Memorial Hospital vaccine event
The team at Memorial Hospital continues to host pop-up COVID vaccination sites as the number of people receiving the vaccinations continues to rise. The most recent pop-up event the team hosted was…
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Alarming rise of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Mississippi
The Mississippi State Department of Health hosted a health briefing focusing on incoming federal assistance, record-breaking case numbers, and alarming ICU capacity. Mississippi will open a 50-bed…
Mississippi Power urges customers to call Mississippi 811
Gulfport, Miss. – Mississippi Power is urging its customers to use today, 8/11, as a natural reminder to call Mississippi 811 prior to any digging project to have underground utility lines marked. Calling 811 can prevent accidental contact with electrical lines.…
Phase II of Ingalls Avenue road improvement project begins
PASCAGOULA, Miss. - Ingalls Avenue between Market Street and Pascagoula Street is closed to thru traffic beginning Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. The preferred detour routes are Community Avenue and Beach Boulevard. This is the second phase in…
Coastal Family Health Center celebrating National Health Center Week
Coastal Family Health Center is celebrating National Health Center Week by hosting several events along the Coast. This year’s National Health Center Week is honoring those front-line providers, staff, and beloved patients…
State reports more than 3,000 COVID cases for second day
More than 3,000 COVID cases were reported for Aug. 10, according to the state Department of Health, with 25 deaths also reported in the state. One of those deaths was in Jackson County and two were in Pearl River County.…
Biloxi men charged in drive-by shooting case
Two Biloxi men are behind bars in connection with a drive-by shooting, Biloxi Police said. D’Anthony C. Mitchell, 19, and George Powe III, 25, both of Biloxi, were arrested on a charge of drive-by shooting, Capt. Brian Dykes said in…
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for August 10th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for August 10th are: 9-1-3. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Biloxi community comes together to discuss recent gun violence
At the Biloxi Civic Center, the concerned east Biloxi community came together to put an end to recent gun crimes. Mayor ‘FoFo’ Gilich, Biloxi Police Chief John…
Monoclonal antibody infusion treatment helps COVID-19 patients
With the increase of COVID cases nationwide and here on the Coast, Memorial Hospital in Gulfport has leaned on the help of a treatment that wasn’t available this time last…
Meet with local officers at ‘Police in the Park’
‘Police in the Park’ hopes to strengthen trust between police and the Gulfport community this Saturday. Making an effort to build relationships within the community they serve,…
MSDH reports 3,488 new COVID-19 cases, 36 deaths statewide
COVID-19 hospitalizations are approaching a record high for the state. The State Department of Health reported today that there are 3,488 new COVID cases and 36 deaths…
Salvation Army Ambassador for Good Day event
To bring awareness to underprivileged communities across the Coast, the Salvation Army of the Mississippi Gulf Coast hosted an Ambassador for Good Day event. This year, the Salvation Army…
COVID-19 protocols at senior living facility centers
COVID numbers continue to spike along the Coast, leaving those in nursing homes, personal care homes, assisted living homes, and intermediate care facilities wondering if they will have to…
GCVHCS participates in Fourth Mission COVID response
Two VA medical centers in Mississippi, including the one in Biloxi, will be helping out other medical facilities in the state due to the shortage of ICU beds during…
WXXV testing Emergency Alert System Wednesday afternoon
As a reminder to our viewers, WXXV, at the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will be testing its National Emergency Alert System on Wednesday afternoon around 1:30 p.m. This test will run on all TV, radio stations, and…
Walmart Neighborhood Market on Orange Grove Road closed temporarily
The Walmart Neighborhood Market on Orange Grove Road in Gulfport temporarily closed today at 2 p.m. The store will reopen at 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 12th. The pharmacy drive-thru will remain open as well as fuel dispensers which have…
Hospitalizations due to COVID continue to climb
Singing River Health System had 128 people hospitalized with COVID, the hospital CEO said, and 119 of those were not vaccinated. The numbers continue to climb in Mississippi. Of those hospitalized at SRHS, 28 are in ICU and 21 of…
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for August 9th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for August 9th are: 9-8-1. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Pascagoula named top five cities in Southeast
One Coast city was recognized by Nasdaq.com today as a top destination for families in the southeast. Pascagoula was praised by the online platform for its open space perfect…
NCBC Navy Lodge wins ‘the Best of the Best’
The Naval Construction Battalion Center’s Lodge wins the ‘Best of the Best’ in a competition involving every other Navy lodge around the globe. For the lodge general…
Pearl River County School District selected for Digital Learning Coach Program
The Mississippi Department of Education announced the school districts selected for its 2021-2022 Digital Learning Coach Program, one of which is here in South Mississippi.…
COVID testing sites packed as delta variant spreads
The delta variant is sweeping across the state and hospitals along the Coast are at their breaking point with a shortage of nurses and no ICU beds available.…
MSDH reports nearly 7,000 new cases of COVID-19 from August 6th through the 8th
Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting nearly 7,000 new cases of COVID-19 for August 6th through August 8th. Along…