2/11 - Rob's "Afternoon HEAVY RAIN" Forecast
Wet conditions will continue this afternoon with the THREAT for heavy rainfall...
Police: Suspect dead following hostage situation in Gulfport early Thursday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — One person is dead following an officer-involved shooting early Thursday morning in Gulfport. Gulfport Police say officers responded at about 1:40 a.m. to a 911 call reporting a domestic dispute in the 100 block of David…
Students at Gautier High School put on blood drive
Blood is always in need and especially now because of the coronavirus, so students at Gautier High School decided to host a blood drive. The students incorporated a blood drive with a fundraiser to help those in…
Remembering William Lee Brumfield
People Across the Coast continue to mourn the loss of their friend local businessman William Lee Brumfield. Pastor Nick Peeples said, "When I got the news, it was disbelief at first. No, that couldn't be." Those who…
Mississippi Coast residents remember local businessman William Lee Brumfield
People Across the Coast continue to mourn the loss of their friend local businessman William Lee Brumfield. Pastor Nick Peeples said, “When I got the news, it was disbelief at first. No, that couldn’t be.” Those who knew William Lee Brumfield are still in shock following his death Tuesday morning. The 64-year-old died after being […]
CTA offering free rides for those in the Mardi Gras spirit on Fat Tuesday
You can get a ticket to ride, for free, if you get into the Mardi Gras spirit next Tuesday. February 16th is Fat Tuesday and while there won’t be any parades winding down South Mississippi streets, the…
Harrison Central High decorates the hallways for Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras parades and festivities have been canceled along the Coast, but that did not stop Harrison Central High School from keeping the Mardi Gras spirit rolling. Moon Pies, beads, and floats are what most people look…
Long Beach residents receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Today in Long Beach at the West Harrison Civic Center first dose COVID-19 vaccines were given to patients 65 and older and anyone 18 years or older with underlying health conditions. Memorial prepared to give 600 first…
‘Restaurants Act’ would create $120B fund
Some restaurants took a double whammy hit last year due to Zeta and the COVID pandemic. Restaurants are among the most adversely-impacted industries overall, especially when it comes to COVID restrictions and guidelines. A number of local…
More Than $12.5 million in disaster relief approved for Mississippi so far
The Small Business Administration has approved more than $12.5 million in low interest loans to help Mississippians recovering from Hurricane Zeta. These are latest numbers today, according to the United States SBA. The money stems from 449…
MGCCC and Memorial Hospital partnering for scholarship for medical students
Connecting business, industry, and education, Memorial Hospital has extended their partnership with MGCCC’s nursing program. The number one ranked nursing program and community college in Mississippi has extended their partnership with Memorial Hospital, offering students a new…
Biloxi man wanted for Sunday shooting in George County
A Biloxi man is wanted in a shooting that occurred in the Benndale Community on Sunday, February 7th. Police say he is considered armed and dangerous. Eighteen-year-old Harold Latrell Edwards of Biloxi is wanted for one count…
Harrison County Sheriff's Office investigating body found in Saucier
On Wednesday, February 10th, 2021, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the discovery of a body off a forestry road in Saucier. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, on Monday, February 8th, 2021, Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a…
Furlan’s Marine in Gautier awarded $100,000
The owners of a family owned and run business in Gautier are feeling like they hit the jackpot and they’ve got the check to prove it. Furlan’s Marine won $100,000 through Waste Management’s ‘Million Dollar Shot’ contest…
Lottery, casino bill gets first test in Alabama Legislature
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A lottery and casino bill is getting its first test in the Alabama Legislature. The Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee is considering the bill Wednesday morning. The bill by Republican Sen.…
Memorial distributing vaccine in multiple communities
Memorial Hospital is hosting vaccination distributions across the Coast. They had distributions in Gulfport at the Isaiah Fredericks Community Center. Their goal is to hold distributions in a variety of locations to ensure there is equal opportunity…
2/10 - Rob Knight's "Wet Pattern Continues" Afternoon Forecast
The area has already seen heavy rainfall this morning, with more to come this afternoon...
Biloxi VA Medical Center to host drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations Feb. 13 by appointment only
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System's Biloxi Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Biloxi is set to provide drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations on Saturday, Feb. 13. Using the mass vaccination model used by numerous public health…
Sanitation robots helping Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System during pandemic
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System has employed the help of some robots to help keep its hospitals clean, two of which can be found in Biloxi. Say hello to one of the Biloxi VA Environmental…
Community turns out to honor fallen deputy Lt. Michael Boutte
Tributes poured out from Coast residents this afternoon as they said their final goodbyes to Lt. Michael Boutte. Hundreds of Harrison County residents lined Highway 90 to pay their final respects to fallen Lt. Michael Boutte. Gulfport…
South Mississippi toddler is the face behind a proposed law
A toddler in Ocean Springs is the face behind a movement, proposed legislation called ‘Hudson’s Law,’ Senate Bill 2746 and House Bill 1004, being considered by the state legislature. Hudson’s Law is all about how it can…
Singing River distribute thousands of COVID-19 vaccines
Singing River Health Services staff has distributed thousands of vaccines to Gulf Coast residents in the month. Today, that number increased by the minute as people filed into the Jackson County Fair Grounds in Pascagoula, waiting to…
Victim identified in fatal pedestrian involved accident on near Cowan Road
A pedestrian who was was hit and killed by a person driving a vehicle traveling east on Highway 90 near Cowan Road has been identified as 64-year-old William Lee Brumfield. The driver reportedly ran off into the sand, hitting the…
Remembering fallen Hancock County Deputy Lt. Michael Boutte
Lt. Michael Boutte was laid to rest today and hundreds attended his visitation to honor the fallen Hancock County deputy. “All units be advised; central dispatch has lost contact with Hancock 53.” That was the dispatcher’s last…