10/19 - Rob's "Warmer, More Humid" Afternoon Forecast
Temperatures continue to warm heading into this afternoon with humid conditions back in the area...
Alabama woman faces federal Kidnapping Charges, children recovered safely
JACKSON, MISS. – Sarah Lynne Caswell, 33, of Mobile, Ala. has been charged with kidnapping after abducting her two children during a supervised visit on Friday in Pascagoula. Caswell was taken into custody by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office on Monday…
Ocean Springs woman who embezzled $2M from Gulfport chemical company sentenced to 3 years in prison
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)– Lisa Gordon-Scruggs, 53, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden to 36 months in prison, followed by one year of supervised release, for filing a false tax return. U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst…
586 new COVID-19 cases reported in Mississippi over the weekend, no new deaths
(WXXV) — Today's report from the Mississippi State Department of Health includes total cases and deaths from both Saturday and Sunday. MSDH is reporting an additional 586 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and no deaths. 233 cases were reported as…
Need a ride to the polls? "Extend a Hand, Help a Friend" is providing free rides for absentee voting.
(WXXV) — Need a ride to the polls? "Extend a Hand, Help a Friend" is providing free rides to go vote for those in South Mississippi. "Extend a Hand, Help a Friend" is a non-profit organization based in Gulfport. If…
10/19 - Rob Knight's Monday Mid-Morning Forecast
Dense fog along the area is dissipating with clear skies ahead this morning...
Gov. Reeves declares Oct. 19-23 as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Governor Tate Reeves declares October 19-23, 2020 as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. A record-breaking 115 tornadoes were confirmed last year in Mississippi. While April was the most active month for tornadoes in 2019,…
2 Mississippi inmates die in separate Jackson hospitals
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI)- Two inmates from different prisons have died in separate Jackson hospitals. Mississippi Department of Corrections says 66-year-old Charles Bates died Friday at Merit Health Central. 44-year-old Thaddeus Antwon Scales died Thursday night at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Bates was serving a 27-year sentence in Rankin County for child pornography and […]
Ocean Springs High School preps for upcoming theatre show
Theatre students at Ocean Springs High School are working hard preparing for their first show of the year. Things might look a little different thanks to COVID-19, but these students are ready to break a leg. It’s nearly showtime for…
Gulfport Police Department investigating shooting on 47th Avenue
The Gulfport Police Department is currently investigating a shooting in the 2000 block of 47th Avenue. On October 16th, 2020 at 7:12 p.m., the Gulfport Police were notified of a suspect lying in the roadway suffering from multiple gunshots. The…
Walkway dedicated to local bishop in Biloxi
Today, the Abundant Life Evangelist Church hosted a street dedication ceremony for Bishop Jason Johnson. The church is celebrating 30 years of ministry and partnered with the City of Biloxi to have the corner of Rodenburg Avenue and Welch Lane…
Fourth annual Gulf Coast Equality Fest will be virtual
It’s not the weather, but COVID to blame for the cancelation of the live event that was scheduled for this year’s Gulf Coast Equality Fest, but the show will still go on, it will just be online. Equality Fest started…
Sweet Belongings store holds grand opening in D’Iberville
Sweet Belongings opened its doors in D’Iberville today. What’s even sweeter than the name is that 100 percent of the store’s proceeds go toward fighting the war on human trafficking. The new up-scale boutique store is brought to you by…
Goodwill’s costume helpers are eager to help you find the perfect costume
Looking for a ghoulish gown? Let Goodwill’s costume helpers get you fitted for Halloween. This morning, Costume helpers dressed News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf as a pirate and Mary Poppins. These costume helpers are available all along the Coast for the…
CASA of Harrison County needs coat and jacket donations
CASA of Harrison County is asking for your help to donate coats or jackets for children in need. With colder days ahead they’re preparing now by asking for all sizes from kids to adults. They especially need adult sizes since…
What’s new at the Gulfport Museum of History
Open for less than a year, you might say the Gulfport Museum of History has a history of its own, but in the true spirit of the resiliency South Mississippi residents are known for, the museum is not only back…
Deceased male found on Hubert Street in Moss Point identified
Moss Point Police and the Jackson County Coroner’s office have identified the deceased male found at a vacant home in the 5400 block of Hubert Street on Thursday. The male was identified through fingerprints as David Harold Hudson, 70. An…
Area of Debuys Road to close to thru traffic for sewer repairs
Gulfport, Mississippi-- The area of Debuys Road between East Pass Road and Switzer Road will be closed to thru traffic for sewer repairs. This also includes the east bound turning lane of East Pass Road. The road closure has been…
Fall Muster takes place at Beauvoir this weekend
Beauvoir in Biloxi will host its 34th annual Fall Muster Saturday and Sunday. The Civil War came to an end in 1865, but spectators still gather for battle reenactments 155 years later. The home of former president of the Confederate…
20th annual Buddy Walk takes place Saturday
Also happening Saturday is a 20-year tradition with a wonderful cause to raise awareness for those with Down syndrome during Down Syndrome Awareness Month. The Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society will host their 20th annual Buddy Walk tomorrow but with…
Empire Fighting Championship event streams on Facebook Saturday
If you are looking for a fight this weekend, all you have to do is go on Facebook and stream the Empire Fighting Championship event taking place in Biloxi. The event is already sold out. However, all 14 MMA fights…
Sweet Belongings grand opening in D’Iberville
Sweet Belongings is opening its doors in D’Iberville today. What’s even sweeter than the name is that one hundred percent of the store’s proceeds go towards a great cause. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf has more.
Goodwill Costume helpers eager to help you find the perfect costume
Need an affordable fun Halloween costume? Visit Goodwill where they have costume helpers on standby eager to help you find the perfect outfit. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf has more.
10/16 - Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight's "Beautiful Weekend" Forecast
A few mid/upper level clouds linger with winds gusting into the 20 mph range...