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Update on COVID-19 vaccine in Mississippi

There are over 1,300 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in hospitals and the Mississippi State Department of Health hopes that the vaccine will lower that number. Mississippi is currently still in phase one of vaccinations. 120,000 doses have…

George County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal accident

The George County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is investigating a pedestrian fatality that occurred on River Road in the Basin Community of George County, MS, yesterday evening. At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29th, 2020, the George County…

Mississippi could alter legislative session amid pandemic

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann says Mississippi legislators should consider delaying much of their 2021 session by several weeks. He says that could prevent the state Capitol from again becoming a super spreader…

Edgewater Mall is ringing in the new year

After a tough start due to COVID-19 restrictions in 2020, retailers needed a boost in sales this year. Tanesha Jackson’s income and job were cut, along with other employees, when Master Cuts closed earlier this year at…

IP Casino announces Wreaths of Hope contest results

Local nonprofits went bell-to-bell in a wreath decorating competition. The IP Hotel Casino Resort Spa hosted a friendly competition giving away $10,000 to those who help Gulf Coast families. The IP Hotel and Casino counted all votes…

Mississippi lt. governor: Teacher pay a priority in 2021

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann says giving teachers a pay raise will be the most important issue he pushes during the 2021 legislative session. The state has had some of the lowest teacher salaries in the nation for…

Helicopter crashes in southeast Mississippi, killing one

LAUREL, Miss. (AP) - Authorities say one person is dead after a helicopter crashed in southeast Mississippi. Jones County Fire Council spokesperson Dana Bumgardner says emergency personnel were called to the crash site shortly before 9 a.m. Tuesday. The MD…

No foul play suspected in Pascagoula death

Pascagoula police have released an update on the investigation into the woman found in a pond on Christmas Eve. Police say they believe foul play was not a factor in the death of 65-year-old Deloise Moody and…

Close the gap: Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

It’s the final countdown as the Salvation Army that serves South Mississippi’s six southern-most counties races to close the gap. Nonprofits throughout the nation took a hit this year due to COVID, but that didn’t stop South…

Shop local at the weekly Pass Market

Outdoor markets have become a popular trend during the pandemic as they allow shoppers to buy local while staying within safety guidelines. Each Saturday, local artists and vendors gather at War Memorial Park at the weekly Pass…

Firework sales ahead of the new year

We’ve finally reached the end of 2020! With New Years approaching, firework stands are beginning to pop up all around the Coast. In Long Beach, Crazy Carl’s Fireworks is preparing for the end-of-the-year celebration. Crazy Carl’s Fireworks…

Harrison County holds Cardboard Recycle Day

Harrison County hosted their third annual Cardboard Recycle Day Saturday, allowing residents to get rid of excess Christmas cardboard. Now that people have enjoyed the holidays and the year is coming to an end, Harrison County wants…