Gulfport police community outreach
When Chris Ryle took over as chief of police in Gulfport back in early September, one of his four pillars and objectives as chief was more interactive community outreach. It looked like a press conference with all…
Annual Veterans for Veterans Golf Tournament gets rolling Saturday
Despite recent challenges, a local golf course, nonprofit, and people from throughout the region have stepped up to make sure an annual golf tournament fundraiser for those who have valiantly served our country gets rolling this weekend.…
Peter Anderson Festival takes place this weekend in Downtown Ocean Springs
The City of Ocean Springs is setting up for their 42nd annual Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival. This is the biggest art festival on the Coast and in order to ensure the safety of visitors and…
Gulfport Fire Department offers disaster relief
Today, dozens of people lined up at the Gulfport Premium Outlets for disaster relief thanks to the Gulfport Fire Department. Gulfport resident Lena Smith came to Gulfport Premium Outlets in need of a tarp for roof protection…
Comeback Coolers went on first local mission
The local nonprofit Comeback Coolers, like the Coast, has had a very active hurricane season. They’re based out of Ocean Springs and are committed to bringing relief to hurricane survivors in the form of coolers filled with…
Tis the season for Christmas music on Magic 93.7
Whether it’s ‘Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree,’ ‘Grandma got run over by a reindeer,’ or ‘Silent Night,’ or one of the hundreds of Christmas songs out there, nothing says it is beginning to look a lot like…
Hurricane Zeta Debris Removal Will Begin November 9 in Unincorporated Jackson County
Jackson County’s debris contractor will begin picking up Hurricane Zeta debris in the unincorporated areas on Monday, November 9. In an effort to expedite the process, residents are asked to place their debris curbside, in right-of-way area, without blocking the roadway or…
CARES Act assistance applications open November 9
BILOXI, Miss. – Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act applications for commercial and charter fisheries participants will open Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at 8 a.m. on the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) website at dmr.ms.gov/cares-act-assistance/. Applicants must be a…
Portion of Harrison County sand beach reopened
The Harrison Sand Beach Department has opened a portion of the beach in Harrison County. It is open from Jones Park (20th Ave.) in Gulfport to Rodenburg Avenue in Biloxi. The bon fire pits are not being permitted until the burn…
Hurricane Zeta Preliminary Damage Reports Update #5
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to work with our local county EMA directors to assess the damage. At this time, counties are reporting a total of 32,071 homes damaged or affected by Hurricane Zeta. MEMA…
CTA Resuming all Fixed Routes post Hurricane Zeta
After Hurricane Zeta, it was unsafe to run a few of CTA’s normal fixed routes. CTA has been monitoring road conditions and checking the safety of their routes daily and decided that it is safe to return to a full…
11/6 - Rob Knight's Friday Afternoon/Weekend Forecast
A nice warm afternoon ahead as clouds continue to move into the area...
Traffic stop leads to arrests in drug, weapons case
George County Sheriff's deputies arrested two men on drug and weapons charges after a traffic stop. Deputies with the George County Sheriff’s Office were patrolling in the Brushy Creek Road area of Rocky Creek on Oct. 22 when they made…
George County makes arrest in burglary investigation
Deputies with the George County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest Friday in an investigation into a burglary in the Shipman community. Deputies answered a call Thursday regarding a home intruder in the 100 block of Scout Trail in the Shipman…
Gulfport native to take command at Camp Shelby on Saturday
Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center will host a change of command ceremony to welcome Gulfport native Col. Richard L. Weaver, the center's new commander, and also to celebrate the accomplishments of outgoing CO Col. Bobby M. Ginn. The ceremony…
Coronavirus Aid Relief assistance for fishermen opens Nov. 9
Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act applications for commercial and charter fisheries participants will open 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9 on the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources website at dmr.ms.gov/cares-act-assistance/. Applicants must be a Mississippi resident 18 years…
11/6 - Rob Knight's Friday Morning Forecast
A nice start this morning with warmer temperatures and a few upper-level clouds...
Magnolia House releases new seasonal menu
One of Harrah’s Gulf Coast’s flagship restaurants is rolling out an updated menu for the fall and holiday season. Magnolia House by Chef Kelly English releases an updated menu for each season and this season featured more…
Traffic changes made for Peter Anderson Festival in Ocean Springs
This weekend Downtown Ocean Springs will be busier than usual as it hosts the 42nd annual Peter Anderson Festival Saturday and Sunday. In order to accommodate the festival, its vendors, and the safety of all attendees there, several roads will…
Former Jackson County Sheriff Mike Byrd passes away
Former Jackson County Sheriff Mike Byrd has died following a battle with COVID-19. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department announced on their Facebook page that Byrd had died this afternoon in a Mobile hospital. Today was also Byrd’s…
Sand tiger shark at Mississippi Aquarium has novel surgery
One of Mississippi Aquarium’s resident sand tiger sharks named Stella successfully underwent an innovative new spinal surgery on September 29th, performed by the veterinary team at Mississippi Aquarium and several specialists from across the country. Stella was…
Coast Coliseum hosting concert in honor of law enforcement and first responders
Friday night the Coast Coliseum is hosting a concert honoring local law enforcement and first responders. The musical line up includes Derek Norsworthy, Cole Jones, and headlines Randy Houser. The concert takes place outside on the front…
Ingalls hosted hiring event at the Coast Convention Center
Ingalls Shipbuilding held a drive thru hiring event at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention Center. Ingalls encouraged anyone interested in a career with the company to come through the event. Once at the convention center, drivers were…
Lt. Governor presents Jackson County Chamber of Commerce with new state flag
Today Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann made his way down to the Mississippi Gulf Coast where he spoke at an event hosted by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and presented Mississippi’s new state flag. Lt. Governor Delbert…