12/9- Rob's "Warmer Temperatures Ahead" Afternoon Forecast
Warmer temperatures will continue through the rest of the workweek...
Local News
Record-Breaking Surge: Mississippi Dept. of Health reports 3,658 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday morning
UPDATE: The Mississippi State Department of Health says there has been a data error in the daily total number of cases. The agency plans to issue a correction late Wednesday. https://www.facebook.com/HealthyMS/posts/3657763127615754 ORIGINAL STORY: (WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department…
Waveland Police Department welcomes Mako
The Waveland Police Department recently added a new furry officer to its ranks: Mako, a four-year-old Belgian Malinois. Mako will help the department apprehend felons, do building checks, and sniff out drugs in the area. While Mako…
Boy Scouts welcoming new members
The pandemic has taken its toll on plenty of organizations and functions in the past year, including the participating numbers in the Boy Scouts. In an effort to change that, Pack 301 of Gulfport held a round…
Make-A-Wish grants local teen’s wish
Today kicked off 12 days of holiday wishes for one brave South Mississippi teen battling cancer. Kaleq and his family received the full Mississippi Aquarium experience and even a few big surprises. They say wishes do come…
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann says upcoming budget will be affected by unemployment figures
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann says there are a lot of uncertainities facing lawmakers as they prepare to start a new session in less than one month. Lt Governor Delbert Hosemann says a strong economy, despite Covid 19, has helped keep the state on solid financial footing. However, Hosemann pointed out […]
Mississippi Maritime Museum announces first executive director
The Mississippi Maritime Museum announces Lorren West as their first executive director. West has an extensive background in college education management. She’s worked in colleges across the country and served as president of one for 18 years.…
Gulfport-Orange Grove Rotary Club annual Christmas for Kids event
Thirty-one years and going strong, that’s just how long the Gulfport-Orange Grove Rotary Club has been providing gifts for young people here in South Mississippi. Members of the Gulfport-Orange Grove Rotary Club work year-round to help out…
Harrison Central High band hosting ‘Pride of the Coast’ silent auction
2020 has provided many challenges for high school students and parents at Harrison Central High School have banded together this holiday season to support students in the marching band. This is the first time the Pride of…
Long Beach High moving to virtual learning through December 18th
Long Beach High School announced they will move to virtual learning for the next two weeks. LBHS had 14 students test positive for COVID-19 and 135 plus students have been identified as close contacts. In an announcement…
The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign provides donations to thousands in need
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with all the decorations out and about and now it is beginning to sound like Christmas thanks to the Salvation Army’s bell ringers. Their Red Kettle Campaign is in…
Second Liners cancel 2021 Mardi Gras events
Another Gulf Coast club announces the cancelation of the 2021 Mardi Gras events as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. For the first time since Hurricane Katrina, the Second Liners Mardi Gras Club of Biloxi canceled all eight…
Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock names new CEO
Ochsner Health has named Wilson Thomas as Chief Executive Officer for Ochsner Medical Center- Hancock and Hancock’s affiliated Health Centers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Thomas, a native of Mobile, most recently served as Project CEO for Community Health Systems,…
12/8 - Rob's "Warming Trend" Tuesday Afternoon Forecast
A beautiful Tuesday afternoon ahead with sunny skies but cool temperatures...
Mississippi Dept. of Health reports 1,732 new cases of COVID-19, 56 deaths Tuesday morning
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 1,732 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 56 deaths as of Tuesday morning. 42 deaths occurred between November 24 and December 7, and 14 occurred between November 8…
12/8 - Rob Knight's Tuesday Mid-Morning Forecast
A very cold start this morning but the warm-up will begin later today...
Deadline to request meals for Feed the Needy is December 14th
With Christmas just 18 days away, Harrison County’s Feed the Needy program is gearing up for its last meal distribution of the holiday season. Thirty-one years and still going strong, Harrison County’s annual holiday meal distribution program…
Remembering the life of Molly Lee
The Gulfport community, along with students and staff at Gulfport High, are mourning the loss of student Molly Lee, who passed away last Friday. For Bailey Smith, the loss of her friend Molly Lee, is hard to…
Enrolling in AmeriCorps program
Climb CDC, a local nonprofit, betters the youth in our community by helping them with workforce training. This gives them a skill set that they can use for their careers and not just temporary employment. They’re enrolling…
‘Smiles for Saucier’ School Supply Drive at Saucier Elementary School
Students and staff at Saucier Elementary School were on the receiving end of some holiday cheer this morning. A group from West Wortham Elementary and Middle Schools delivered gifts to Saucier Elementary. They called it ‘Smiles for Saucier School Supply…
Drive-by Farewell ceremony for Harrison County EMA Director Rupert Lacy
‘What the HAIL Rupert?’ and other funny signs were seen at the drive-by farewell for the now former Harrison County Emergency Management Agency Director Rupert Lacy. That’s apparently an inside joke regarding Lacy’s sometimes comedic emails. Lacy…
Biloxi’s annual Christmas on the Water boat parade took place Saturday
The annual Christmas on the Water boat parade did not disappoint as boats lit up the water parading from the Beau Rivage to the Golden Nugget Casino. Boat owners prepared all year to display their boats in…
Sixth annual Pet Pawrade in Pass Christian
The sixth annual Pass Christian Christmas Pawrade brought Christmas spirit to pet owners and their furry friends. Big, small, and everything in between, the pawrade organizers accepted all pets to participate. Pets and pet owners dressed up…
Christmas Market taking place at the Biloxi Visitors Center
At the Biloxi Visitors Center you can now shop with local small businesses for the perfect Christmas gift. Each weekend until December 20th, the Biloxi Visitors Center will host their Christmas Market. There’s everything from hand-made body…