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Hancock County inmate dies of overdose

On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, Sheriff Ricky Adam and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office released information relative to the death of an inmate confined within the Hancock County Adult Detention Center. Although this matter is currently under investigation, preliminary indications…

Governor Reeves adds more counties to mask mandate

JACKSON, MISS. (WCBI) – Governor Tate Reeves adds several north Mississippi counties to a growing mask mandate. Itawamba, Montgomery, Pontotoc, and Winston are now part of growing lists. Lee and Yalobusha Counties are under the same order until December 11th. Last week, Mississippi saw at least three days where more than one thousand new cases […]

Grand opening for Singing River Gulfport

The Singing River Health System is celebrating the addition of another facility to service patients in the North Gulfport area. Singing River Health System rolled out the red carpet for its newest care facility on the Coast.…

Gulfport resident still awaits help for Zeta damage

Gulfport residents are still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Zeta including disabled vet Brian McDowell. During Zeta, a tree fell on McDowell’s mobile home and cracked the roof on his and his wife’s bedroom. McDowell says…

Rebuilding post Hurricane Zeta

One of the most cherished parks in the City of Gulfport was heavily damaged during Hurricane Zeta. Jones Park is currently closed as repairs are underway. You might be wondering what will happen to the park’s newest…

‘Operation Christmas Child’ is underway

It’s drop-off week for ‘Operation Christmas Child’s' annual shoebox distribution. Due to COVID-19, this year’s drop-off is curbside only at 11 locations throughout the Gulf Coast. In just a few weeks, ‘Operation Christmas Child’ will make a…

Governor Reeves proposes to eliminate state income tax

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves says he’s releasing information about his state budget proposals for the year that begins July 1st. He says his ideas include the possible elimination of the state income tax. Legislators often ignore budget…

‘All Creatures Big and Small’ Pet Fundraising Event

Ice cream is known as comfort food, but this Saturday in Ocean Springs, community members brought comfort to the animals at the Jackson County Animal Shelter at the fourth annual ‘All Creatures Big and Small’ Pet Fundraising…

Mississippi governor to propose erasing state income tax

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says he's releasing information about his state budget proposals for the year that begins July 1. He says his ideas include the possible elimination of the…

Mississippi reports 969 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday

JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI)- The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 969 new cases of COVID-19 with 3 new deaths. There are 145 new cases among long term health care facilities within the state. 134,309 cases of COVID-19 have been reported with 3,543 deaths. Health officials presume that more than 111,430 people have recovered from the […]

‘Tis the season to shop local

Tis the season to shop local! South Mississippi businesses and business leaders are stocking up and looking forward to Christmas shopping season. 2020 has been packed with challenges, but you and yours don’t have to have a…