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MDEQ Lifts Beach Water Contact Advisory in Pass Christian

(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Thursday for Station 5 (Pass Christian West Beach). Water samples at this station show the area has attained acceptable bacteria…

Covid-19 impacting businesses on the Coast

The way we do business here on the Coast has definitely changed to some degree with some places having to close down temporarily or even for good. Anyone who has stopped by Shawn’s Petit Bois Liquor Store knows its owner,…

COVID-19: Two New Deaths in Mississippi, Five Total

Tonight the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports two new deaths from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi. The cases were a Wilkinson County male 85-90 years old with underlying conditions who died while hospitalized, and a Tunica County female 75-80…

Coast businessman Drew Allen passed away

A well-known Coast businessman passed away recently in Gulfport. Drew Allen II died at the age of 68. After his father’s death in 1991, Drew became CEO and president of Allen Beverages. Born in Gulfport and a graduate of Mississippi…

COVID-19: Third Death in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. – Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports the third death from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi. The case was a male 65-70 years old from Webster County with underlying health conditions. He died while hospitalized. Currently,…

Alan Belcher MMA Club offering online classes

Still trying to figure out how you’re going to stay in shape while at home or still trying to find activities for the kids? Alan Belcher’s MMA Club in D’Iberville is providing an online source for all age groups. By…

Keesler announces three confirmed cases of COVID-19

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – Keesler Air Force Base is currently monitoring three positive cases of COVID-19 for an active duty Airman, a spouse of a sister service member, and a retiree. The individuals are in isolation, and the…

Allergies or Coronavirus: How to tell symptoms apart

Allergies or Coronavirus? How do you tell the symptoms apart? Spring is in the air and so is the pollen, something you know all too well if you suffer from allergies. It’s always a busy time of year for Dr.…