11/17 - Rob Knight's "Sunny & Warm" Afternoon Forecast
Temperatures have warmed nicely with a lovely autumn afternoon ahead.
New Orleans cancels all Mardi Gras parades for 2021 due to COVID-19
NEW ORLEANS (WXXV) — New Orleans will not roll any parades during Carnival season in 2021, the city announced on the mayor's website on Tuesday. Mayor LaToya Cantrell's website offered an "Frequently Asked Questions" section that included the question, "Will…
Mississippi reporting an additional 905 cases of COVID-19 and 36 deaths as of Tuesday morning
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 905 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 36 deaths. Nineteen deaths occurred between November 10 and November 16, and 17 occurred between September 23 and November 11, identified…
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves proposes phasing out state income tax
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says the state should phase out its individual income tax to attract new residents. Reeves on Monday released his proposed state budget for the year that…
Governor Reeves adds more counties to mask mandate
JACKSON, MISS. (WCBI) – Governor Tate Reeves adds several north Mississippi counties to a growing mask mandate. Itawamba, Montgomery, Pontotoc, and Winston are now part of growing lists. Lee and Yalobusha Counties are under the same order until December 11th. Last week, Mississippi saw at least three days where more than one thousand new cases […]
Grand opening for Singing River Gulfport
The Singing River Health System is celebrating the addition of another facility to service patients in the North Gulfport area. Singing River Health System rolled out the red carpet for its newest care facility on the Coast.…
Gulfport resident still awaits help for Zeta damage
Gulfport residents are still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Zeta including disabled vet Brian McDowell. During Zeta, a tree fell on McDowell’s mobile home and cracked the roof on his and his wife’s bedroom. McDowell says…
Working to get traffic signals back on after Zeta
Hurricane Zeta left many things on the Coast battered and destroyed including multiple traffic signals some of which are still not back up and running. In a continued effort to restore traffic signals along the Coast, Biloxi…
YMCA offering the ‘Y Fit’ Program
First it was quarantine snacks, then hurricane snacks, and now we have Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner. If you’re thinking of a healthier lifestyle for your New Year’s resolution check out the ‘Y Fit’ Program. Starting…
Beware of porch pirates ahead of the holidays
The holiday season is here, a time for giving thanks and sending love to friends and family, but for many the holiday season is a golden opportunity for theft. This year, more than ever, many are taking…
Rebuilding post Hurricane Zeta
One of the most cherished parks in the City of Gulfport was heavily damaged during Hurricane Zeta. Jones Park is currently closed as repairs are underway. You might be wondering what will happen to the park’s newest…
‘Operation Christmas Child’ is underway
It’s drop-off week for ‘Operation Christmas Child’s' annual shoebox distribution. Due to COVID-19, this year’s drop-off is curbside only at 11 locations throughout the Gulf Coast. In just a few weeks, ‘Operation Christmas Child’ will make a…
Captain Al’s Fundraiser and Car Show
Captain Al’s restaurant hosted a classic car, bike, jeep, and truck show over the weekend while getting the community to donate toys for kids this Christmas season. Captain Al hosted the second annual ‘Toys for Tots’ Fundraiser…
New flea market benefiting Make-A-Wish opens in Gulfport
A new flea market has arrived on Pass Road in Gulfport and it’s all for a good cause. For $10, locals can sign up and sell their goods. This flea market will be available for the rest…
Salvation Army kicked off their Red Kettle Campaign this weekend
The Salvation Army kicked off their Red Kettle Campaign at Edgewater Mall in Biloxi this weekend. They dressed up in costumes and took pictures with kids to get the community involved. By grabbing your attention, they hope…
Local baseball team celebrates lung cancer survivor
You play with heart when you play for a purpose and that’s exactly what one local baseball team did this weekend for a loving family member. The ten years olds on the underclassmen baseball team are playing…
‘All Creatures Big and Small’ Pet Fundraising Event
Ice cream is known as comfort food, but this Saturday in Ocean Springs, community members brought comfort to the animals at the Jackson County Animal Shelter at the fourth annual ‘All Creatures Big and Small’ Pet Fundraising…
Biloxi PD requesting assistance in locating runaway juvenile Devon Rainer
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate a reported runaway juvenile. Fourteen-year-old Devon T. Rainer reportedly ran away from his residence in the 13000 block of Shirene Ln. on Saturday November 14th, 2020 at about…
11/16 - Rob's "Sunny & Cool" Afternoon Forecast
A beautiful afternoon ahead as northerly winds continue to bring a DRY AIR MASS to the region...
11/16 - Rob Knight's "Colder Air" Monday Mid-Morning Forecast
A very COLD start to the day as a Canadian air mass continues to move in...
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective in U.S. tests
By LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press For the second time this month, there’s promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop of coronavirus surges in the…
Mississippi reports 969 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI)- The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 969 new cases of COVID-19 with 3 new deaths. There are 145 new cases among long term health care facilities within the state. 134,309 cases of COVID-19 have been reported with 3,543 deaths. Health officials presume that more than 111,430 people have recovered from the […]
Pascagoula Service Center, Inc donates to Singing River Cancer Center
Singing River Cancer Center is celebrating an exciting moment! Pascagoula Service Center, Inc donated nearly $5,000 to the Singing River Health System Foundation to help Singing River cancer patients. Pascagoula Service Center, Inc raised the proceeds by…
Gulfport Cub Scout Pack 209 hosting 'Scouting for Food' Campaign
A local Cub Scout pack is rounding up items in their community for those in need. Cub Scout Pack 209 is currently participating in their annual 'Scouting for Food' campaign. Last Saturday in the College Park neighborhood…