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Businesses getting boost from Coast Chamber of Commerce grant program

Some local businesses are getting a much-needed boost thanks to grants given out by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. While the chamber’s fundraising capabilities have been limited, the assistance they’re providing South Mississippi businesses is still going strong…

Ship Island opens after repairs to pier

Gulf Islands National Seashore announced today that Ship Island is officially reopened after being closed since June 5th due to Tropical Storm Cristobal. During the storm, the island’s ferry pier was damaged, causing all ferry service to Ship Island to…

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Ingalls Shipbuilding

Ingalls Shipbuilding is reporting 147 total cases of COVID-19 since March. The total number of employees eligible to return to work is 78. West Bank Production Area- 140 reported cases West Bank Offices- 2 reported cases East Bank- 3 reported…

Mask mandate in effect for the state of Alabama

If you plan on making a trip to Alabama sometime soon, you’ll now have to wear a mask. Today, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey issued an emergency proclamation containing an amended safer at home order that includes a statewide mask requirement.…

Popp’s Ferry Bridge struck by vessel

The Popp’s Ferry Bridge in Biloxi was closed for nearly four hours this afternoon after it was struck by a tugboat pushing three barges. Biloxi officials say the incident took place just before 1 p.m. The vessel ‘Miss Laurie’ and…

Local businesses weigh-in on new face mask mandate

Are the tighter COVID-19 restrictions putting a squeeze on businesses affected here in South Mississippi? It’s business once again and as usual, these few days into the governor’s new mask mandate, according to Butch Simpson, co-owner of Negrotto’s Frame and…

St. Stanislaus demolishing old gym and chapel

St. Stanislaus College Board of Directors is demolishing the Old Gym Building and the Chapel building. The Old Gym was built in 1923 and the Chapel building was built in 1930. Both buildings had significant damage from Hurricane Katrina. These…

Donating blood during the COVID-19 pandemic

Many blood drives across the county had to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, making the need for donating even more important. A socially distant blood drive was held in Ocean Springs today in effort to help fill the…