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Ocean Springs School District implementing mask mandate

The Ocean Springs School District held a special called meeting to vote on the mask mandate for students, staff, and visitors regardless of vaccination status. Board President Joe Cloyd, board members Jim Smith, and Eric Camp voted for a mask…

St. Patrick Catholic High School updates mask policy

St. Patrick Catholic High School has announced modifications to their COVID-19 policy as students are set to return to campus on Friday. In all areas where three feet of social distancing is not possible, masks will be required to be…

CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3

WASHINGTON (AP/WXXV) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday issued a new moratorium on evictions that would last until October 3, ending some of the political pressure being placed on President Joe Biden. The new moratorium could…

Night out against Crime

Tonight, the 19th Circuit Court District Attorney’s Office in conjunction with Jackson County law enforcement agencies is joining communities nationwide in celebrating National Night out against Crime. News 25’s Grace Boyles is…

Dr. Lake Garner hosts annual Pay Up for Pets event

During the month of August 2021, Dr. Lake Garner and Gautier Family Dental will match all donations to the Jackson County Animal Shelter, up to $5,000. Jackson County Animal Shelter, as do many other rescue organizations, see high number of…

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…