Health

COVID-19 outbreak at Stone County Jail

The Stone County Jail has had an outbreak of COVID-19 cases, but they are doing everything they can to ensure safety of all faculty and inmates. The correctional facility is now dealing with the spread of these cases by enforcing…

Covid-19: 644 new cases, 33 new deaths statewide

The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 644 new COVID-19 cases and 33 new deaths, including one new death in George County, one new death in Pearl River County, and one new death in Jackson County. The statewide total now…

COVID-19: 476 new cases, 16 new deaths statewide

The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 476 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 67,649 confirmed cases and 1,912 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County is at 395 cases…

COVID-19: 956 new cases, 21 new deaths statewide

The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 956 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 64,400 confirmed cases and 1,825 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County is at 363 cases…

COVID-19: 1,245 new cases, 51 new deaths statewide

The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,245 new COVID-19 cases and 51 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 63,444 cases and 1,804 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County is at 349 cases and…

Tips for caring for newborns during the COVID-19 pandemic

Raising children can be overwhelming, especially now for both new and veteran moms adjusting to the pandemic. Singing River pediatricians tells News 25 that moms should continue to breastfeed. The milk contains immune fighting cell antibodies so if the baby…

COVID-19: 1,074 new cases, 42 new deaths statewide

The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,074 new COVID-19 cases and 42 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 62,199 confirmed cases and 1,753 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County is at 344 cases…

Memorial offering temporary COVID-19 testing sites

COVID-19 testing continues this month. Memorial is offering drive-up COVID-19 screening and testing sites on: Wednesday, August 5th at the Biloxi Civic Center Thursday, August 13th at the D’Iberville Community Center. Both sites will run from 8 a.m. to 1…

COVID-19: 572 new cases, eight new deaths statewide

The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 572 new COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 61,125 confirmed cases and 1,711 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County is at 336 cases…

COVID-19: 1,168 new cases, 52 new deaths statewide

The Mississippi State Department of Health has released the latest COVID-19 numbers in our state. They have reported 1,168 new cases and 52 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 57,912 confirmed cases and 1,620 deaths. Here are the…

Memorial Hospital offering drive-up COVID testing sites

Memorial is offering the following temporary drive-up COVID-19 screening and testing sites: Wednesday, August 5, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Biloxi Civic Center, 578 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Thursday, August 13, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., D’Iberville Civic Center, 10452 Lamey…

COVID-19: 1,775 new cases, 48 new deaths statewide

The Mississippi State Department of Health has released the latest COVID-19 numbers in our state. They have reported 1,775 new cases and 48 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 56,770 confirmed cases and 1,570 deaths. Here are the…

Jackson County leaders discuss medical marijuana initiative

A proposal to legalize medical marijuana is on the November 3rd ballot for Mississippians. The Medical Marijuana 2020 Campaign drafted the amendment to legalize medical marijuana. They received over 200,000 signatures from Mississippi registered voters. Initiative 65 would allow qualified…

COVID-19: 1,505 new cases, 20 new deaths statewide

The Mississippi State Department of Health has released the latest COVID-19 numbers in our state. They have reported 1,505 new cases and 20 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 55,046 confirmed cases and 1,524 deaths. Here are the…

Report restaurants not following CDC guidelines

At Governor Tate Reeves’ daily coronavirus briefing, state health officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs addressed the issues with restaurants and businesses not following CDC guidelines for COVID-19. Across the state and here on the Coast, numerous complaints have been reported of…