1/20 – Rob Knight’s “Rain moving In” Morning Forecast

A cold front will continue to shift southeastward today with temperatures slowly dropping. Rain should be ending during the afternoon across the area, at least temporarily. Another spoke of energy will be moving out of the southern end of the cold front from Texas this afternoon, with moisture overrunning the shallow cold air mass. It is the usual battle between cold,…

Harrison Central alum Bobby Bradley showing out in the Show

On Monday, Bleacher Report came out with a pre-season article predicting one breakout star for all 30 Major League Baseball teams. The Cleveland Guardians player that was name dropped was Harrison Central alum Bobby Bradley. Time flies when you’re hitting dingers, already eight years removed from his senior season with the Red Rebels and now closing in on his lifelong…

City of Pascagoula approves electric vehicle charging stations

The Pascagoula City Council approved the installation of an electric vehicle charging station downtown. The station will be mounted on a single pedestal with the capability to simultaneously charge two vehicles in adjacent parking spots. The charger will be universal, meaning all makes of electrical vehicles can use it. Mississippi Power will install the charging station in the public parking…

Jackson County man accused of killing father, charged with first-degree murder

An Ocean Springs man is behind bars for allegedly killing his dad. He had his initial appearance in court today. Forty-eight-year-old Robert Baxter was arrested in Gulfport for first-degree murder – after police found his elderly father dead in their shared home. Lawmen tracked Baxter to Gulfport about six hours later, where they found him walking along the beach. Baxter…

Singing River Health teams up with MGCCC to provide healthcare services

Singing River Health and MGCCC are teaming up for a new partnership. Starting this month, Singing River Health System began providing healthcare services at MGCCC’s on- campus clinics in Perkinston, Harrison County, George County, and Jackson County. An official ribbon-cutting celebration was held Wednesday at the Gulf Coast Perkinston campus. Officials from Singing River Health System, MGCCC, and the Gulf…

Gautier mayor discusses 2022 plans for the city

The City of Gautier made a lot of progress in 2021. Mayor Casey Vaughan talks about the plans he has for 2022. Last year, the City of Gautier elected a new mayor and purchased the former Singing River Mall property. The city made the purchase to transform the rundown property into a town commons park with an amphitheater and a…

Free at-home COVID-19 tests available

The Mississippi Department of Health is working on a distribution plan for at-home COVID tests. You can currently order tests online through the federal government. MSDH tells News 25 that at-home tests are reliable, but if a person tests negative and is symptomatic, they should be tested again in a few days. In the meantime, quarantine yourself and follow all…

Gulfport native recognized in Time Magazine

A Gulfport native is using his formal education from the University of Mississippi to cultivate change in his community. Bobby Hudson III, a public policy leadership major, is featured in Time Magazine as one of its ’30 in 2030: A Generation Creating Change.’ Time reached out to 30 college students to document what they were doing to effect change in…

Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce hosting King Cake contest

It’s an ongoing debate: ‘who has the best king cake?’ The annual Ocean Springs King Cake contest is assisting in the search for the best king cake or king cake inspired creation. The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce is inviting visitors and locals alike to taste area business’ spin on the Mardi Gras staple. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cynthia…

Morning Business Report: January 19th, 2022

Disney is slammed for price hikes at theme parks and longer wait times and AT&T and Verizon agree to delay upgraded 5G service near some airports. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Morning Business Report: January 18th, 2022

McDonald’s U.S. restaurants are open ten percent fewer hours than pre-pandemic, the boss of the chain has said. The CDC is changing its cruise guidance as experts believe the latest COVID-19 spike is nearing its peak. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Southern Gaming Summit to be held May 3rd-6th

The annual Southern Gaming Summit will convene May 3rd through the 6th at Beau Rivage in Biloxi. Bill Miller, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association, is the keynote speaker. The summit begins with a golf tournament at Fallen Oak before the breakout sessions on May 4th. In addition, five people will be inducted into the Hall of Fame…

Wilkes Drawbridge in Gulfport reduced to two lanes

In Harrison County, traffic has been reduced to two lanes on the Wilkes Drawbridge. The north bound side of the drawbridge is closed as crews repair the bridge’s motors. Motorists are encouraged to find an alternate route and the speed has been reduced to 25 MPH in the work zone. Renovations to the northbound side are expected to be complete…

1/19 – Rob Knight’s “Warm & Breezy” Wednesday Afternoon Forecast

High pressure will remain centered east of the area, and this will allow for continued warm air and moisture advection into the forecast area. In advance of an approaching cold front, the increase in moisture and instability will support the development of showers by this afternoon. This front should rapidly push through the forecast area during the overnight hours and…

State auditor speaks to superintendents about stimulus money

South Mississippi superintendents and officials who represent Mississippi school districts attended a meeting with the state auditor to discuss legal ways to spend incoming stimulus money. According to State Auditor Shad White, the state budget is normally about $6 billion annually. With the next round of stimulus money, an additional $4 billion is expected for the state. Tuesday’s meeting opened…

Stone County residents talk to supervisors about proposed pellet plant

Enviva, a world-leading bioenergy company, could call Stone County home, exciting many residents, but leaving others wary. Residents on both sides of the argument voiced their opinions in a Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday in Wiggins. “The ones who are in favor are because of the jobs it creates, the growth and the tax base it brings to Stone County,…

Local shelters, animals benefit from #BettyWhiteChallenge

The Humane Society of South Mississippi has collected more than $10,000 in donations in two days — thanks to the Betty White Challenge The effort stemmed from a viral social media trend that asked people to donate at least $5 to animal shelters in honor of the late actress and animal advocate, who died December 31, 2021. The Jackson County…