MSDH reports 2,353 COVID-19 cases and 39 deaths statewide

Today, MSDH is reporting an additional 2,353 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 39 deaths. Thirty-five of these deaths occurred between August 13th and September 14th. An additional four deaths occurred between September 5th and September 8th, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi’s total of COVID-19 cases is now 468,498 with 9,100 deaths. To get help with a vaccination appointment…

9/15 – Rob’s “Threat For Heavy Rain” Afternoon Forecast

The main concern the next few days will be heavy rainfall, with the potential for ongoing flash flooding.  A FLASH FLOOD WATCH and COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY is ins effect Hourly rainfall rates can be 1.5 to 2 inches (and possibly higher) in the bands crawling eastward across the area. 24 hour precipitation totals through tonight are expected to be in the…

9/15 – Rob Knight’s “Flash Flood Watch” Morning Forecast

TD Nicholas is weakening near the Lake Charles area. Drier air has been wrapping around the southwest quadrant of the storm. Satellite appearance is more resembling of an extra-tropical pattern. The main concern will, of course, be heavy rainfall, with the largest portion of it to occur in the next 12-18 hours. Moisture flow never really falls off to any great extent,…

09/15 – Brantly’s “Heavy Rain/Flash Flood Threat” Wednesday Morning Forecast

 This will be the first notable wet period of an upcoming seven day stretch of wet weather. Cloudy with very high rain chances, but that`s not the most important headline. This will be the period of the approach of Nicholas’ remnant weakening circulation. Our local airmass will continue to moisten from the west, so expect excessive rainfall and potentially significant…

09/14 Ryan’s “Heavy Rains” Tuesday Night Forecast

Light rain for today, but tonight will see heavy showers move in and linger into the afternoon.

I expected at least a few heavy showers this afternoon, but so far only a light rain over most of South MS. The light rain will continue, but through the night and into tomorrow it will be joined by more pockets of moderate-to-heavy showers. Expect them to begin a few hours before sunrise, and continue through almost all of Wednesday….

Gautier approves city budget for 2022

The Gautier City Council voted tonight to approve its 2022 budget and a plan to offer competitive pay for all city workers. For city employees salaries of various positions will be increased to be competitive with the compensation offered in neighboring cities within Jackson County. A minimum three percent raise will be granted for positions already competitive with nearby cities….

High School Volleyball: D’Iberville vs. Ocean Springs

High School Volleyball on a Tuesday night with D’Iberville and visiting Ocean Springs. Lady Greyhounds needed extra points to get it done, 26-24 in the second set, and then cruising in the third 25-18 for the 3-0 sweep. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: High School Volleyball, sports

MGCCC’s DeCarlos Nicholson commits to Kentucky

The nation’s top JUCO cornerback according to 24/7 Sports is leaving Mississippi. MGCCC’s DeCarlos Nicholson has committed to Kentucky after making his official visit over the weekend. The former Petal Panther was committed to Mississippi State, but decommitted from the Bulldogs a month ago. Nicholson converted from quarterback to cornerback following his freshmen season at Perk and now he’s heading…

Saints re-sign wide receiver Kenny Stills

The New Orleans Saints are getting some help at wide receiver this week, having re-signed their fifth-round pick of the 2013 NFL Draft, 29-year-old Kenny Stills. Stills played in New Orleans for two seasons before being traded to the Miami Dolphins where he played for the next four years. He was then traded to the Houston Texas where he spent…

Eight members of the Saints organization test positive for COVID-19

As if the New Orleans Saints haven’t been through enough already, still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, Sunday’s week two game at Carolina is now in question. As first reported by ESPN, eight members of the Saints organization have tested positive for COVID-19, including six offensive coaches, one player, and a nutritionist. Today, the team placed Michael Thomas…

Terror on the Coast returns for seventh season

One indicator that it is officially spooky season in South Mississippi is the return of Terror on the Coast. For the seventh year, creepy clowns, goblins, and zombies have set up shop in Gulfport ready to scare the thrill-seekers that venture out to Terror on the Coast. This year, the event’s warehouse has been transformed into the haunted hotel where…

09/14 Ryan’s “Light Rain” Tuesday Evening Forecast

We've seen light rain throughout the day so far, but moderate-to-heavy showers are moving in overnight.

I expected at least a few heavy showers this afternoon, but so far only a light rain over most of South MS. The light rain will continue, but through the night and into tomorrow it will be joined by more pockets of moderate-to-heavy showers. Expect them to begin a few hours before sunrise, and continue through almost all of Wednesday….

Lighthouse Park in Pascagoula sees construction improvements

Construction improvements are happening at Pascagoula’s Lighthouse Park. Under the bridge near the Pascagoula River a $450,000 project is underway. With money granted from the Department of Marine Resource’s Tidelands Fund, safety and recreational improvements started about a week ago. Currently, the pickleball courts are under construction and as winter approaches and the boat launch isn’t so busy, parking lot…

One person killed in fatal accident on Pass Road

A fatal car accident occurred on Pass Road in Gulfport this morning that involved three vehicles. The accident happened before 8 a.m. with one death and two injuries. Sgt. Jason Ducre with the Gulfport Police Department confirmed the two injured were taken to the hospital and a third person died on the scene after being ejected from the passenger side…

Pet of the Week

It is Tuesday which means it is time for our News 25 Pet of the Week. Katie King from the Humane Society of South Mississippi is in studio with more. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: pet of the week

Lyman Elementary students donate to help lineman in Louisiana

Students at Lyman Elementary School in Gulfport are doing their part to help linemen working to restore power in Louisiana. Hurricane Ida hit almost three weeks ago in Louisiana and many people are still without power. To help those linemen hard at work, students have been donating snacks, drinks, and baby supplies to help the linemen and their families. Students…

9/14 – Rob Knight’s “Soggy” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast

The moisture fetch over the gulf will increase along with wind speeds to around 15-25 kt and remain there for about 24 hours maybe a bit longer. This will be enough to bring up a Coastal Flood advisory for values around 1-2 ft above normal from SW Pass westward. As with any very slowly moving tropical system, rainfall amounts will…

9/14 – Rob Knight’s “Extended Wet Pattern” Morning Forecast

As Nicholas continue NNE after making landfall last night, rain will continue through much of the region. The fetch over the gulf will also increase along with wind speeds to around 15-25kt and remain there for about 24 hours maybe a bit longer. This will be enough to bring up a Coastal Flood advisory for values around 1-2ft above normal…