GULFPORT, Miss.—A temporary Memorial Physician Clinic Drive-Up COVID-19 Screening and Testing site will be available Tuesday, April 28, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Woolmarket Civic Center, 16320 Old Woolmarket Road, Biloxi. Individuals are urged to visit the temporary site if they…
GAUTIER, Mississippi (April 27, 2020) — The City of Gautier will distribute free hand sanitizer to Gautier residents at the Singing River Mall property this Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon, while supplies last. Each vehicle will receive one 6-ounce…
By agreement of Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn, the Mississippi Legislature will reconvene the 2020 Legislative Session on Monday, May 18. The Legislature recessed its 125-day Session temporarily on March 18, following the Governor’s…
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — One man is dead after a shooting overnight in Jackson County. Investigators found the body of a man lying near the intersection of Amherst and Hamilton Drive. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says the body…
Two more deaths from COVID-19 were reported in Mississippi on Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 229. There were 183 more cases reported on Sunday; the state now stands at 6,094 statewide. In South Mississippi, there were 16 new cases…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Some Mississippi shopkeepers will start reopening their retail businesses on Monday as Gov. Tate Reeves begins easing restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The governor’s stay-at-home order that has been in place since the evening of April…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — A large brush fire between Long Beach and Gulfport is now contained, but could flare up again, according to officials. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan tells WXXV the fire is under control and there…
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Long time Coast doctor Albert Diaz was released from federal prison on Thursday after serving over 60 percent of his sentence in a compound pharmacy scheme. Diaz had been in prison since March 2nd, 2018 when a federal jury convicted…
Starbucks is extending its offer of free coffee to first responders and front line health care workers. The offer is now good across the U.S. and Canada through May 31st. Since announcing the offer on March 25th, Starbucks says its…
The Gulfport Main Street Association is challenging all residents to a selfie contest. It’s called ‘Fish Faced Friday.’ Show off your best fish face with a selfie at the new Mississippi Aquarium, Robert Waldrop Artwork, or other murals on the…
The coronavirus outbreak has left millions of people without a job. One local company wants to put South Mississippi back to work. This afternoon, a drive thru job fair was held by Express Employment Professionals. The job fair allowed people…
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes has released a statement in regards to Governor Tate Reeves' new ‘safer at home’ orders. "The City of Gulfport plans on following the provisions of Gov. Reeves’s new order, with one exception. Instead of the 50…
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – The 403rd Wing is planning to flyover Gulfport, Biloxi and Ocean Springs the evening of April 28 in honor of health-care workers, first responders, and essential personnel battling the spread of COVID-19. The flyover…
Over the past few weeks, WastePro has received over 1,000 calls for yard debris pickup. This is seven times the number of calls received last year during the same time frame. Due to the increase in demand, the City of…
Severe Weather across the southeast Thursday damaged property and homes. In Mississippi, high winds uprooted a big tree and flipped a trailer in Lucedale. The uproar sent one woman to the hospital with minor injuries. Another neighbor in George County…
Jackson-George Library System is encouraging all library patrons to use free programs and services on their Facebook page found by clicking HERE. In an effort to continue serving patrons during the COVID-19 crisis, the library system is offering Facebook LIVE programs and events for the public. The library is…
Two more deaths were reported in Pearl River County on Thursday, part of eight statewide that brings the total to 209. There were 281 more cases reported on Thursday; the state now stands at 5,434 statewide. In South Mississippi, there…
One man is hospitalized tonight after an apartment fire. It happened at 7:23 this evening at Palm View Apartments on Pass Road. Building two caught fire, displacing several tenants. According to Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt one of the residents…
With the COVID-19 outbreak putting an abrupt end to the school year, members of the 2020 class are learning how they will close the chapter of high school. “High school graduation, in my opinion and the opinion of other folks,…
Following the Easter Sunday tornado outbreak that impacted south central Mississippi, a handful of Biloxi firefighters immediately came up with a plan and sprang into action to help their neighbors. While COVID-19 continues to be at the forefront of everyone’s…
Lucedale residents are now cleaning up the damage left behind by early morning storms. Roofs on the ground, trees on the road, and power lines down: that is the scene in Lucedale. Storms left behind widespread damage throughout George County,…
One middle school robotics team on the Coast would be gearing up for their world championship competition right now, but COVID-19 has caused a change of plans. Hancock Middle School’s robotics team known as the Optimizers won all five tournaments…
The Ocean Springs High School senior class of 2020 is standing up for its right to hold a traditional graduation ceremony once it is safe to do so. Senior Kaylee Goodwin has started a petition on change.org requesting support for…