10/23 - Rob Knight's "Wet" Friday Morning Forecast
A fairly nice start to the day with light fog and mild temperatures...
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Local military man reunites with family, meets six-week-old daughter for the first time
Smiles, tears, and hugs were aplenty at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport as the Tipp family welcomed home father and husband Dustin Tipp from deployment. Tipp was deployed since March this year and missed the birth of his six-week-old daughter named…
Community Q&A with Gulfport Police Chief Chris Ryle
Gulfport Police Chief Chris Ryle reached out to the community this evening with a question and answer session. Gulfport’s new Police Chief Chris Ryle is continuing a tradition of outreach to the communities his department serves. "Our service population is…
Mobile home fire in Harrison County
Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to a mobile home fire earlier today. Firefighters arrived on scene after reports of a mobile home fire near Crestwick Street. During the efforts to put out the fire one firefighter was injured. He was…
Getting ready for the Gautier Mullet and Music Fest
Something fishy is going on Saturday in Jackson County. The 30th annual Gautier Mullet and Music Fest is sure to safely lure in families and festivalgoers. Over the years, people from all walks of life have been hooked on the…
Live Local: Biloxi Cemetery Tour
Lace up your shoes and take a stroll with News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf in today’s edition of ‘Live Local.’ For today’s spooky story, we visit the Biloxi Cemetery with Biloxi Library Historian Jane Shambra. The Biloxi Cemetery is filled with…
Groundbreaking for North Park Estates in Gulfport
Harrison County and Gulfport officials gathered this afternoon to celebrate the groundbreaking of North Park Estates in North Gulfport. The $17 million project that has been in the works for nearly 12 years will feature 80 single family rental homes.…
Community Q&A with Gulfport Police Chief
Gulfport’s new police chief is continuing his department’s outreach to the community this evening with a question and answer session with local residents. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
Investigation underway in murder of Jackson County Judge Sheila Osgood
The murder of Jackson County Justice Court Judge Sheila Jackson Osgood has rocked the Moss Point community. The investigation into what happened Wednesday is underway. There are more questions than answers surrounding the death of beloved Jackson County Justice Court…
Rockco-McFarland Household Hazardous Waste site celebrates 25 years
Lots of trash talk this morning in Harrison County, but it’s all for a good cause. This year marks 25 years since the Rockco-McFarland Household Hazardous Waste Site was founded and began providing Harrison County residents the chance to drop…
Moss Point Mayor Mario King releases statement on death of Judge Shelia Osgood
Moss Point Mayor Mario King has released a statement regarding Judge Shelia Osgood who was murdered inside her home Wednesday. The statement reads: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Honorable Judge Sheila Osgood. Our condolences to…
CASA of Harrison County honors two volunteers for special award
CASA of Harrison County recognized two special people Wednesday evening at an awards ceremony. Ellen and Billy Alexander have been named Volunteers of the Year by the National CASA-Guardian Ad Litem Association for Children. They are among the nearly 97,000…
Controversy over Community Development Block Grant money in Gulfport
Wednesday evening, the Gulfport City Council held a public hearing on the proposed Community Development Block Grant amendment. The City of Gulfport recently released its proposed community development block grants budget where the city hopes to reallocate unused CDBG funding…
10/22 - Rob's "Spotty Rain" Thursday Afternoon Forecast
A warm afternoon ahead with increasing humidity and a few spotty showers possible...
Mississippi State University PD confirms George County teen found safe
Sid Salter, Chief Communications Officer Mississippi State University Mississippi State University Police Department confirms that Nicholas Smith has been found alive and well in Columbus. In a release, the university states they "are grateful to the Columbus Police Department and…
10/22 - Rob Knight's Friday-Eve Mid-Morning Forecast
Patchy fog is dissipating along with low-level clouds here in south Mississippi...
Obama Endorses Espy in Mississippi; Trump Backs Hyde-Smith
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Democrat trying to unseat a Republican U.S. senator in Mississippi said Wednesday that he has received his “biggest endorsement yet,” from former President Barack Obama. “Mike Espy has a…
Clay County Sheriff’s deputy saves 1-year-old boy’s life
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – On Friday, a Clay County Sheriff’s deputy was in the right place at the right time to save the life of a choking 1-year-old boy. “‘Help me, my baby’s dying, my baby’s dead, help me, help me! I know you can help me,” said Lt. Cassondra Smith, describing the cries […]
Joe Spraggins reappointed as DMR executive director
Governor Tate Reeves was in Gulfport this afternoon to announce his pick to lead the Department of Marine Resources. As Governor Tate Reeves continues to put together his executive team, he’s reappointed a familiar face to lead the Department of…
Saints Linebacker DeMario Davis' mother speaks out on overcoming adversity
In a year that has changed so many lives so quickly, Saints linebacker Demario Davis and his mother Sue Magee have teamed up to help empower young women through their 2020 Go on Girls Conference. The conference, which is now…
Coastal Creative Hive group benefits local artists
Sit back, relax, and enjoy local artwork. A local group called ‘Coastal Creative Hive’ was created in 2018 and it’s a group of crafters and artists. They do pop-up art shows all across the Coast to promote local artists. Their…
Gulfport Fire Engineer Jon Wilson named 2020 First Responder of the Year
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — 2020 has not been easy on first responders, but Keesler Federal Credit Union’s First Responder of the Year program is taking time to honor many of those deserving people, including a member of the Gulfport Fire…
Pass Christian Elementary Student Spotlight
Several students are in the spotlight at Pass Christian Elementary School. The school has just named this month’s student of the month for each grade level. It’s one of the school’s programs that continues despite some challenges due to COVID.…
Planting seeds of greatness at Pass Christian Elementary School
In this current era and struggles with COVID-19, schools nationwide are doing a balancing act, working to keep students safe while also keeping lessons interactive. Pass Christian Elementary School is using a storybook pumpkin patch to grow students’ creativity through…