JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi, like other states, continues to see a steep rise in the number of people seeking temporary unemployment benefits as more businesses close or furlough workers during the coronavirus pandemic. More than 46,000 applications for jobless…
A major pizza chain is lending a helping hand trying to feed the hungry during the Coronavirus pandemic. Domino's announced plans to serve nearly 10 million slices of free pizza. The company says starting this week it is working with…
As the Coronavirus pandemic rages on, the federal government is lending small businesses a helping hand. The ‘Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security’ Act or CARES Act continues to offer support to those impacted by COVID-19. “The CARES Act created…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — In the City of Biloxi, it’s not business as usual but it is building as usual. Both commercial and residential construction continue to boom in Biloxi," Community Development Director Jerry Creel says, "and as long as…
Workers at Lowe’s are getting Easter off. The home improvement retailer says all stores and distribution centers in the U.S. and Canada will be closed on Easter Sunday, a move that allows essential workers a day off amid the coronavirus…
Here's an excuse to start drinking way before happy hour — Tuesday is National Beer Day! National Beer Day was first created in 2009 by Justin Smith of Richmond, Virginia and was officially recognized in the Congressional Record in 2017.…
If you insure your car through Allstate you may be seeing a refund. Allstate says it will return $600 million in auto insurance premiums to customers under stay-at-home orders. Many Americans are driving less due to the orders to flatten…
Amazon is pushing its annual Prime Day event back to at least August due to the ongoing impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. Reuters says the e-commerce giant is projecting a potential $100 million dollar shortfall from sales of excess Amazon…
Target is adding new measures to promote safety and social distancing to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Beginning tomorrow, Target will limit how many shoppers can be in a store at one time. Occupancy limits will vary based on…
A toy company wants to bring fun to families sitting out the pandemic together. Hasbro is pointing parents and caregivers to its new website bringhomethefun.com. There it says you will be able to find ideas and activities to keep kids…
DETROIT (AP) — Nissan is recalling more than a quarter-million SUVs, trucks and vans worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators. The vehicles have air bags with volatile ammonium nitrate that can explode with too much force and…
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers to be on the lookout for a surge of calls and email phishing attempts about the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. These contacts can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft. "We urge…
Shopping areas typically packed with spring breakers this time of year - now stark as evidenced by near barren parking lots but there is a ray of hope as it appears congress will likely take the final steps in passing…
WASHINGTON (WXXV) — The U.S Senate unanimously passed a $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package late Wednesday night. The 880-page measure is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history. The economic rescue package includes sending checks directly to people across…
Starbucks is offering free coffee to workers on the front lines of the Coronavirus outbreak. The company says the offer applies to first responders and front-line workers such as doctors, nurses, paramedics, police officers and firefighters. The workers are eligible…
PEARL, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves’s request for an Economic Disaster Declaration by the U.S. Small Business Administration was approved on Friday, March 20, 2020. The entire state of Mississippi has just been declared a disaster for COVID-19 by SBA…
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) — The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is gathering information on the economic loss to small businesses throughout the state as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. MEMA is collecting this information so that Mississippi may request an…
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. movie theaters have closed nationwide due to the coronavirus pandemic. It's an unprecedented shutdown for nearly all of the country's 40,000-plus screens. The largest chains had tried to remain open even as Hollywood postponed its…
Fans of Chick-fil-A will be happy to know its signature sauce may soon be easier to come by. In April, bottles of Chick-fil-A Sauce and Polynesian Sauce will be for sale in some Florida stores. You will find it at…
Oompa Loompa Doompadee Doo! Netflix is remaking "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." The streaming platform is creating two animated series based on Roald Dahl's 1964 novel. Oscar winner Taika Waititi will write, direct and executive produce both projects. The first…
If you're looking for something other than candy and toys for your Easter basket this year, here is one interesting option: pastel clogs with plastic chicks. 'Crocs' and marshmallow candy maker 'Peeps' teamed up to launch the line of footwear.…
One restaurant chain is meshing two breakfast classics for a creative combo. Cereal pancakes are now at IHOP. The International House of Pancakes is taking its fluffy flapjacks and adding some iconic childhood flavors. These new pancake creations feature three…
You can get a free egg McMuffin at McDonald's on Monday on the chain's inaugural ‘National Egg McMuffin day." It comes as the 50th anniversary of the egg mcmuffin approaches next year. Fun fact: the Egg McMuffin was accidentally created…
Happy birthday to all those Leap Year babies! Today is February 29th which only rolls around every four years and Olive Garden wants to help celebrate those who don't get a birthday every year. Just flash your ID at any…