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Mississippi National Guard sent to D.C. for inauguration

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi National Guard is sending troops to Washington D. C. for the presidential inauguration. A National Guard press release says that troops will work to keep the event a "safe and secure environment" to allow for "a…

Congressman Steven Palazzo receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine

WASHINGTON (WXXV) — Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-MS) recently received the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Palazzo's office released a statement Thursday saying the Congressman received the second round of the vaccine under the guidance issued by the Office of…

First dose of vaccines given at Kroc Center in Biloxi

In Biloxi at the Kroc Center, Coastal Family Health Center’s Mobile Clinic distributed their first round of Moderna vaccines today. Each of the 60 available appointments were already filled for the day. The drive-thru testing set up allowed for nurses…

Catch Together Program distribution gives back to the community

We’re all in the same boat together, just one reason local fishermen, the nonprofit Extra Table, and others have jumped on board with the newly launched Catch Together program. A special delivery at food banks throughout South Mississippi, 13,000 pounds…

Ask the Expert webinar on second stimulus checks

Local residents and business owners got the edge on information regarding the second stimulus. Dozens of people registered and logged on to this morning’s free webinar called ‘Ask the Expert: Second Stimulus Update” with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It’s…

Governor Reeves receives COVID-19 vaccine

Today Governor Reeves received his COVID-19 vaccination. The Republican governor got the shot on a video streamed to Facebook live. He said he wanted to take the vaccine publicly to demonstrate his ‘confidence in its safety and efficacy.’ Forty-six-year-old Reeves…

Four Mississippi inmate deaths so far in 2021

The Mississippi Department of Corrections has announced the deaths of four inmates so far in 2021. An autopsy was to be done on each inmate. The latest deaths were announced by the state Tuesday from Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, a…