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Mississippi's five largest hospitals are out of ICU beds

By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press/ Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi’s five largest hospitals are reporting they have no ICU beds available amid a surge in coronavirus cases. Another four hospitals are reporting 5% or less availability. Dr.…

Standing in the Gap: Mercy Housing and Human Development

As the far-reaching effects of COVID-19 continue to spread, Mercy Housing and Human development is doing what it always has, standing in the gap between South Mississippi residents and loss. Mercy Housing and Human Development has actually kept some homes…

COVID-19: 703 new cases, 16 new deaths statewide

The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 703 new COVID-19 cases in our state and 16 new deaths including two in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 33,591 confirmed cases and 1,204 deaths. Here are the numbers in our…

Calgon Carbon announces $185M project in Hancock County

Calgon Carbon, manufacturer of activated carbon products, is increasing production capacity at Port Bienville in Hancock County. The project represents a corporate investment of $185 million and is creating 38 jobs. Calgon Carbon and its parent company, Kuraray, manufacture coal,…

Fatal officer-involved shooting in Pascagoula

An investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting happened Wednesday night in Pascagoula. Officers say they responded to a call of a suicidal person in Pascagoula on the 4200 block of Newman Street. When officers tried to gain control of…

Gulfport Police investigating early morning homicide

Gulfport Police are investigating the death of a man found in the middle of the road early Thursday morning. Detective Jason DeCre' said that about 1:17 a.m., Gulfport Police responded to the area of Michigan Avenue and Monroe Street, in…

Head Start in Harrison County trying to fill positions for fall

Jobs for qualified applicants are available now in Harrison County with the Mississippi State University Extension Service Early Head Start program. With locations in Gulfport, Biloxi and D’Iberville, the Head Start program needs preschool teachers, assistant teachers, bus drivers, custodians,…

Coastal Mississippi promises health and safety to tourists

If tourism numbers are any indication, it appears Coastal Mississippi’s message is coming across loud and clear - a promise of health and safety - a vow tourism leaders are urging everyone in our area to lend a hand with. News…

Mississippi Boaters for Trump parade

Over the weekend hundreds of boats set sail here on the coast in support of President Trump. On the fourth of July, event organizers say around 200 boats participated in the Mississippi boaters for trump parade. The parade started in Long…

Diamondhead man pleads guilty in truck-buying scheme

GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) - A Diamondhead man has pleaded guilty to bank fraud, admitting that he inflated the cost of trucks he was buying to get extra money from lenders. U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst in Gulfport said Tuesday that Louis…

USM renovating Stadium Plaza on Hattiesburg campus

The University of Southern Mississippi is renovating a much-traveled area of campus that will create another level of engagement for students, faculty, staff and visitors. The University Union/Stadium Plaza located on the West side of M.M. Roberts Stadium is being…