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Building still going strong in the City of Biloxi

In the City of Biloxi, it’s not business as usual but it is building as usual. While many South Mississippi businesses have temporarily come to a stand-still due to efforts to curb COVID-19 from spreading, Biloxi building projects are right…

Restoration 1 Water Damage Experts responds to Coronavirus

Cleaning businesses across the Coast are making adjustments as they work hard to provide services to residents and businesses. Restoration 1 Water Damage Experts also handles biohazard clean up as part of services provided. Since the outbreak, they have seen…

Pup rescued in Jackson County finds forever home

It’s a rescue story that’s warming the hearts of so many throughout the Coast. Meet Jackson the fire dog. Iris Wilner with 911 Animal Project Save said, "Jackson roamed around the street out there in the weather and everything. People…

Gun sales at an all-time high amid COVID-19 pandemic

Gun sales are on the rise as Coronavirus concerns continue to spread. In many states, gun dealers were included in orders for shutting down business. Here in Mississippi, gun stores are still considered an essential business. At Dad’s Super Pawn…

President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi

JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced his request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government has been approved. The declaration makes available additional federal assets and resources to aid Mississippi's COVID-19 response. Governor Reeves sent a letter to President…

Feeding the Gulf Coast provides food to local families

Community members came together Saturday morning as volunteers to provide those who need food during this time with critical resources. Feeding the Gulf Coast teamed up with Mississippi Public Health Institute and other local organizations to feed community members in…

Coast beaches empty after stay-at-home order

We got our first look this weekend at beaches along the Mississippi Coast after they were shut down for the state’s stay-at-home order that took effect Friday evening. In Ocean Springs and Gulfport, people listened to signs and stickers placed…

Drive thru testing available in Moss Point until 4 p.m.

Drive-thru testing is now available in Moss Point today for those at high risk of contracting Coronavirus. The testing is a collaboration between the Mississippi State Department of Health, MEMA, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Testing collections are…