2/22 - Rob Knight's "Warm & Sunny" Monday Afternoon Forecast
Clearing skies will continue with sunshine and mild temperatures this afternoon...
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Crawfish Festival returns under COVID-19 rules
After the Crawfish Festival was canceled last year due to COVID-19, the festival is back. The Crawfish Music Festival returns for its 28th year to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum April 14th through the 18th. The 2021 festival…
Jackson County businesses recognized by Gulf Coast Outpost
The Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area honored five Jackson County businesses this afternoon for their knowledge and action when it comes to protecting and fostering the Gulf Coast environment. Honorees and guests gathered at the historic…
USM Arbor Day tree giveaway
Today, in honor of Arbor Day, the University of Southern Mississippi hosted their inaugural sapling drive-thru giveaway. Saplings available were live oak, cherry bark oak, willow oak, and river birch. Guests were to drive up to Gulf…
‘Souper Friday’ at the Gardens Senior Living Facility in Ocean Springs
The Gardens Senior Living Facility in Jackson County delivered warm soup and treats to seniors and frontline care workers today. The Gardens Senior Living Facility in Ocean Springs delivered ten warm Tuscan soups to seniors and healthcare…
The Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands hosts blood drive
COVID has changed a lot of things in our everyday life and blood drives have not been immune to the virus’s adverse effects with many common venues such as schools unable to serve as donation sites. Local…
Coast law enforcement authorities share theft protection tips
Vehicle burglaries have been happening more than usual around the Coast lately, but with newer technology catching criminals has become easier. Police departments in the area want to make sure you and your belongings are safe after…
Moss Point Board of Aldermen requests Mayor King’s resignation once he enters guilty plea
Less than a day after news broke of Moss Point Mayor Mario King’s intent to plead guilty to federal fraud charges, the Moss Point Board of Aldermen has requested the mayor’s resignation after he officially enters a…
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Supporting local fire and police departments while saving lives, that’s the mission behind an upcoming event in Gautier. On Wednesday, February 24th, Gulf Coast Gas Station on Highway 90 in Gautier will host this year’s Battle of…
St. Peter’s by the Sea Biscuit Brigade prepares food for Salvation Army cold weather shelters
Since 2017, St. Peter’s by the Sea’s Biscuit Brigade has been cooking biscuits for those utilizing the Salvation Army’s cold weather shelter in Gulfport. Today, the name ‘Burrito Brigade’ might have been more fitting as they were…
Arbor Day 5K Run/Walk/ Roll in Biloxi Saturday
Tomorrow morning at the Biloxi Town Green, the Disability Connection is hosting its 33rd annual Arbor Day Run/Walk/Roll. There will be a 5K, one mile and quarter mile run, walk, or stroll all to raise awareness for…
Bay-Waveland Middle School students charged after weapons found at school
On Thursday, February 18, 2021, the School Resource Division of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office was on site at Bay-Waveland Middle School responding to an inadvertent fire alarm when deputies were made aware that a student had a firearm in…
Plans underway for Pascagoula City Centre
Plans are underway to convert an old bank building in the heart of downtown Pascagoula into a city Centre. The old Hancock Bank building has sat vacant in Downtown Pascagoula for quite some time, but within the…
Final funding approved for Singing River Mall property in Gautier
Good news coming from the City of Gautier regarding an update to the Singing River Mall property that’s been vacant for around seven years now. The city was able to get the final funding approved to purchases…
Jackson County Pantry holding food giveaway
The Jackson County Pantry, located by the library on Lemoyne Blvd., has too much donated food. “For one day only, Monday February 22, from 9AM-12PM, we are suspending the requirements for Jackson County residency and will be giving boxes of…
2/19 - Rob knight's "Warmer Weekend" Afternoon Forecast
Clouds have cleared the area with an abundance of sunshine ahead this afternoon...
USM names new vice president of operations on the Coast
The University of Southern Mississippi has Dr. Shannon Campbell as the Senior Associate Vice President for Coastal Operations and will lead strategic planning and economic development to position USM’s coastal teaching and research sites in Long Beach, Gulfport, Ocean Springs…
2/19 - Rob Knight's "COLD/CLOUDY" Friday Morning Forecast
A very cold start as a blanket of clouds continue to linger overhead...
Jackson County School Board to vote on bond proposal Monday
In just a few days, the Jackson County School Board will make a decision on bond proposal to improve classroom facilities at schools in the district. Superintendent John Strycker will present a final proposal to the board…
Memorial Hospital holds group walk for heart health
Memorial Hospital is continuing its awareness campaign for American Heart Health Month through fun activities for its employees. This afternoon, Memorial Employees took time out of their busy schedules to take a group walk for exercise around…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Camellia Society plants camellias at Beauvoir
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Camellia Society planted beautiful camellias on Beauvoir property to serve as a tool on this rare flower. In 1951, a local businessman and his wife named a camellia ‘Beauvoir’ after the historic home…
Blackwater Brass keeping Mardi Gras alive on the Coast
Local businesses thrive during carnival season. Blackwater Brass is keeping spirits high and bringing Mardi Gras soul to local Coast businesses. The New Orleans style funk band is playing at local venues and restaurants to help keep…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ranked #1 Military Friendly Schools
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is ranked number one in the U.S. on the 2021-2022 Military Schools List for the nation’s largest community colleges. Dustin Furby is an Army veteran and now a student at Mississippi Gulf…
American Red Cross Blood drive at the Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands
The Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands hasn’t even officially opened yet to house residents, but this premier living retirement home in Gulfport is already going above and beyond to help those in need. Tomorrow the welcome center at…