Walmart implementing mask mandate for employees in COVID hot spots
Walmart will require all employees, vaccinated or not, to wear masks in areas of the country with high rates of COVID-19 infections. The move to mandate…
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Memorial updates visitor policy to align with current recommendations from MSDH and CDC
Memorial has updated its visitor policy to align with current recommendations from the Mississippi State Department of Health and the CDC. These guidelines are subject to change and may be different if you arrive to the hospital as they make…
Jackson County School District releases back to school plan
The Jackson County School District has released its plans relating to COVID-19 for the upcoming school year. As some districts begin to implement mask mandates, Jackson County…
Change of Command Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base
Today, Keesler Air Force Base held a change of command ceremony. This event showed the passing of the torch between Major General Andrea Tullos and Major General…
CTA and Singing River Hospital System Vaccine Event
In partnership with Singing River Hospital System, CTA will provide free rides, vaccinations and mask give away. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon on August 7th at the CTA Biloxi Transit Center at 820 Martin Luther King…
Coastal Family Health Center and First Missionary Baptist Church of Biloxi vaccine event
The First Missionary Baptist Church of Biloxi, Mississippi is partnering with the Coastal Family Health Center to “Vaccinate Gulf Coast.” The CFHC mobile unit will be located on the Church campus at 658 Esters Boulevard, Biloxi, Mississippi, Sunday, August 1,…
Gulfport School District implements mask mandate
The Gulfport School District has announced changes to its COVID-19 policy. Beginning August 2nd, all Gulfport School District employees and students are required to a wear mask. The Gulfport School District began the new school year last week. Sixth and…
81st Training Wing deceased Airman identified in fatal accident
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- With next of kin notifications complete, Keesler Air Force Base can confirm the identity of the Airman killed in the vehicle accident. The victim has been identified as U.S. Air Force Airman Daniel J.…
Jackson County Sheriff's Department investigating armed robbery of Waffle House
Jackson County Sheriff's Department is looking for a suspect in an armed robbery of the Waffle House on Tucker Road. Sheriff Mike Ezell said the robbery occurred about 4:30 a.m. Friday. Workers and witnesses at the restaurant said a man…
Halter Marine awarded contract to build fifth berthing barge
Halter Marine, a company of ST Engineering North America, has been awarded a contract option for the U.S. Navy’s fifth Auxiliary Personnel Lighter–Small 67 Class berthing and messing barge. The contract award is $41 million for a firm, fixed-price option…