WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service, working in partnership with the Treasury Department and the Social Security Administration, announced today that recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will automatically receive automatic Economic Impact Payments. SSI recipients will receive a $1,200 Economic…
The Pearl River Sheriff’s Department is asking for your help in finding the location of 27-year-old Brandon Robinson. A warrant for Robinson’s arrest was issued for a robbery that took place in February in Pearl River County on Highway 43.…
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes has extended the curfew in his city until further notice. As reminder, the curfew runs from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. everyday.
In order to support the critical work that healthcare workers and first responders are doing across the country, Sam’s Club is adding special shopping hours for these front line heroes, starting this Sunday. They will l also provide face masks…
The government began issuing one-time economic impact payments this week. Most adults who earned up to $75,000 will see a $1,200 payout, while married couples who made up to $150,000 can expect to get $2,400. Parents will get payments of…
By COLLEEN LONG and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s name will be printed on the stimulus checks that the Internal Revenue Service will be sending to tens of millions of Americans around the country. It's…
(NBC News) — President Trump announced Tuesday he is cutting off millions in funding to the World Health Organization, blaming the agency for making the coronavirus crisis worse. Trump claims the W.H.O. did not warn early enough about COVID-19 "...severely…
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Mega Millions draw.
Along with the rest of the world, law enforcement agencies are practicing social distancing as well. Officers are taking extra safety measures while continuing to keep our communities safe in the process. Ocean Springs Police Chief Mark Dunston said, “Police…
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves today toured parts of the state that were hit hard by severe weather on Sunday. Soso was one of the areas in Jones County that suffered heavy damage. Drone video shows homes with roofs ripped off…
Known for its financial assistance to families of fallen soldiers and first responders, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is now stepping up to help families of healthcare workers who are battling COVID-19. Frank Siller, the CEO of the Tunnel to…
The Coronavirus hit close to home in our local medical community. AMR Paramedic and Deputy Chief Charles Wise is back at work this week after suffering from COVID-19 since mid-March. After posting the news of his positive diagnosis on Facebook,…
According to Wallet Hub, Mississippi ranks as the fourth hardest hit state when it comes to small businesses in the wake of COVID-19, so if there was ever a time to buy local or use local services it is now.…
CHICAGO (AP) — Videos and online reports claiming that millions of Americans will have to repay the relief checks they receive from the federal government under the $2.2 trillion coronavirus economic recovery bill are not true. The government began issuing…
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District began the closing process at Bonnet Carre Spillway yesterday, based on the reduced flows in the Mississippi River at Red River Landing. The Army Corps will continue to assess conditions of…
A drive-up COVID-19 screening and testing will take place in Biloxi Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the Biloxi Civic Center on Howard Avenue. The one-day testing, which is open to all ages, is…
This morning protesters stood outside of the Biloxi VA Medical Center asking for changes for their employees. The protesters are asking that the VA Medical Center provides their employees with personal protection gear. Some employees say they are assigned only…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport Police have arrested three teenagers in connection to a drive by shooting that took place Monday afternoon. Gulfport Police said Tuesday they arrested 18-year-old Michael King and 18-year-old Demetrius Coleman Jr. They were each charged…
JACKSON, Miss. – Fraud schemes become more common, according to State Auditor Shad White, during emergencies. To help combat that fraud, the Office of the State Auditor today released information on the best authorities to contact if Mississippians see a fraud…
BENTONVILLE, Ark., April 14, 2020 – Walmart is launching a pickup hour for people most at-risk for COVID-19. Each day the hour from 7 to 8 a.m. at select pickup store locations will be reserved for customers over the age of…
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit partners today urged tax professionals to take additional security steps immediately to protect taxpayer data as more practitioners telework and security risks increase. The IRS, state tax agencies and the…
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit and the Dickey family are showing support for those working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 crisis. Starting today, guests can donate sandwiches to first responders in their communities with the new First Responder Relief Packs, which include bundles of five…
The shelter-in-place orders for the Magnolia State are now in day 13 and local health care professionals want to offer health tips for students stuck at home. With the decision to reopen Mississippi schools in limbo, many parents could find…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Corrections on Monday night made its first announcement of a Coronavirus case in one of the state prisons. An inmate at the Mississippi State Penitentiary was found to have had to the…