Year in Review: Top 10 Stories of 2020
Many of us are ready to put 2020 behind us as the clock ticks down to a new and hopefully better year as we prepare to say hello to 2021. 2020 has certainly been a year that…
How local bars and restaurants are celebrating New Year’s Eve
The end of 2020 has many residents ready to celebrate a New Year, but with COVID-19 restrictions, New Year’s Eve celebrations aren’t the same. 2020 is an end of a year truly worth celebrating yet for Mississippians…
Six charged in shooting that injured teen in Vancleave
Six people, including a 16-year old, are in custody in Jackson County charged with what authorities say appears to be a drug related shooting that injured another teen. Sheriff Mike Ezell says the shooting happened in the early morning hours…
Victim in fatal Jackson County accident identified
State Troopers responded to a fatal wreck in Jackson County, MS on December 31, 2020, at 8:32 am Thursday morning that claimed the life of a Jackson County resident. Investigating Troopers reported a head-on collision occurred between two passenger pick-up…
12/31 - Rob Knight's "Severe Threat Tonight" Forecast
A warm and humid final afternoon of 2020 under partly cloudy skies...
12/31 - Rob "Final Day of The Year" Forecast
A warm start to this final day of the year with patchy fog and light rain moving in from the south...
Christmas tree drop off locations in Ocean Springs
The City of Ocean Springs has announced two drop-off locations for residents wanting to recycle their tree. Ocean Springs residents who wish to recycle their Christmas trees will have the opportunity to do so from December 30, 2020 through January…
Zeta debris removal update for unincorporated Harrison County
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has released a debris removal update for the unincorporated portions of the county. All areas of the unincorporated County should have had debris collected once at this point. If an address or street has…
No Mardi Gras parades in Biloxi in 2021
With COVID spikes across the nation and the start of carnival season just around the corner, whether to cancel or go through with Mardi Gras celebrations is a decision many organizations and cities have been debating. Biloxi…
Lynn Meadows hosting Countdown to Noon on New Year’s Eve
Lynn Meadows hosts the perfect way to celebrate the new year with the kiddos. Their annual Countdown to Noon is from 10 a.m. to noon on New Year’s Eve. For over 20 years, Countdown to Noon has…
Taking care of business as new stores open at the Edgewater Mall
While COVID has hit a number of businesses hard and even shut some down, others have found new opportunities. Business is going strong at Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. In fact, General Manager Terry Powell says some retailers…
Stepping it up in 2021
It’s the final countdown as we head into a new year and for those of you who are thinking about making a New Year’s resolution to get fit in 2021, News 25’s Toni Miles checks in with…
Keep pets safe during NYE fireworks
Fireworks are fun and colorful for us, but the loud sounds scare our fur babies. The Humane Society of South Mississippi shares some tips and tricks to keep your pet calm while celebrating the new year with…
No restricted firework zones on the beach in Harrison County
Gathering with family to set off fireworks is a common tradition every New Year’s Eve. There are only two times a year when fireworks are allowed to be set off on the beach: the Fourth of July…
Overlooked effects of fireworks on veterans
While ringing in the new year with fireworks can be a form of celebration for some, it can be a trigger for veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder. Fireworks going off on New Year’s Eve is a…
Woman critically injured in early morning fire in Biloxi
One person is in critical condition following an early morning fire in Biloxi. Shortly after 1 a.m., the city’s fire department received a call about a structural fire at 2381 Pass Road, the same building that houses…
George County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal accident
The George County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is investigating a pedestrian fatality that occurred on River Road in the Basin Community of George County, MS, yesterday evening. At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29th, 2020, the George County…
12/30 - Rob's "Warm & Humid" Afternoon Forecast
A very nice afternoon ahead with high temperatures way above seasonal norms...
12/30 - Rob Knight's "VERY WARM" Hump-Day Morning Forecast
A very warm start to the day as the WAY ABOVE seasonal temps will continue...
Liquor sales flowing around the Coast
Liquor sales have been flowing well here in South Mississippi according to one locally-owned store. While COVID-19 restrictions did slow down sales at the beginning of the year, things picked back up when COVID restrictions were loosened…
Edgewater Mall is ringing in the new year
After a tough start due to COVID-19 restrictions in 2020, retailers needed a boost in sales this year. Tanesha Jackson’s income and job were cut, along with other employees, when Master Cuts closed earlier this year at…
Recreational Gag season closing; commercial fishing seasons opening, closing
BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced this week that recreational fishing season for Gag will close in Mississippi territorial waters Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. The commercial season for sharks (aggregated large…
Mardi Gras t-shirt sales will continue in Pass Christian
The Pass Christian Mardi Gras Parade is canceled, along with many others on the Coast, but the carnival celebration doesn’t have to end. The Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce has partnered up with local tattoo artist Ben…
IP Casino announces Wreaths of Hope contest results
Local nonprofits went bell-to-bell in a wreath decorating competition. The IP Hotel Casino Resort Spa hosted a friendly competition giving away $10,000 to those who help Gulf Coast families. The IP Hotel and Casino counted all votes…