Biloxi is enacting a nightly curfew, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily, beginning Thursday night. In addition, a host of other non-essential businesses that rely on close contact are being temporarily closed. Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich signed the emergency…
Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson requested that the beaches in Ocean Springs close to Jackson County. The City of Ocean Springs does not have the ability to close the beach, only the county does. At this time, the county is…
Many people are turning to the outdoors during this time to get out of the house and get some fresh air. But if you plan on heading to the beach you will need to make sure you are sticking to…
Another employee tested positive for the Coronavirus at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, making the total now at eight. The first case of COVID-19 at Ingalls Shipbuilding was announced more than a week ago. Ingalls released a statement saying employees have…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes on Tuesday issued an executive order directing city residents to shelter at home and observe a curfew. Hewes said in his statement that residents should limit activities to essential needs only and…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — Multiple trees and power lines are down throughout George County after an apparent tornado Tuesday morning. https://twitter.com/BrantlyWx/status/1245034822264918016 George County Sheriff Keith Havard asks that residents remain at home as increasing traffic is making repairs difficult. He…
There were 90 new COVID-19 cases reported in Mississippi on March 30, and four more deaths, bringing the number of confirmed diagnoses to nearly 1,000, according to state health officials. There are 937 cases in the state as of 6…
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) — The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) and the Mississippi State Department of Health will open a mobile COVID-19 testing site for one day only in Picayune on Thursday. The testing will be by appointment only…
As many local businesses adjust to the growing threat of COVID-19, Lazy Magnolia announces its new curbside service as an added measure of safety. Before closing the dining area, the brewery implemented procedures to help all who entered maintain a…
While families are battling COVID-19, the Biloxi Police Department is working around the clock to keep communities safe. The department is running several different details including a burglary watch to keep property safe while many businesses are closed due to…