Amtrak service on track to return to the Coast in 2022
Amtrak is set to make a comeback on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 2022. With the return of the passenger train that means cities along the area will see a boost in tourism and more money being…
All first responders now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Mississippi’s vaccine distribution rollout continues as teachers and all first responders are next in line to get the shot. For first responders who have continued their work on the front lines throughout the pandemic, the vaccine could…
Gulfport man arrested on charge of simple assault
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 52-year-old Eric Hardy of Gulfport on a charge of simple assault on a police officer. Officers responded to a report of an alleged shoplifting and attempted to arrest Hardy. During the course…
2/25 - Rob Knight's "Cloudy & Warm" Extended Forecast
Sunshine mixed with clouds as DENSE FOG continues over the sound and outer coastal waters...
2/25 - Rob's "Disruptive Weather" Morning Forecast
Widespread DENSE FOG is in the area with an advisory until mid-morning...
Gulf Coast Winter Classics return to the Harrison County Fairgrounds
The Gulf Coast’s premier equestrian event has returned after being cut short due to COVID-19 last year. South New Jersey resident Audrey Winzinger has participated in the Gulf Coast Winter Classics for 22 years now and she…
Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System hosts mass COVID-19 vaccination events in Biloxi, MS, and Pensacola, Fl
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System will host mass COVID-19 vaccination events at the Biloxi VA Medical Center in Biloxi, MS, and Joint Ambulatory Care Center in Pensacola, FL, on Saturday, February 27, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 4:30…
Mississippi Highway Patrol demonstrates the importance of wearing seatbelts
The Mississippi Highway Patrol put on a demonstration at today’s Battle of the Badges blood drive that could also help save lives. This vehicle simulates a rollover accident with an adult and child passenger inside. Neither of…
Zeta grant funds available for distribution through Salvation Army
Hurricane Zeta caused great damage to our community and the Salvation Army has acquired a grant to provide relief to those affected. The grant money is available to those in need in the lower six counties of…
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Law enforcement, Singing River Health System, Jasper the K9, firefighters, and every day citizens were out in full force today, rolling up their sleeves and donating blood to The Blood Center, which is facing a critical need…
Moss Point PD investigating 2020 drive-by shooting
The Moss Point Police Department is asking for help finding additional information about a drive-by shooting that happened November 5th, 2020. On November 5th just after 4 p.m., officers responded to Gregory Street regarding an unresponsive man by…
City of Moss calls special meeting following Mario King’s plea
With the removal of Mario King from office, the Moss Point Board of Alderman called for a special meeting this afternoon. On the agenda was swearing in Ward 3 Alderman Robert Byrd as the interim mayor Concluding…
Gulf Coast Amtrak service on track to return in 2022
A company official says Amtrak passenger service along the Gulf Coast is on track to return in 2022 and could come in the early part of next year. Amtrak Spokesman Marc Magliari confirmed that timeline. He says…
Detours for Fort Bayou drawbridge on State Route 609 closure in Jackson County
The Mississippi Department of Transportation will close the Fort Bayou drawbridge in mid-March for a bridge repair project in Ocean Springs. A detour will be in place using Interstate 10, Interstate 110 and State Route 57. “We ask the traveling public…
First accessory sentenced for role in murder of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen
Gulfport, Miss. – District Attorney Crosby Parker announced today that Dalentez Latavian Brice, age 22, of Biloxi, was sentenced after pleading guilty on May 19, 2020, to the charge of Hindering Prosecution of the Capital Murder of Biloxi Police Officer…
Harrah’s Gulf Coast to Host Job Fair for Seasonal Pool Positions
Biloxi, Miss. (February 17, 2021) – On Saturday, February 27, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Harrah’s Gulf Coast will host a job fair for seasonal pool positions inside Flavors Meeting Room. The job fair offers an exclusive opportunity for…
2/24 - Rob's "Spring-Like Conditions" Wednesday Afternoon Forecast
Another very nice "spring-like" afternoon ahead with sunshine and warm temperatures...
2/24 - Rob Knight's "Sunny & Warm" Wednesday Morning Forecast
Another cold start to the day but warmer than we have seen over the past week...
Scarlet Pearl Casino employees receive domestic violence training
Today employees at the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort began a special type of training to spot signs of domestic violence. Employees at the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort are gaining new knowledge when it comes to domestic violence…
New life coming to Singing River Mall property in Gautier
Gautier Mayor Phil Torjusen says the city is moving closer to bringing new life, development, and jobs to the Singing River Mall property that’s been vacant for about seven years now. Mayor Torjusen tells News 25 the…
Setting the scene for the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
They’ll be out for blood in Gautier tomorrow, but it’s all for a good, life-saving cause. South Mississippi law enforcement, fire fighters, and other community leaders are setting the stage at Gulf Coast Gas in Gautier for…
Jackson County man wanted for arson
A Jackson County man is wanted for arson by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and a probation violation through MDOC. Thirty-one-year-old Joseph Wenger has numerous tattoos, is 6’2” tall and weighs 180 pounds. If you have information…
Biloxi Police Department investigating shooting in the 800 block of Cedar Lake Road
On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 3:25 p.m., the Biloxi Police Department responded to the 800 block of Cedar Lake Road in reference to a 911 caller reporting a subject had been shot. Officers arrived on scene and found a…
Inmate death at Central MS Correctional Facility
The State Department of Corrections announced an inmate has died at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility. The department said 39-year-old Ronald Frederick Apgar III was pronounced dead Friday. He was serving 12 years for grand larceny and false…