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WIC food distribution sites closing soon

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will be closing all 81 of its Women, Infants and Children (WIC) food distribution sites throughout the state in the months ahead. Approximately 70 positions will be eliminated. This comes as…

Alabama Senate approves casino and lottery legislation

By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Senate has approved lottery and casino legislation. Senators on Tuesday voted 23-9 for the proposed constitutional amendment would establish a state lottery and allow nine casino sites in the…

Mississippi ends license requirements for some beauty jobs

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi no longer requires professional licenses for people who offer low-risk beauty services, a change that will save residents thousands of dollars and hours of time spent on training. House Bill 1312 was signed by Gov. Tate…

Overnight storm damage in Harrison County

Here’s video from Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan showcasing storm damage in the county. This is from the overnight storms that moved through Harrison County causing street flooding, accidents, fire alarms, and several homes struck by…

CTA offering free casino hopper rides each Saturday in April

To help support the reopening of the local tourist economy, the Coast Transit Authority is inviting everyone to ride the casino hopper for free every Saturday in April. With service every 25 minutes and buses disinfected daily,…

Equal Steps Veterans Home opens in Long Beach

The City of Long Beach is now home to a new veterans facility Equal Steps Veterans Home. Equal Steps Veterans Home held their ribbon cutting today to celebrate the new living facility. The new veterans home will…

Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort hosts job fair

Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort spent the day looking for energetic and outgoing individuals to join their team. Scarlet Pearl offered an in-person job fair giving those interested in working for the casino resort a chance to get…