Margaritaville Resort announced that it is reopening all venues on the Biloxi property on Thursday. The resort said in a press release that additional safety measures have been put in place in preparation for the re-opening. "Our goal is to…
Carnival Cruise Line has announced the projected date for Carnival Fantasy to begin sailing out of Mobile again is September 5. Carnival announced May 4 that other ships will begin sailing out of ports in Florida and Texas in early…
Even though COVID-19 may be throwing a wrench in your Mother’s Day Celebration it doesn’t mean you can’t still make your mother feel the love from a safe distance. “I’m shopping for my daughters-in-law because I have some wonderful daughters-in-law.”…
Nike is donating thousands of shoes to the health care workers taking a stand against the coronavirus. The retail giant announces its plans to donate 30,000 pairs of its "Air Zooms" to health care workers in cities across the world.…
A new app could be a big help for some parents home schooling during the coronavirus pandemic. Google has launched the 'Read Along' app for Android. It can help children five and up learn to read by giving verbal and…
Americans lost a record 20.5 million jobs last month. That makes April the largest single month of job losses since the Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking the data in 1939. The unemployment rate soared to 14.7 percent in April.…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — For the second time this year, Mississippi is delaying the deadline to file state income tax returns. The state Department of Revenue said Wednesday that July 15 is the new deadline for individual, corporate, franchise and…
Listen up superhero fans! A new book is combining legendary comic book characters and cooking. If you're looking for some creative meals to try, the "Marvel Eat the Universe" cookbook could help you harness your powers in the kitchen. Written…
Disney is known for creating memorable animated characters but now, it's bringing those characters to life off screen to help combat the coronavirus. Disney announcing its new line of face masks. The entertainment giant's collection of protective gear features many…
Want to make mealtime easier at a time when everyone is staying home? Chick-fil-A has you covered. The fast food chain has a new meal kit for customers to buy and reheat at home. It's a chicken parmesan kit for…
Starbucks is extending its offer of free coffee to first responders and front line health care workers. The offer is now good across the U.S. and Canada through May 31st. Since announcing the offer on March 25th, Starbucks says its…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a $484 billion bill Friday to aid employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 50,000 Americans and devastated broad swaths of the economy. The bill is…
By JAKE COYLE NEW YORK (AP) — The animated Scooby-Doo film “Scoob!” will bypass theaters and premiere directly on digital platforms, Warner Bros. said Tuesday, making it the latest studio to experiment with an on-demand release during the pandemic shutdown.…
Jackson MS--- Individuals residing in Mississippi, who were unable to work because of the COVID-19 public health emergency may apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced today, April 21, 2020. People who live or work in Mississippi…
BILOXI, Miss. — In appreciation for the healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to our health and safety, McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, May 5, as a token…
Sony is helping people "play at home" while they are staying at home during the Coronavirus pandemic. The company announced that it is offering Playstation four games for free. Players can get "Uncharted: the Nathan Drake Collection," which includes three…
Lego unveiled a new "Star Wars" set and this thing can't really be called a toy. At first glance, it may look like a normal Lego version of an A-Wing Starfighter. But this is part of Lego's ultimate collector series…
Some kids across the country are about to get a big surprise, Toys for Tots announcing plans to donate two-million toys to families in need. The non-profit is known for giving presents away during the holidays but Toys for Tots'…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s governor has formed a commission of private-sector business leaders tasked with making recommendations on how the state can economically recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Tate Reeves announced the creation of the Governor’s Commission for…
By COLLEEN LONG and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s name will be printed on the stimulus checks that the Internal Revenue Service will be sending to tens of millions of Americans around the country. It's…
You can now bake the famous Doubletree chocolate chip cookies for yourself at home. Since their hotels are closed, the Hilton chain wanted to offer Americans sheltering in place a little comfort. Doubletree cookies have quite the long history and…
You can now have "goofy" snacks despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Disney properties are closed due to the outbreak, but there are new features on the My Disney Experience app which include Disney Park recipes. One such item that can now…
WASHINGTON — To help taxpayers, the Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service announced today that Notice 2020-23 extends additional key tax deadlines for individuals and businesses. Last month, the IRS announced that taxpayers generally have until July 15, 2020,…
More auto insurance companies are offering customers refunds. Big name insurance companies are following the lead of Allstate which announced $600 million in refunds to its customers earlier this week. Now, Progressive customers will be credited 20 percent of their…