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New toy trends for the holidays

With COVID restrictions lifted and shoppers back on the streets, local toy stores have all the info on what gifts are trending this Christmas. Miner’s Doll and Toy Store in…

US jobless claims unchanged at 205,000

By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, remaining at a historically low level that reflects the job market's strong recovery from the coronavirus recession last year. Jobless claims remained…

Mississippi families receive financial bump

Across Mississippi, families in need are receiving a financial bump to help them get through the holiday season. More than 1,500 low-income Mississippi families are set to receive a one-time payment…

MSDH reports 873 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths statewide

Today MSDH is reporting an additional 873 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and six deaths. These deaths occurred between December 17 and December 21, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 525,502, with 10,393 deaths.

Santa Claus visits WXXV!

The jolly old elf himself was in the WXXV newsroom on Thursday. Santa Claus stopped by while on the Coast doing some 11th hour visits with children, families and businesses on the Coast…

Port Bienville awarded grant to improve rail storage yard

Port Bienville in Hancock County is one of two ports to receive grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve port facilities. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the 25 awards in 19 states totaling more than $241 million that…

IRS extends Hurricane Ida tax relief to Feb. 15

Victims of Hurricane Ida in six states now have until Feb. 15, 2022, extended from Jan. 3, to file individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. The updated relief covers Louisiana and…

Body found on Highway 15 identified

The body of a man found on Highway 15 on Friday has been identified. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said the man has been identified as LaZarius Smith, 16, of Gulfport. Smith died of a single gunshot wound. He died…