10/14 - Rob's "Beautiful/Low Humidity" Wednesday Afternoon Forecast
Beautiful conditions this afternoon as dry air will have relative humidity dropping into the 20/30% range...
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Plant it Pink at Singing River Ocean Springs Imaging Center
It’s just about halfway through the month of October and the Gulf Coast community is still finding ways to bring awareness to breast cancer. The landscaping at Singing River’s Ocean Springs Imaging Center received a makeover Tuesday, courtesy of the…
Mississippi Gulf Coast National Panhellenic Council holds Virtual Voter information forum
Voters on the Coast had the opportunity this evening to gain more information about this year’s ballot in Mississippi. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter of the National Panhellenic Council held a virtual voter information forum over zoom for interested voters.…
7-year-old autistic boy who ran away found safe in Moss Point Tuesday
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) — Moss Point Police say that 7-year-old Carson, who has autism, has been found safe and unharmed following a six hour search Tuesday. Police Chief Brandon Ashley says Carson was found in an abandoned house off…
U.S. Navy celebrates its 245th birthday
Today marks the U.S. Navy’s 245th birthday and sailors are reflecting on what the big day means to them. The theme for this year’s birthday is ‘victory at sea,’ commemorating the 75th anniversary of the close of World War II.…
Applicants rolled through the South Mississippi Regional Center Job Fair
The South Mississippi Regional Center Job Fair got underway at the Win Job Center in Gulfport today and it looks like brighter days are ahead for dozens of South Mississippians. Applicants started rolling in early Tuesday morning in hopes of…
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services helping build future skills
The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services has been working for years to help those with disabilities hone new skills for the local and regional workforce. There are several ability works sites throughout the state of Mississippi, including one in Gulfport,…
Your CBD Store in Ocean Springs celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month
The month of October celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Goff family is just like every other family, but what exactly makes them so special? Well, it’s not what, but who. Noah Goff is their 13-year-old son who was…
Jackson County School District virtual students return to campus
As announced on October 6th by the Jackson County School District, virtual students returned to in-class learning today. According to Superintendent Dr. John Strycker about 1,000 students were out in the virtual learning program. However, the vote for those students…
Coast Guard rescues three people and three dogs from Pascagoula Ship Channel
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) - The Coast Guard says it pulled three people and three dogs from the water after their shrimp boat sank off Mississippi. A news release says two people were holding onto a life ring and one to a…
Hancock County School District making changes to distance learning plan
Hancock County School District is working to bring all virtual learners back to classrooms beginning Monday, October 26th. The district currently serves 4,159 students with 576 of those students being long-term distance learners. All students are expected to be physically…
How to make ‘boxtumes’
Looking for a fun engaging activity for you and your kids this Halloween? You can start thinking inside the box and create a ‘boxtume.’ Tuesday morning, News 25 worked alongside Emily Sham, the owner of Two Men and a Truck,…
Charges upgraded for three men in connection with body found in Pascagoula River
The three men charged with accessory after the fact to capital murder in the death of a Gautier man are now each charged with capital murder. Twenty-seven year-old Zachary Cooper of Moss Point, 36-year-old Jason Lee Miller of Lucedale, and…
Buddy Walk Drive-Thru parade takes place Saturday
A 20 year tradition with a wonderful cause continues this Saturday in Gulfport to raise awareness for those with Down syndrome. The Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society will host their 20th annual Buddy Walk, but with a different approach. Due…
Darwell’s Café owner explains the café’s closure
Darwell’s Café in Long Beach closed its doors Sunday night. This spot was well known for its live music, BYOB option, and appearances on Food Network’s popular TV show ‘Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.’ Owner Darwell Yeager III tells News 25…
Moss Point police searching for missing/endangered child
The Moss Point Police Department is searching for a seven-year-old special needs child who ran away from the area around Cracker Barrel and the Comfort Inn near Interstate 10. The child is not from this area and was last seen…
Accident on South Swan Road sends one person to hospital
A midday accident sent on person to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. The accident happened around 11:30 a.m. today on South Swan Road. The driver of a tan truck involved in the single vehicle accident sustained major injuries and…
Bay St. Louis man arrested for alleged felony malicious mischief
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 65-year-old Richard Lee Settle of Bay St. Louis on a warrant for alleged Felony Malicious Mischief. The arrest was the result of several reported commercial Properties that had been vandalized with spray painted graffiti. All…
Governor Tate Reeves announces two State Board of Education Appointments
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced two Mississippi State Board of Education appointments: Angela Bass from Jackson and Glen East from Gulfport. The appointees reflect the Governor's commitment to continuous improvement in education. "Mississippi's children deserve our steadfast commitment…
10/13 - Rob's "Beautiful" Tuesday Afternoon Forecast
Post frontal passage will continue to bring a less humid air mass into south Mississippi...
Hattiesburg Police searching for first-degree murder suspect 22-year-old Alex Carmichael Williams
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV) — The Hattiesburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect in an ongoing homicide investigation. Alex Carmichael Williams, 22, of Hattiesburg, has an active arrest warrant for first-degree murder in the shooting…
10/13 - Rob Knight's Tuesday Mid-Morning Forecast
A nice start to the day as a weak dry front overhead is pushing SE...
47-year-old inmate convicted of manslaughter dies in Jackson
JACKSON, MISS. (WCBI) – An inmate convicted of manslaughter and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon dies in prison. Mississippi Department of Corrections says 47-year-old Krysta Lesherri Chewe died Sunday at Merit Health Central in Jackson. MDOC says Chewe had already been hospitalized there once this year. Chewe was sentenced in December of […]
MEMA releases preliminary Hurricane Delta damage reports
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency releases preliminary Hurricane Delta damage reports. Those early reports are coming in from southwest Mississippi. Adams County, where Natchez is located, is reporting damage to 27 homes. Three of those houses were destroyed. One business had major damage. Claiborne County had six homes impacted. Jefferson, Lincoln, and […]