Mississippi Highway Patrol ends Labor Day travel period
The Mississippi Highway Patrol ended its Labor Day travel period at midnight after activating it over the weekend for the holiday. The MHP issued 6,635 citations over the…
Labor Day Weekend
9/3 - Rob's "Less Humid" Labor Day Weekend Forecast
This afternoon will bring hot temperatures in the wake of yesterday's cold front. Temperatures will climb to around 90 degrees but will be rather tolerable a a less humid flow continues to dominate the region. The aforementioned frontal boundary will…
MHP wrote more than 9,400 tickets over Labor Day weekend
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – It was a deadly Labor Day weekend across Mississippi, with seven deadly accidents and over 9,400 tickets written. The Mississippi Highway Patrol says there were 184 DUI arrests in the state. 519 of the tickets were for a seat belt violation. Troopers investigated 121 accidents. In our area, a head-on crash in […]
COVID-19 travel tips for Labor Day Weekend
After months of staying home, many Americans will be traveling this holiday weekend as they enjoy the final days of summer. However, since we are still in the middle of a pandemic, there are things you can do to make…
9/4 - Rob Knight's "Labor Day Weekend" Forecast
Hot conditions heading into the holiday weekend as the HEAT INDEX will top the 100 degree mark...
9/4 - Rob Knight's "Summer Heat" Friday Morning Forecast
A warm and humid start to the day with areas of light patchy for inland...
Harrison County preparing beach for Labor Day Weekend
If you plan on soaking up some sun and enjoying the beach over the Labor Day Weekend, Harrison County Sand Beach Director Chuck Loftis wants to remind everyone to be mindful of social distancing while you relax. Loftis tells News…
Mississippi Highway Patrol to be out in full force Labor Day Weekend
The Labor Day Holiday Weekend is just days away, but did you know it is also the third deadliest holiday for drivers with an average of 443 people killed in accidents during this time of year. Mississippi Highway Patrol will…
Reeves urges residents to stay safe ahead of holiday weekend
As we near closer to the Labor Day Weekend, Governor Tate Reeves is once again urging Mississippians to follow CDC guidelines ahead of the holiday. Reportedly, Mississippi sees a spike in cases around holidays as we saw in both Memorial…
Department of Marine Resources gives boating safety tips
Before you make plans to head out on the water, the Department of Marine Resources shares some boating safety tips and statistics. DMR says to never operate a vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It’s illegal and can…
Labor Day Weekend fun on the Coast
It’s officially Labor Day Weekend and folks from all over the country are flocking to the area to enjoy all the Mississippi Gulf Coast has to offer. According to Coastal Mississippi there are always activities throughout the year happening on…
Highway Patrol prepares for Labor Day
As with any long holiday weekend, you can expect more people on the roads. Mississippi Highway Patrol is gearing up for this Labor Day Weekend. They plan on stepping up enforcement efforts through Monday. That plan entails extra troopers on…
Sales on Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day Weekend kicks off today and people will be heading out to do some fall shopping and check out some store discounts. Nearly every store is offering clearance discounts at the Gulfport Premium Outlets during the extended weekend. Premium…
8/30 - Rob's "Final Friday of August" Morning Forecast
Another beautiful start to the day as a less humid air mass is still in the area...
Travel Predictions and Gas Prices for Labor Day Weekend
Hopefully you won't get behind in your Labor Day weekend travel, but you can expect more people on the roads and in the air. According to AAA, travel this three-day holiday weekend will increase by four percent compared to this…
Labor Day Blitz at the Biloxi Police Department
As another busy holiday on the road approaches, the Biloxi Police Department wants to make sure drivers are careful. Starting today, the department kicks off ‘Labor Day Blitz.’ An increased number of law enforcement officers will patrol the roadways in…
8/31 - Payton's Friday Night Forecast
Rainy weekend, and the tropics continue to heat up.
Recreational red snapper season opens for Labor Day Weekend
The recreational red snapper season will reopen in Mississippi territorial waters for the Labor Day Weekend. The season will only be open Saturday and Sunday, opening Saturday, September 1st at 12:01 a.m. and closing Sunday, September 2nd at 11:59 p.m.…
8/28 - Payton's Tuesday Afternoon Forecast
Rain chances aren't going anywhere anytime soon.
9/1 - Rob's "Labor Day Weekend" Forecast
Rain-free conditions continue as temps warm into the mid/upper 80s this afternoon, under partly cloudy skies...
Increased patrols for Labor Day Weekend
For many Americans, the Labor Day Weekend means the unofficial end of summer and a three day weekend road trip. For law enforcement officials, it means increasing patrols and making sure everyone is staying safe. Local law enforcement officials on…
9/2 - Rob's Friday Afternoon/Labor Day Weekend Forecast
Hot temps are in the area with the mercury getting into the 90s once again before seasonal conditions return...
9/2 - "Hurricane Hermine Effects" Forecast
As TS HERMINE moves NE into Georgia, a drier wind and hotter temps will affect south Mississippi...