3/22 - Rob Knight's "Heavy Rain" Workweek Forecast
Clouds continue to move into the area as the rest of the workweek will bring rainfall...
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New law stiffens penalties for fraud, embezzlement of public funds
A law that will take effect July 1 increases penalties for public employees involved in fraud or embezzlement of taxpayer money. State Auditor Shad White announced today that those public employees who obtain $10,000 or more of taxpayer money will…
Whiskey Barrel in Bay St. Louis holds events for frontline workers
A Coast performance and event venue paid tribute to frontline workers ahead of its grand opening Saturday with a special night exclusively for those who have not only served South Mississippi during the COVID pandemic, but are…
Back Bay Mission gives back to the local community
For almost 100 years, Back Bay Mission has had a simple mission: to strengthen neighborhoods, seek justice, and transform lives. “We were first introduced to Back Bay Mission when we were stationed here in 1961 as newlyweds.”…
Abraham Lincoln visits local elementary schools
Jackson County Superintendent John Strycker surprised the students at St. Martin East Elementary School by dressing up as the former president they’ve been learning about: Abraham Lincoln. As Lincoln walked through the doors of classrooms at St.…
Solemnity of St. Joseph at St. Patrick Catholic School
Today is St. Joseph Day. St. Patrick Catholic High School Invited Father Ryan on campus to bless the school and community. Students contributed to a St. Joseph altar. The altar included pictures provided by students of their…
Local basketball star Beverly Coleman donates to North Gulfport Middle School
This morning at North Gulfport Middle School, former student and local basketball star Beverly Coleman donated a check to the school’s athletic program. She never forgot where she came from. Coleman was once a North Gulfport Middle…
Habitat for Humanity’s ‘ReStore’ offers purchases for a purpose
After all the hurricanes, COVID, and other challenges we have faced in South Mississippi, many of us know first-hand and all too well the meaning of the word ‘restore.’ Habitat for Humanity of the Gulf Coast has…
Whisky Barrel honoring frontline workers tonight
A Coast performance and event venue is paying tribute to frontline workers ahead of its grand opening Saturday with a special night exclusively for those who have not only served South Mississippi during the COVID pandemic, but…
Residents ‘chop it up’ with Gulfport police
The Gulfport Police Department created a unique event that brings the public and the police department together to discuss issues and important topics within the community. The barbershop is a way to bring people together from different…
FEMA offering funeral assistance for COVID-19 deaths
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families and FEMA wants to help ease the burden on families. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplement Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan, FEMA…
Meet and Greet Gautier’s political candidates
They’re setting the stage in Gautier for a candidates’ forum tonight. All of the city’s political candidates, including incumbents, have been invited to a meet and greet candidates forum set to be held tonight starting at 7…
NASA completes engine test firing of moon rocket on 2nd try
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA completed an engine test firing of its moon rocket Thursday, after the first attempt in January ended prematurely. This time, the four main engines of the rocket’s core stage remained ignited for the full…
Waveland Civic Association St. Patrick’s Day Parade
If you missed out on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, no worries! Just head over to the City of Waveland this weekend. The Waveland Civic Association St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Sunday, March 21st at…
Gulf Coast Equality Council hosting auction
The Equality Council’s motto is ‘unify our community, celebrate our diversity.’ They’re a nonprofit mainly comprised of LGBTQ+ members. The Gulf Coast Equality Council will be hosting an auction Friday night to raise money for future events,…
Missing children have been located and returned home
Eight-year-old Endiah Odom and 13-year-old Emoni Odom Both have been located unharmed and returned home or placed accordingly.
Ocean Springs High School class of 2021 graduation to be held at Coast Coliseum
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss (OSSD) -- The Ocean Springs School District Board of Trustees has elected to host the Class of 2021 graduation ceremony at Mississippi Coast Coliseum after Governor Tate Reeves lifted the guidelines for indoor events. Governor Reeves’s latest…
3/19 Rob's Friday Afternoon "Cool/Cloudy" Forecast
Wrap around moisture and cloud coverage will continue heading into the weekend...
3/19 - Rob Knight's "Final Day Of Winter" Forecast
A cool start to the day as low-level clouds continue to move through the area...
Town Hall for municipal candidates in Gulfport
Tonight, candidates for local offices in Mississippi’s second largest city gathered to meet voters and outline their plans for the next four years if elected. The Municipal Town Hall for Gulfport mayoral and city council candidates was…
Jackson County Rotary Clubs encouraging COVID-19 vaccinations
Now that everyone 16 and up is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Mississippi, Jackson County community members are joining forces to help get more people vaccinated. Today in Pascagoula, one Jackson County leader finally received…
Gulfport Community Cleanup this Saturday
In efforts to beautify Gulfport, community leaders are calling for volunteers this Saturday to help clean up Hewes Avenue. The continued partnership with Gulfport police and community leaders has increased volunteerism in Gulfport. The goal of the…
Pass Christian Public School District hosting career fair this weekend
Are you looking to land a job in a top-notch school district in South Mississippi? Are you an educator looking to get onboard with an A-rated school district? If so, you may want to load up your…
Keesler Medical Center hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinic
Keesler Medical Center is committed to quickly and safely vaccinating as many eligible military personnel and their families as possible. In just four months Keesler Air Force Base has put over 10,000 Pfizer COVID vaccines into the…