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The Long Beach School District implementing mask mandate

The Long Beach School District Board of Trustees announced this evening that universal masking will begin district-wide beginning tomorrow at 8 a.m. The board says this decision stems from "our ongoing focus to keep students onsite and engaged as in-person…

Mask mandate implemented for Gulfport schools

The Gulfport School District announced changes to its COVID-19 policy that took effect today. All Gulfport School District employees and students are now required to wear a mask. The Gulfport…

Biloxi Public Schools implementing mask mandate

The Biloxi Public Schools Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation that the Biloxi Public School District adhere to the CDC and MSDH mask recommendations. That recommendation requires that all staff/students/visitors wear masks while inside of campus buildings and on school…

Louisiana reinstates indoor mask mandate amid COVID surge

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Louisiana is reenacting a statewide mask mandate for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents across all indoor locations, including schools and colleges. Gov. John Bel Edwards’ announcement Monday came as the…

Masks required in City of Moss Point Municipal Buildings

The City of Moss Point is now requiring a mask to enter any of their municipal buildings, City Hall, Public Works, Fire Department, Police Department, and all Recreation facilities, regardless of being vaccinated or not vaccinated. The health and safety…

Fill the Bus School Supply Drive

It’s back to school time for students on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Families can expect to pay hundreds of dollars per child on back to school items. In an effort…