NAACP to give away masks in Moss Point
The Jackson County branch of the NAACP will be in Moss Point on Saturday to give away masks for those who need them. Members of the NAACP will be at the corner of MLK and Main Street in Moss Point…
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Mississippi State Dept. of Health reports first pediatric flu death of 2020
JACKSON, Miss. – Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting its first pediatric flu death of 2020. The death was in a child from Central Mississippi. The child did not test positive for COVID-19. This is the first…
Margaritaville Resort re-opens all venues Thursday
Margaritaville Resort announced that it is reopening all venues on the Biloxi property on Thursday. The resort said in a press release that additional safety measures have been put in place in preparation for the re-opening. "Our goal is to…
First child inflammatory syndrome case reported in Mississippi
The state reported its first case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children on Tuesday, the Department of Health reported. The child lives in Central Mississippi and tested positive for COVID-19. The child has been discharged from the hospital, the MSDH…
Hollywood, Boomtown casinos announce May 21 re-opening
Hollywood Gulf Coast and Boomtown casinos will re-open their doors on Thursday, the company announced. Boomtown will open at 10 a.m., followed by Hollywood at noon. "While the amenities our customers have come to know and love may be somewhat…
Beau Rivage announces June 1 opening date
MGM Resorts International announced Tuesday that Beau Rivage Resort & Casino will open June 1 in Biloxi. MGM also owns Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, which will open May 25. Both properties will open with a limited capacity and…
President Trump says he's taking malaria drug in case he gets virus
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says he is taking a malaria drug to lessen symptoms should he get the new coronavirus, even though the drug is unproven for fighting COVID-19. President Trump told reporters Monday that he has been…
William Carey medical school earns national No. 3 ranking
U.S. News & World Report this year ranked William Carey University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine No. 3 nationwide in producing the highest percentage of primary care residents. The 2020 rankings are based on data from 2017 to 2019 and included…
Mississippi reports 136 new cases of COVID-19 in state
Only three new cases of COVID-19 were reported on the Coast on Sunday and no deaths, according to the state Department of Health. Mississippi on Monday released its new COVID-19 numbers, with 136 reported on Sunday, along with seven deaths…
Free COVID-19 testing in Moss Point
A few organizations are preparing to host two free COVID-19 testing sites in the City of Moss Point. The Moss Point Visionary Circle has partnered with Coastal Family Health to provide testing to the community as part of the Moss…
Mississippi dental offices open for non-essential visits
Your next trip to the dentist will look slightly different now as dental offices in Mississippi continue to open in phases. Today begins phase three, allowing offices to resume non-essential visits for patients not at high-risk for COVID-19. While procedures…
COVID-19 cases: 404 new cases, 13 new deaths statewide
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 404 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 13 new deaths, three of those deaths are from prior weeks. The state total now stands at 9,090 cases and 409 deaths. Here’s a look…
More than 400 new COVID-19 cases reported in spike; 13 deaths in state
Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 404 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 13 new deaths. Three of those deaths were from prior weeks identified through death certificate investigation The state total stands at 9,090 and…
Mississippi's high court allows for jury trials to resume in some counties
Mississippi's Supreme Court issued an executive order on Thursday that allows for some counties to resume jury trials. The state had suspended those trials on March 13 through an executive order in an effort to promote social distancing in the…
COVID-19 cases in Mississippi: 262 new reported cases, 22 deaths
Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 262 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 22 new deaths. The state total stands at 8,686 and 396 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area…
National Day of Prayer being observed despite COVID-19
Today is designated as the National Day of Prayer and at least one group has found a way to observe the day without violating the social distancing regulations in place because of COVID-19. The first Thursday in May has been…
COVID 19 Cases: 217 new cases, 32 new deaths statewide
Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 217 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 32 new deaths. The state total stands at 8,424 and 374 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area…
Covid-19 impacts on mental health
May is ‘Mental Health Awareness Month’ and now more than ever there is a renewed emphasis on the state of mental health in Mississippi. Licensed psychologist Dr. David Gavel with Southern Behavioral Medicine Associates says the onset of the COVID-19…
Feed my Sheep hosted a COVID-19 testing unit
The world has completely changed due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Some people are still looking for a place they can get tested for the disease. Today in Gulfport, a free COVID-19 mobile testing unit was set up at Feed…
Disney making character face masks
Disney is known for creating memorable animated characters but now, it's bringing those characters to life off screen to help combat the coronavirus. Disney announcing its new line of face masks. The entertainment giant's collection of protective gear features many…
Singing River Health System recognized with ‘A’ rating
Exciting news revealed this morning in Pascagoula and a testament to the hard work of our healthcare heroes on the Coast. Singing River Health System is now ranked the head of the class. As Pascagoula and Ocean Springs Hospitals are…
403rd Wing plans second flyby for to honor health-care workers, first responders
The 403rd Wing is planning a second fly-by for Picayune, Bay Saint Louis, and Pascagoula on Tuesday afternoon in honor of health-care workers, first responders, and essential personnel battling the spread of COVID-19. The “Hercs for Heroes” fly-by will feature…
COVID-19 cases spike in state with nearly 400 reported and 20 deaths
Cases of COVID-19 spiked in the state on Thursday, with 397 reported to state health officials. The Mississippi Department of Health also reported 20 deaths, although 11 of the deaths occurred between March 29 and April 16, and are based…
Researchers studying experimental coronavirus drug
Some promising news this morning about the experimental Coronavirus drug Remdesivir. The drug’s manufacture, Gilead Sciences, says the antiviral drug appears to improve symptoms of COVID-19 whether patients receive five or ten days of treatment. That means the supply of…