By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Roughly 2.1 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, a sign that companies are still slashing jobs in the face of a deep recession even as more businesses reopen and…
The magic is coming back to Disney World in phases. The Walt Disney Company says its theme parks at Walt Disney World in Florida will start to open again in July. If approved by Florida officials, the reopening of the…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – Domino’s franchise-owned locations are looking to hire 100 new team members across more than 10 stores throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The positions include delivery drivers, customer service representatives, assistant managers and resource center positions in…
Gas prices are ticking up, but not enough to cause much pain at the pump. AAA says the national average for a gallon of regular is $1.96. That’s about nine cents more than a week ago. But the association says…
Graceland reopened its doors to visitors Thursday and new safety measures are in place at the Memphis attraction. The mansion of late musician Elvis Presley is operating with limited staff and the number of visitors who can enter at one…
Almost every U.S. state had record-breaking unemployment in April. That's according to new analysis from the Washington Post. The paper reviewed data the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released Friday. The bureau says the jobless rate rose month over month…
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Universal Orlando Resort will begin a phased reopening on June 5, nearly three months after closing down because of the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced Friday. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approved the reopening plan Friday with…
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…