The new normal for daily life has changed for everyone including kids whose daily routines have been disrupted. As public conversations around COVID-19 continues to increase, children may worry about themselves, their family, and their friends getting ill. Parents play…
Mississippi’s rest areas are open with 24-hour security and restrooms that are on an increased cleaning schedule. Mississippi’s highways are open for commercial vehicles and essential travel. There is a “shelter in place” order from the governor. Everyone is asked…
Certain businesses within Biloxi city limits will be put on hold until further notice. This comes just after midnight - and a city-wide daily curfew will go into effect Thursday night - as an emergency proclamation signed off by mayor…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed a new executive order establishing a statewide shelter-in-place for Mississippi to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of all who call our state home. The Mississippi Department of Health determined that our…
On top of dealing with the Coronavirus, Mississippi now has another battle to face. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer expects to reopen the Bonnet Carre Spillway within the next couple of days. The corps of engineers said the river…
Mississippi Power is urging customers to be aware of scammers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The power company has recently received an increase in the amount of people trying to scam Mississippi Power customers by warning that their power will be…
Two more employees tested positive for the Coronavirus at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, making the total now at ten. The first case of COVID-19 at Ingalls Shipbuilding was announced more than a week ago. Ingalls released a statement saying employees…
Please be aware that although some offices are open to the public, they are they are doing so for the purpose of providing NECESSARY SERVICES ONLY. Jackson County officials are asking that you contact departments via phone before visiting to determine if and…
The Mississippi Department of Health is reporting 136 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi as of Wednesday, April 1, bringing the statewide total to 1,073. The new cases were identified by testing from the state Public Health Laboratory and private…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Corrections is temporarily stopping in-person check-ins for people on probation, parole, house arrest or other forms of community supervision. It's part of an effort to control the spread of the new coronavirus.…