STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University will maintain COVID-19 safety protocols through the end of the Spring 2021 semester, including current mask, physical distancing and sanitation requirements. “It’s important to note that these protocols have been effective for more than a year…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 380 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths. The statewide total stand at 295,675 cases and 6,743 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area:…
Governor Tate Reeves signed an Executive Order eliminating the state-ordered mask mandates in every county starting March 3rd- Governor Reeves stated although not mandatory, all persons in Mississippi are encouraged to continue wearing face coverings while in public, avoid large indoor…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS and LEAH WILLINGHAM JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says that as of Wednesday, he is getting rid of most mask mandates that he had imposed to try to slow the spread of the…
BRENHAM, Texas, February 25, 2021 – Blue Bell has put a new twist on a popular frozen snack you may remember from school. Cookie Cone fans meet your new favorite ice cream, Cookies ’n Cream Cone. The flavor arrives in…
Legislation creating an outdoor conservation trust fund has cleared committee work in the Mississippi Senate, and now heads to the body for consideration. House Bill 1231 creates a 12-member Board of Trustees (with seven voting) appointed by the Governor and…
The CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for March 2nd are: 3-7-3. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi Aquarium is looking for local support for their growing educational library. Starting today, in honor of ‘Read Across America’ Week, the Aquarium is offering $2 off entry for those who donate March 2nd to the 4th.…
Today, Gulfport city leaders celebrated a long-time resident and decorated World War II veteran who just reached a big milestone. The date was March 1st, 1921. The Roaring Twenties are getting into full swing and a boy…
Along with Governor Reeves’ latest executive order comes opposition as well as approval from Gulf Coast residents. Locals are voicing their opinions on social media about the mask mandates being lifted. While many are happy to see…
'Read Across America' Day is also being celebrated in classrooms across Mississippi virtually this year. Mrs. Mississippi American 2020 Jamiee Dorris may not have been able to read to a room full of first graders due to…
Do you like green eggs and ham? The Pediatric Office of Dr. Harper celebrated ‘Read Across America Day’ with her patients while honoring the late Dr. Seuss. Dr. Tamara Harper, a pediatrician at Singing River Gulfport, read…
A devastating number of small, locally-owned restaurants have not been able to withstand the financial storm unleashed by COVID. Mississippi’s United States Senator Roger Wicker has set the table for some possible much needed relief for restaurants…
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the rescheduling of another annual event. Black Beach Weekend has been a major event on the Gulf Coast since 2014. Events usually kick off the second week of April, but due to…
With Mississippi teachers becoming eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, the Gulfport School District distributed vaccines to teachers with the help of their community partners. Gulfport Central Middle School Teacher Haley Whittermore said, “I got…
After almost 48 hours, authorities have found the body of the missing boater in Pascagoula. Fifty-four year-old Grady ‘Buck’ Williams was last seen Sunday when he reportedly lost control of his boat near Pascagoula Point Park and…
By ZEKE MILLER and LINDA A. JOHNSON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden says the U.S. expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccines for all adult Americans by the end of May, two months earlier than anticipated,…
Employees with the Ocean Springs School District are excited to partner up with Singing River Health System Thursday to receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. More than 200 Pfizer first dose COVID vaccines will be…
Singing River will receive its first shipment of Johnson & Johnson single-dose COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday, March 3rd. The limited number of J&J vaccines will be available to those eligible by appointment only at all Singing River Medical Clinics -…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 301 new COVID-19 cases and 44 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 295,295 cases and 6,724 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area:…
Mississippi Representative Steven Palazzo is accused of ethics violations by the Office of Congressional Ethics. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, the Office of Congressional Ethics says there is ‘substantial’ evidence to suggest that U.S.…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed Executive Order 1549. This order will go into effect at 5:00 PM on March 3rd and stay in effect until March 31st. "Today, I signed what I expect will be one of my…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate a reported runaway juvenile. Seventeen-year-old Raven J. Parker left her residence in the 12000 block of Old Highway 67 on Saturday, February 27th at about 10:30 am. At…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in locating a runaway juvenile, 16-year-old Keith David Aycock, who reportedly ran away after an argument with his parents. Aycock ran away from his residence, located in the 14000 block of Lorraine…