Governor Tate Reeves is expected to sign a bill that would ban abortion based on the race, sex, or genetic anomalies of a fetus. It could set up another lawsuit by abortion-rights groups in a state that already has some…
Today, Singing River Health System and Ochsner Health have signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand access to high-quality, cost-effective care in the communities the organizations serve. Singing River and Oschner have worked together successfully for a number of years…
Greyhound nation and Singing River Health System announced a new partnership today to form a game plan on how to best reopen schools in the age of COVID-19. School administrators are tasked this summer with reopening schools in a safe…
(WXXV) — On Tuesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 611 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 11 new deaths. This sets a new record for the highest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases…
The Red Cross has been stepping up in the fight against COVID-19 in numerous ways, but they can’t do it alone and need your help. In coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Red Cross is seeking people…
On Monday, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported a combined total of 1,646 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi for the five days from June 17 to June 21. In this period there are 40 new deaths to report…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is planning to update its recommendation on masks. CDC researchers have been conducting a scientific review about the masks during the coronavirus pandemic. Scientists wanted to find out if masks protect people…
GSK Consumer Healthcare has issued a voluntary recall for some children's Robitussin and Dimetapp products due to dosing cups missing graduation markings. The recall affects two lots of Children's Robitussin Honey Cough and Chest Congestion DM and one lot of…
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) apologizes for the interruption of COVID-19 data. The agency is working to address legacy software issues impacting its ability to create detailed reports. Additional detailed analysis of data is not available…
Mississippi legislators are advancing a bill to ban abortion based on the race, sex, or genetic anomalies of a fetus. The Republican-led Senate passed the bill Wednesday. The House is expected to send the bill soon to Republican Governor Tate…
The U.S. Army plans to show its support for healthcare workers and hospitals where they work with a free aerial demonstration on Friday. The U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team, the Black Daggers, will perform at 10 a.m.…
Mississippi legislators are advancing a bill to ban abortion based on the race, sex, or genetic anomalies of a fetus. The Republican-led Senate passed the bill Wednesday. The House is expected to send the bill soon to Republican Governor Tate…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 489 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 23 new deaths. However, 16 of those new deaths are from between May 23rd and June 11th, including one in Hancock County and one…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 353 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 20 new deaths including 24 new cases reported within our six southern counties. The statewide total stands at 20,152 cases and 915 deaths. In…
The American Red Cross has announced all blood donors will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Testing began today for anyone donating blood, platelets, or plasma and will continue for several months. The Red Cross says this will help people learn…
Parents across the Coast will have the opportunity to keep their children’s immunizations up to date starting tomorrow. Coastal Family Health Center’s Pediatric Clinic, along with Biloxi Excel by Five and the Biloxi School District, are partnering once again for…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 283 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and four new deaths. That includes 37 new cases reported within our six southern counties. The statewide total stands at 19,799 cases and 895 deaths.…
The latest number of COVID-19 cases has been released today after technical problems. As of today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 608 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 13 deaths. The statewide total stands at 19,091…
In his daily press conference today, Governor Tate Reeves discussed the state’s strategy to continue flattening the curve as well as mental health resources for this ongoing crisis. Governor Reeves was joined by state mental health professionals today to talk…
The state is reporting that all residents and staff of the 211 nursing homes in the state have been tested for COVID-19 as of June 11. Nursing homes are considered high risk locations because their residents are older or in…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 374 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 21 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 18,484 cases and 868 deaths. Here’s a look at cases by county in our…
Mississippi is seeing its largest influx of coronavirus cases since the first positive case on March 11th. Governor Tate Reeves today announcing the importance of following guidelines to prevent another outbreak. In today’s briefing, Reeves stressed that threats still remain…
Heightened awareness during hurricane season can lead to heightened concerns, not to mention the other unprecedented events that have unfolded since the start of this year. Gulfport Behavioral Health System has some advice from the experts on how to better…
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety will re-open all permanent driver's license stations Monday with limited services in adherence to recommended social distancing guidelines. In South Mississippi, those stations are located in Biloxi, Gautier, Kiln and Picayune. Customers are strongly…