12/15 - Rob's "Next Rainmaker Approaching" Afternoon Forecast
Some sunshine will peek through the clouds this afternoon in advance of overnight rainfall...
Local News
Coast Guard rescues 4 from vessel fire near Fort Morgan, Alabama
FORT MORGAN, Ala. (WXXV) — The Coast Guard rescued four people Monday aboard a vessel on fire near Fort Morgan, Alabama. The four people were safely recovered and transported to shore in stable condition. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Mobile…
Poplarville man killed in two-vehicle crash on I-59 in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — Mississippi Highway Patrol says State Troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 59, in the northbound lanes near the 25-mile marker in Pearl River County on Monday, Dec. 14. The crash claimed the life…
12/15 - Rob Knight's "Next Rainmaker" Mid-Morning Forecast
A cool, but warmer start to the day as overnight temperatures stayed elevated due to cloud coverage...
Mississippi Aquarium and IMMS help sea turtles
Forty-five endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles landed in Gulfport from Cape Cod this afternoon in need of medical attention from two Gulf Coast organizations. The Institute of Marine Mammal Studies and the Mississippi Aquarium greeted the turtle…
Gulfport community gathers for Molly Lee Memorial Celebration
Just over a week after the passing of Gulfport High School student Molly Lee, the community came together to celebrate Molly’s life. Despite the cold, family, friends, classmates, and community members gathered at Milner Stadium earlier this…
Biloxi Bicycle Works on Howard Avenue
One local shop is peddling through the pandemic. Biloxi Bicycle Works opened on Howard Avenue around the same time the pandemic started shutting down businesses in America. The owner was thankful they were deemed essential during the…
Local organizations help warm spirits this holiday season
A local group based out of Gulfport is helping out the less fortunate in our area. The Royalty Sister/Brotherhood has been collecting warm clothes and hygiene products for the homeless and less fortunate. This past Sunday, they…
Biloxi Fire Department upgraded from class 3 to class 2
The Biloxi Fire Department made a special announcement this afternoon at the Lopez Quave Public Safety Center. The Mississippi State Rating Bureau has officially elevated Biloxi Fire Department from a class 3 to class 2 rating. The…
Removal of Confederate monument at Harrison County Courthouse denied
Due to the lack of majority vote, the request to remove the Confederate monument outside the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport was denied. The vote took place at the Harrison County Board of Supervisors meeting earlier this…
Gulfport FCA Memorial Celebration for Molly Lee
The Gulfport community continues to mourn the tragic loss of Molly Lee more than a week after the 16-year-old junior was killed in a car accident in Alabama. But tonight, the only focus is celebrating her life.…
A community in mourning after the passing of Wiggins Mayor Joel Miles
Businessman, mayor, husband, father, friend, public servant, Wiggins Mayor Joel Miles was known and loved by many in his various roles in life. Today, family and the community are mourning the passing of Mayor Joel Miles. "Words…
Mississippi Highway Patrol investigating single vehicle accident
State Troopers responded to a single-vehicle collision on Monday morning, December 14, 2020, at 10:16 am in Harrison County on I-10 west, at the 22-mile marker. Troopers reported that a Honda passenger vehicle traveled off the roadway and struck a…
Woolmarket Christmas Parade took place this weekend
In Woolmarket, the Biloxi community came together to spread Christmas cheer as the fourth annual Woolmarket Christmas Parade brought some light during this tough year. Showering the crowd with candy, toys, stuffed animals, beads, and much more.…
Fifth annual Margaritaville 5k
The 5th annual Margaritaville 5K was a race to the finish. However, this year safety ultimately came first. Unlike most years when many people start the race all together, only five runners were allowed to cross the…
Gulfport Orange Grove Rotary presents Christmas for Kids
The Gulfport-Orange Rotary Club partnered up with the Harrison County School District to select 100 children for their annual ‘Christmas for Kids’ event. This year marked the 31st annual Rotary Club Christmas for Kids project. Santa is…
Marathon buddies reunite at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
The fifth annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon kept runners on their toes and brought two friends a little bit closer together. Retired Navy buddies and friends for over 40 years, Bob Bowman and Don Rich reunited as…
Gulfport Police Department investigating aggravated assault
The Gulfport Police Department is investigating an Aggravated Assault in the area of 20 Pass Road. On December 12, 2020, at approximately 4:59 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to a vehicle that had been struck by multiple projectiles after…
12/14 - Rob Knight's "Final Week Of Autumn" Afternoon Forecast
Cloud coverage continues to linger as winds will begin to relax this afternoon...
Confederate monument at Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport to remain in place following vote
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A confederate monument that has been standing in front of the Harrison County Courthouse since 1911 will stay in its place. In a 2-2 vote Monday, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors had no clear majority…
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on I-10 in D'Iberville late Sunday night
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — One person has died after being hit by a car late Sunday night. D’Iberville Police Chief Wayne Payne says police officers and medical personnel responded to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Captain Jason King said…
Mississippi is nearly out of ICU beds. Here's where we stand on the Coast.
Mississippi is out of Intensive Care Unit beds due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, according to State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs, who says hospitals are nearly full. As a result, all elective procedures are being…
Mayor of Wiggins Joel Miles passes away due to COVID-19 complications
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV) — Mayor of Wiggins Joel Miles has died due to complications from COVID-19. The City of Wiggins announced the Mayor's death on social media late Sunday night. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2911561702279533&id=122137944555270 Miles spent two weeks in the hospital fighting the…
12/14 - Rob's "Cold & Cloudy" Monday Mid-Morning Forecast
In the wake of the overnight cold front, winds continue to elevate...