Goula Grinch has a change of heart
The Goula Grinch may be big and furry and green, but one thing is for sure, his heart isn’t mean. He spread Christmas cheer throughout Pascagoula city today. Gifting ornaments and gift cards in a new old-fashioned…
Ice skating continues at the Biloxi Coliseum
Folks on the Coast still have the opportunity to hit the ice at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Skating will continue every day until January 17th, expect for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Theme nights…
Morning Star Baptist Church held their Holiday Food Drop today
With Christmas only two days away, a local church is celebrating the reason for the season and setting out on a mission to feed hundreds. Dozens of volunteers gathered at the Morning Star Baptist Church in Gulfport…
Beau Rivage donates 150 Christmas meals to Loaves and Fishes
The Beau Rivage partnered with Loaves and Fishes for their annual Christmas meal giveaway with the goal of helping those in need. Bringing joy to those in the community this holiday season, the Beau Rivage and Loaves…
Long Beach car dealership and the Grinch team up to provide warm socks to the homeless
A local car dealership teamed up with one Christmas character that’s an unlikely helper: the Grinch! Chuck Ryan Cars of Long Beach held their inaugural Christmas Sock hop with the Grinch, collecting socks for the homeless. Maybe…
Safety measures for local churches during Christmas services
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services have some of the biggest turn outs all year for churches across the Coast. During normal circumstances, most would consider that a good thing, but during a pandemic that can be…
Alabama fisherman saves 19-year-old driver in Mobile
A 19-year-old driver in Alabama lost control of his truck Tuesday and ran off into Mobile Bay. Luckily, a fisherman was in the right place at the right time. Nineteen-year-old Gavin Foster and James Coleman Sr. were…
Biloxi PD looking for missing mother and son
Biloxi Police are asking for your help in locating 22-year-old Justine Vernetta Thompson and her 2 year old son Trevonis Deandra Whitlock. Attempts have been made to locate the mother and her child at reported possible addresses in Hope VI…
Salvation Army opening cold weather shelters December 24th and 25th
The Salvation Army is opening their cold weather shelters for December 24th and 25th. The Gulfport and Pascagoula locations will both be open from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday. The Gulfport shelter is located at 2019 22nd…
12/23 - Rob Knight's "Severe Threat Overnight" Afternoon Forecast
There is a MARGINAL/SLIGHT risk for severe thunderstorms this evening for south Mississippi.
12/23 - Rob's "Severe Threat (Tonight)" Wednesday Morning Forecast
A warmer start this morning as a vigorous weather system will move through tonight...
‘Noise for Toys’ Christmas event at Marina Cantina
Two Gulf Coast musicians have partnered up with a local restaurant to help spread joy this Christmas season with the brand-new event ‘Noise for Toys.’ The event will be held tomorrow evening from 6 p.m. until 9…
Librarian adds Coastal twist to Christmas tale
This holiday season, one Biloxi artist used her talents to create a South Mississippi version of a popular Christmas Eve tale. Children’s librarian and artist Kelly Derouen has had to adjust to a new way of telling…
Sparklight donates to local food banks
Sparklight associates in the Biloxi and Pascagoula areas donated several hundred pounds of food and other goods to two area food banks this holiday season to help feed families in need, Loaves & Fishes community kitchen in Biloxi and Our…
Southeastern Grocers gives back millions to local communities
Southeastern Grocers, Inc., the parent company of Winn-Dixie grocery stores, has given more than $8.25 million back to local communities this year to support neighbors in need. The grocer has continued its dedication to the communities it…
Jackson County community mourning the loss of James ‘Beev’ Davis
The Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County is mourning the loss of a friend and ally. James Davis of Pascagoula worked with the Boys and Girls Club for two decades of his life. The 48-year-old, who…
Holiday Food Drop this Wednesday in Gulfport
Some organizations are getting into the spirit of Christmas by hosting a holiday food drop. This Wednesday at 10 a.m., families in need across the Coast can pull up in the parking lot of the Morning Star…
Biloxi VA receives Moderna vaccine
After originally expecting to receive their shipment of the Moderna vaccine Monday morning to being told the vaccine would come Wednesday to now receiving it earlier today, the Biloxi Veterans Affairs Medical Center has finally administered the…
Holiday travel at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
The CDC is urging individuals not to travel this holiday season to reduce the risk of catching or spreading COVID-19. According to AAA, there’s expected to be 60 percent less flights booked this year. They’re also anticipating…
12/22 - Rob's "Warmer Air Moving In" Afternoon Forecast
A BEAUTIFUL afternoon with sunny skies as high-pressure begins moving out of he area...
12/22 - Rob Knight's "Big Changes Ahead" Tuesday Morning Forecast
A cold start to the day with a VIGOROUS storm system developing west...
Biloxi VA prepares for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine arrival
With COVID-19 cases surging across the nation, anticipation for the distribution of vaccines is rising. The Moderna vaccine was scheduled to arrive at the Biloxi VA Hospital Monday morning with the first vaccine being administered Tuesday. However,…
MDOT offers winter travel safety tips
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has some tips for drivers traveling this holiday season. Although South Mississippi may not experience your typical snowfall, weather conditions can change quickly, and they are prepared to respond to any winter…
Local church set to hold Christmas Eve service
One holiday tradition COVID-19 has really shaken up is Christmas Eve church services. While in-person church services have never been shut down by Mississippi’s governor, dozens of churches opted to hold services virtually as a precaution. Gulfport’s…