Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Shipbuilding division announced Wednesday the start of fabrication of Legend-class national security cutter Friedman (NSC 11). The start of fabrication signifies the first 100 tons of steel have been cut. “Our workforce has invested more than a…
Gulfport native Yolanda Egland Wilson, now of Gwinnett County, Georgia, recently was elected to a three-year term on the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s Foundation Board of Trustees. The Foundation supports the mission of the NAACP by…
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The recovery of America’s job market hit a pause last month as many businesses - from restaurants and hotels to factories and construction companies - struggled to find enough workers to…
DoorDash is launching lower-priced delivery options for U.S. restaurants, responding to criticism that the commissions it charges are too high for the beleaguered industry. The San Francisco delivery company said Tuesday it will offer a new basic plan that will…
It was a little rainy throughout parts of South Mississippi Friday, but that didn't dampen the enthusiasm of locals and visitors alike visiting one South Mississippi attraction. The line was long as the doors opened at Marine Ocean Adventures Park…
The rain gave allergy sufferers at least a small measure of relief Friday, but we're not out of the woods yet when it comes to spring allergy season here in South Mississippi. Spring has sprung, and for those of us…
Students in Hancock County now have a new venue to receive help with their school work and academics. Local leaders gathered in Bay St. Louis today for the grand opening of 'The Education Annex', a new academic support service located…
Tuesday at noon Shriners Boulevard will be closed for construction to improve drainage in the Woolmarket area. The project is part of a $1.4 million drainage improvement plan. The detour road will be for local traffic only, no trucks but…
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic.
The North Carolina-based department store chain Belk says it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
CBS has placed two of its executives on administrative leave as it investigates charges of a hostile work environment for women and minorities at news operations in some of its larger stations.
The second largest jackpot in Mega Millions history is up for grabs on Friday, January 15 – an estimated $750 million, or $550.6 million cash. The jackpot continues to roll after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Tuesday night…
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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell slightly last week to 787,000, a historically high number that points to a weak job market held back by the viral pandemic. Thursday’s figure from the Labor…
Papa John's is rolling out stuffed crust pizza. Starting Monday, it'll only be available for members of Papa John's customer rewards program. Then, non-members can begin ordering it on December 28th. This is only the second time the chain has…
The holidays are upon us and despite the crazy upheaval of 2020, some traditions remain intact. One of those is the rush to ship Christmas gifts in time for them to reach their destinations by the 25.
The pandemic forced many people to switch from office desktop to TV screens — but exactly how much TV do people in Mississippi watch? According to a recent report, Mississippi ranks #1 in the United States for TV watch time…
GULFPORT, MS - On Friday, November 27, the Mississippi Aquarium will launch its highly anticipated SeaTREK experience. SeaTREK is a helmet diving experience that allows guests to become one with the Aquarium's main Oceans Habitat while in a near zero-gravity diving system. SeaTREK is open for guests ages…
South Mississippi retailers are stocking shelves and preparing for the Black Friday shopping rush, including Academy Sports + Outdoors locations in our area. Academy Sports + Outdoors stores are taking all recommended measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 including…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — On Tuesday, Governor Tate Reeves announced additional counties that have qualified and met certain requirements to be placed under mask mandates with his “Safe Recovery” executive order that is in effect until December 11th. Those additional…
NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded above 30,000 points for the first time Tuesday as investors were encouraged by the latest progress on developing coronavirus vaccines and news that the transition of power in the U.S.…
The number of people filing for unemployment increased last week. First-time jobless claims totaled 742,000 for the week, according to the labor department. That’s about 30,000 more filings than economists expected. Continuing claims dropped by nearly 430,000,…
JOSEPH PISANI AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Now at Amazon.com: insulin and inhalers. The online colossus opened an online pharmacy Tuesday that allows customers to order medication or prescription refills, and have them delivered to their front door…
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…