MSDH reports 2,321 cases and 49 deaths
Today, MSDH is reporting an additional 2,321 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 49 deaths. Twenty-four of these deaths occurred between August 20th and September 16th and 25…
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Coastal Mississippi CEO Segarra resigns from post
Coastal Mississippi CEO Milton Segarra has tendered his resignation. Segarra, who came aboard to lead the tourism group in 2017, said in a statement released Thursday night that his resignation is effective Oct. 15, 2021. "I would like to first…
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for September 16th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for September 16th are: 0-7-2. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
City of Gautier receives ‘Small Project of the Year’ award for Shephard State Park
Today, the City of Gautier received the Small Project of the Year award for its work on the marshwalk pier at Shepard…
Long Beach churches collect relief items for Hurricane Ida victims
Two Long Beach churches partnered together to bring relief to Hurricane Ida victims in Louisiana. The Long Beach Society of St. Vincent De Paul and St.…
American Foundation of Suicide Prevention hosting ‘Out of the Darkness Walk’
The annual ‘Mississippi Gulf Coast Out of the Darkness Walk’ is back to help raise awareness for the fight for suicide prevention. The walk is…
The Big Sky Ranch helps families keep pets in difficult times
An animal sanctuary in Folsom, Louisiana is attempting to keep pets with their families after Hurricane Ida hit the already overrun business. In 2020, the…
St. Thomas Catholic Church Hurricane Ida relief drive
Two Long Beach churches partnered together to bring relief to Hurricane Ida victims in Louisiana. News 25’s Sabria Reid is in Long Beach where supplies were collected ahead…
Mississippi now number one in COVID deaths per capita
The Mississippi State Department of Health held a press conference this afternoon to discuss three major COVID topics: deaths per capita, monoclonal antibody treatment, and COVID-19 and…
Commercial, recreational harvest closing for mid-water snapper on Sept. 18
BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today that the commercial and recreational fishing harvest of mid-water snapper in Mississippi territorial waters will close in conjunction with Gulf of Mexico federal waters at 12:01 a.m.…
USM helps Coast students through on-campus pantry
USM Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach has a pantry that offers food and essentials to help students in need. The pantry consists of food, toiletries, and hygiene products.…
Meet Hudson Hartman
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month which promotes acceptance and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome. You can help become an advocate by participating in the local Buddy Walk set for October…
12th annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival
The 12th annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival begins tonight with a kick off party in Downtown Ocean Springs. Ahead of the weekend long event, Scott Stradtner from the Mississippi Songwriters Festival and…
MSDH reports 2,594 COVID-19 cases and 65 deaths statewide
Today, MSDH is reporting an additional 2,594 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 65 deaths. Twenty-seven of these deaths occurred between August 7th and September 10th. An…
Mississippi launches dedicated anti-human trafficking website
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Human Trafficking/Special Victims Unit, a division of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, recently launched a newly designed website dedicated to combating human trafficking. The goal of the new website, funded by the Mississippi Legislature,…
Mississippi shows marked improvement in the Nation's Report Card
Mississippi has moved up 15 spots in a national ranking for K-12 achievement, according to the latest Quality Counts report published in Education Week. The report examines achievement in school systems from prekindergarten through grade 12 and socioeconomic factors leading…
State Auditor's office given high marks in peer review
State Auditor Shad White announced Thursday that his office has obtained the highest possible rating after being reviewed by the National State Auditors Association (NSAA). This “peer review” was conducted in late August by independent auditors from across the country.…
Scarlet Pearl joins suicide prevention group as Out of the Darkness presenting sponsor
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide an be prevented. Volunteers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are joining the quarter of a million people who are walking in towns across the U.S. to…
Lawmakers consider teacher pay, insurance cost for families
By LEAH WILLINGHAM JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi public school teacher with 15 years of experience providing health insurance for their family took home just under $30,000 a year in net pay in 2020, a “shocking number,” a policy…
Powerball winning numbers for September 15th, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for September 15th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for September 15th are: 7-0-3. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Rep. Palazzo speaks on Mississippi infrastructure
Mississippi Congressman Steven Palazzo was in Gulfport today explaining the pros and cons of the $1 trillion infrastructure bill recently passed by the Senate. The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passed…
Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum holding $10,000 Drawdown
For the 36th time, the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi is holding its $10,000 Drawdown. It is scheduled for this Saturday, September 18th at the Maritime…
Coast towns gear up for Mississippi Songwriters Festival
Although the Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame Award show at the Mary C. Theatre has been postponed because of COVID-19 precautions, the 12th annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival will…