4/16 - Rob Knight's Friday Afternoon "Weekend" Forecast
A break from the rain this afternoon as organized activity will begin moving back into the area this evening...
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Gulfport woman charged in arson, robbery cases
A Gulfport woman has been charged in a burglary and arson case. Gulfport Police said in a press release that Sumer Ree Treadaway, 42, was arrested Friday and charged with two counts of arson and one count of burglary of…
Two people rescued from flood waters in Harrison County
Two people caught in swiftly moving flood waters near a house were rescued Thursday night in Harrison County. Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to a call about two people hanging on to trees in flood waters off County Farm Road.…
4/16 - Rob's "Continued HEAVY RAIN Threat" Friday Morning Forecast
Moderate/heavy rain from the west is beginning to move into south Mississippi...
St. Stanislaus welcomes incoming students at Rock Night
Although the pandemic caused disruptions to all aspects of life this past year, schools, teachers, and students were among those impacted most by the changes it brought. St. Stanislaus, however, is looking to the future while celebrating…
IMMS releases rehabilitated sea turtles back into the ocean
Earlier today, five rehabilitated Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles made their way back to the ocean after four months of being cared for at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport. In December, IMMS took several sea…
Officials cut the ribbon on the Woolmarket City Center
Residents of the Woolmarket area of Biloxi have a new venue option for local gatherings. Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich, Councilmember Nathan Barrett and other local leaders cut the ribbon this evening on the Woolmarket City Center. The…
Flooding around the Coast
Flooding has been a major issue around the Coast today. This viewer video we received shows just how high the water is in some low-lying areas with backyards almost completely flooded in Long Beach. For those at…
Master-Pieces Art Pop Up Show
It’s time to unlock your inner Picasso as the Gulfport Fine Arts Center is hosting their Master-Pieces Pop Up Show. During the show, the artist does their version of a famous art piece and the two pieces…
Fourth annual Zebra Run for Rare Disease in Ocean Springs
The annual Zebra Run for Rare Disease is United Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency Foundation’s longest running event. Saturday participants will lace up their running shoes and hit the pavement to help raise awareness. The foundation is hosting their…
Author and professor brings Power of Hope training to Mississippi family courts
Today was the final day of the ‘Power of Hope’ training in Gulfport. Hope is spreading across the state and Governor Tate Reeves will be announcing 2022 as the Year of Hope. Giving hope to a child…
Half Shell Oyster House raises minimum wage for non-tipped employees
Half Shell Oyster House and Rack House Steaks and Spirits has implemented a $12 minimum wage for all non-tipped employees beginning today. Half Shell is currently hiring at all of their locations and have implemented a company…
Road flooding one of the biggest concerns for Coast residents
Road flooding is one of the biggest concerns for residents as we’ve received plenty of rain in a short amount of time. As the rain falls, the ground is becoming saturated. With no where else to go,…
Harrison County Fire Rescue offers flooding and lightning safety tips
The combination of heavy rainfall and lightning resulted in a busy night for Harrison County Fire and Rescue teams. The storm caused an abundance of calls for safety checks for fire alarms, car accidents, and structures damaged…
New Life Disaster Relief volunteers are ready to help Louisiana
The inclement weather has postponed a disaster relief trip by New Life Disaster Relief volunteers to help out our tornado-stricken neighbors in Palmetto, Louisiana. The mission is still on and the slight delay may even be a…
Harrison County roads impacted or closed due to flooding and weather
As reported by Harrison County road officials, the following road sections are reported Affected or Closed due to flooding and weather. While these listings represent the most current information reported, they may not always reflect current conditions due to rapid…
Missing LSU student’s body found in Mississippi River
A body pulled from the Mississippi River on Tuesday has been identified as missing LSU freshman Kori Gauthier. Gauthier had been missing since last week. Her unoccupied car was found on a bridge between Baton Rouge and…
Alabama Senate approves casino and lottery legislation
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Senate has approved lottery and casino legislation. Senators on Tuesday voted 23-9 for the proposed constitutional amendment would establish a state lottery and allow nine casino sites in the…
Fatal accident on Interstate 59 in Pearl River County
On Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at approximately 10:50 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 59 in Pearl River County. A 2006 Infiniti G35 driven by Mark Harris, 41, of Monroe, LA was stopped on…
Overnight storm damage in Harrison County
Here’s video from Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan showcasing storm damage in the county. This is from the overnight storms that moved through Harrison County causing street flooding, accidents, fire alarms, and several homes struck by…
I-110 traffic this morning due to severe weather
Here’s a look at I-110 traffic earlier this morning. A wreck occurred on I-110 southbound, north of the bridge. Also, there were multiple wrecks on I-10 near County Farm Road and Lorraine Road.
Biloxi PD searching for missing person Jonathan Graves
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate 39-year-old Jonathan Graves. Graves was last seen on March 31st at 875 Beach Boulevard when he checked out of the hotel. Graves is described as…
4/15 - Rob Knight's "Major Flooding Issues" Afternoon Forecast
The area will get a break from the torrential rainfall for the next 18 hours...
Some South Mississippi schools closed, buses delayed due to Thursday morning flooding. Here's the latest.
Pascagoula-Gautier School District: Schools closed Thursday, April 15, 2021 due to heavy flooding. Resurrection Catholic Elementary and High Schools: Closed Thursday, April 15 due to heavy flooding in Pascagoula, Moss Point, and Gautier. Moss Point School District: Virtual classes will…