Lindsay Knowles

Digital Producer

Biloxi, MS

Lindsay was born and raised in Pascagoula, and attended the University of Southern Mississippi where she earned a bachelor's degree in psychology.

Before coming to WLOX, Lindsay was an editorial assistant for The Mississippi Press and wrote for The Sun Herald newspaper.

Currently, she works as a digital content producer, and also produces Gulf Coast Good News, which you can watch Saturday mornings on WLOX-TV or anytime on WLOX.com.

She and her husband, James, live in Ocean Springs with their two sons, Coleton and Nathan. After her boys and her family, Lindsay's favorite things include her cat Nova, reading historical books, anything to do with food, and being on the water.

Recent Articles by Lindsay

Hurricane Sally causes downed trees, power outages in parts of South Mississippi

In the overnight hours, several trees and power lines came down across South Mississippi due to heavy wind gusts, causing power outages and leaving some homes damaged.

Lindsay Knowles and Desirae Duncan

Published September 16, 2020 at 8:39 AM

Extra $300 unemployment payment may be seen as early as next week, says MDES

A federal unemployment program will put an extra $300 in the pocket of qualified Mississippians who are out of work beginning next week.

Lindsay Knowles

Published September 10, 2020 at 10:53 AM

Former Mississippi governor urges people to vote against medical marijuana initiative

On Tuesday, former Governor Phil Bryant released an op-ed encouraging citizens to vote “no” on Medical Marijuana Initiative 65.

Lindsay Knowles

Published September 8, 2020 at 10:59 AM

100 students sent home from Gulfport High after teacher shows symptoms of COVID-19

Dozens of students at Gulfport High have been sent home after coming into contact with a teacher who may have COVID.

Lindsay Knowles and Chancelor Winn

Published August 11, 2020 at 4:32 PM

Wrongful death lawsuit claims excessive force used by Moss Point officer in fatal shooting

Toussaint Diamon Sims was shot on Aug. 8, 2019, while fleeing from officers in Moss Point.

Lindsay Knowles

Published July 31, 2020 at 10:53 AM

Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson tests positive for coronavirus

Mayor Shea Dobson confirmed to WLOX that he tested positive for coronavirus this week after someone in his household tested positive.

Lindsay Knowles

Published July 30, 2020 at 1:53 PM

Man accused of shooting agent has long arrest record, claims to have PTSD, anger issues

Joseph Sonnier, the man accused of shooting a task force agent last week in Gautier, appeared in federal court Wednesday morning.

Lindsay Knowles

Published July 29, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Mississippi educators surveyed overwhelmingly vote against traditional return to school

41.6% of educators surveyed voted for a hybrid school plan; 40.2% voted for virtual. Only 18.2% voted for a traditional school plan.

Lindsay Knowles

Published July 27, 2020 at 12:34 PM

MGCCC changes names of Jefferson Davis campus in Gulfport

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has changed the name of its Gulfport campus.

Lindsay Knowles and Chet Landry

Published July 27, 2020 at 11:44 AM

VIDEO: Suspect in FBI custody after task force agent shot in Gautier

Sheriff Mike Ezell said officers arrived at the Siegel Select Hotel with the intent to arrest Joseph Dale Sonnier, and Sonnier began shooting.

Lindsay Knowles

Published July 21, 2020 at 3:46 PM

Standoff at Moss Point hotel ends peacefully after man barricades himself in room

A four-hour standoff at a Moss Point hotel ended after authorities successfully negotiated a peaceful surrender from the suspect.

Lindsay Knowles and Bill Snyder

Published July 21, 2020 at 7:36 AM

Gov. Reeves extends Safe Return order, adds 10 new counties to mask mandate

Gov. Tate Reeves signed two orders Sunday that extend his previous Safer at Home order and requires ten new counties to require masks when in public.

Lindsay Knowles

Published July 20, 2020 at 8:23 AM

Picayune law office burns overnight. Here’s how it’s connected to a missing persons case.

A law office belonging to the father of a man wanted in connection to a missing person’s case has burned down.

Lindsay Knowles and Bill Snyder

Published July 14, 2020 at 9:30 AM

‘We look forward to our day in court’: Moss Point mayor, wife indicted on 14 counts of wire fraud

Moss Point Mayor Mario King, 33, and his wife, Natasha R. King, 32, appeared Friday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert H. Walker on over a dozen wire fraud charges.

Lindsay Knowles, John Fitzhugh and Yolanda Cruz

Published July 10, 2020 at 2:10 PM

Satanic Temple threatens lawsuit if ‘In God We Trust’ appears on new Mississippi flag

A letter sent by the Satanic Temple cites constitutional concerns over the phrase “In God We Trust” appearing on the new state flag.

Lindsay Knowles

Published July 8, 2020 at 2:12 PM

George County football player, 2020 graduate killed in car crash

A standout football player and recent high school graduate from George County was killed early Monday in a car crash.

Lindsay Knowles and Josh Berrian

Published July 7, 2020 at 10:39 AM

Catholic Dioceses of Mississippi speak out against ‘evils of racism’

The Catholic Dioceses of Mississippi are speaking out against “the evils of racism” in a joint statement released Monday.

Lindsay Knowles

Published July 6, 2020 at 11:12 AM

Mississippi Pentecostal organization calls for a vote on the state flag

The Mississippi United Pentecostal Church group is calling on state leaders to put the issue of changing the state flag to a vote.

Lindsay Knowles

Published June 25, 2020 at 8:40 AM

Unemployment claims in Mississippi still high but seeing a decline

New numbers released Thursday show another 18,000 Mississippians filed for unemployment last week. That’s 3,000 fewer than the week before.

Meggan Gray and Lindsay Knowles

Published June 18, 2020 at 9:33 AM

‘Please be on your guard’: Gov. Reeves concerned after spike in COVID-19 cases

As the number of coronavirus cases in Mississippi continue to rise, Gov. Reeves is asking people to please remain diligent and safe.

Lindsay Knowles

Published June 17, 2020 at 12:58 PM

Gulfport city leaders unanimously decide to take down state flag

Outside Gulfport City Hall, the Mississippi flag is nowhere to be found, but the Magnolia Flag is. On Tuesday afternoon, Gulfport city leaders decided to take down the flag in a seven-to-zero vote.