf Coast community and helped some local nonprofits at the same time. There was plenty of Cajun food and music at the…