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.
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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…
Governor Reeves holds DMR press conference in Jones Park
Governor Tate Reeves was in Gulfport this afternoon for a press conference regarding the state’s Department of Marine Resources. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
Youth for Christ’s new building is under renovations in Gulfport
Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth for Christ is opening a new building in Gulfport. They’ve acquired a new property off of Pass Road that will serve the community as ministry, thrift store, and teen center. They’re expecting it to be one…
Justice Court Judge murdered in Moss Point
A justice court judge was murdered inside her home this morning in Moss Point. Police were called to a disturbance at 11:30 a.m. which then led to an officer-involved shooting. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. says 65-year-old Shelia Jackson…
Encompass Health to open ten new beds
Patients at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital at Memorial can rest a little easier knowing they’re in good hands and now even better beds. The facility added ten new beds this week, now making them a 43-bed hospital. As the only…
Nancy Depreo wins Diamondhead special mayoral election
The City of Diamondhead has a new mayor after a special election Tuesday. Councilwoman Nancy Depreo received the most votes in the special mayoral election, edging out Richard Willis for a crucial spot to fill as city leaders continue to…
10/21 - Rob's "Changing Pattern" Afternoon Forecast
Warm temperatures and a few/party clouds skies heading into this afternoon...
Teen arrested on charges of manslaughter in connection to crash that killed 2 people in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) —An 18-year-old has been arrested following a vehicle crash that killed two people earlier this month. The accident happened just before 7 p.m. on October 10 at the intersection of Highway 90 and Myrtle Street. When police…