AARP Foundation looking for volunteers to help seniors with taxes
AARP is looking for some helping hearts to assist seniors in our area for tax season. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offering free tax assistance to those…
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Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum hosted ‘Donuts with Santa’
Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum has been hosting Christmas events all month long and today children enjoyed donuts with Santa. Children were able to enjoy a late…
New toy trends for the holidays
With COVID restrictions lifted and shoppers back on the streets, local toy stores have all the info on what gifts are trending this Christmas. Miner’s Doll and Toy Store in…
Jazzy J’s gives out free plates in D’Iberville
One local eatery continues the Coast trend of getting free food to community members in need. Collard greens, mac and cheese, fried chicken are just a few of…
Memorial brings joy to residents of Driftwood Nursing Center
Memorial Hospital was finally able to return back to the Driftwood Nursing Center today to host their annual Christmas party. The past two years, Memorial was unable…
Local bakeries preparing for the busiest time of the year
It’s the busiest time of the year for local bakeries and they’ve been making more than just cookies for Santa. Before dawn you can find pastry…
Gulfport man sentenced to 13 years in drug trafficking case
A Gulfport man will serve more than 13 years for his role in a drug trafficking case in Gulfport. Joshua Taylor, 23, was stopped in Gulfport in March of this year and officers found heroin, methamphetamine and Ecstasy. Officers also…
US jobless claims unchanged at 205,000
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, remaining at a historically low level that reflects the job market's strong recovery from the coronavirus recession last year. Jobless claims remained…
Mississippi families receive financial bump
Across Mississippi, families in need are receiving a financial bump to help them get through the holiday season. More than 1,500 low-income Mississippi families are set to receive a one-time payment…
MSDH reports 873 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 873 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and six deaths. These deaths occurred between December 17 and December 21, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 525,502, with 10,393 deaths.