On Friday morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 94 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, identified by testing from the state Public Health Laboratory and private testing providers. Two new deaths have also been confirmed, bringing the…
Gulfport, Mississippi – March 276, 2020 --Today, Gulfport Behavioral Health System announced the opening of its Stress and Anxiety Hotline. Currently the only local HOTLINE of its type on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, it will operate 24/7 through the COVID-19…
Shopping areas typically packed with spring breakers this time of year - now stark as evidenced by near barren parking lots but there is a ray of hope as it appears congress will likely take the final steps in passing…
Jackson, Miss. – The Mississippi Legislature will delay reconvening the 2020 Legislative session beyond Wednesday, April 1, by agreement of Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn. The Legislature adjourned its 125-day Session temporarily on Wednesday,…
Biloxi Police on Thursday charged a woman with commercial burglary stemming from an incident on March 21. Maj. Chris Deback said Miranda Rose Cantu, 26, was arrested on a warrant charging her with commercial burglary after an investigation into a…
An Ocean Springs woman was arrested Thursday in Biloxi on a charge of motor vehicle theft. Maj. Chris Deback said Cassandra Lynne Stevers, 31, was charged after an investigation into a complaint in which Stevers allegedly stole a vehicle with…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)-It's time to complete the 2020 census. In light of the Covid-19 outbreak the Census Bureau announced on March 18th the field operations would be suspended until April 1st. This, out of abundance of caution, and an attempt…
GULFPORT, Miss.(WXXV)-The Coronavirus pandemic, the quarantining and social distancing that's mandated can make anyone feel lonely. The humane society of South Mississippi is sending the message that it don't have to be that way. In response to Covid-19, Bissell Pet…
In light of the pandemic, we're trying to shed some light on our homeless pets that are in need of a family especially during a time like this. Today's pet of the day is from the Jackson County animal shelter.…
Singing River Health System has tested 418 individuals for COVID-19 from the beginning of this outbreak through the end-of-day, Wednesday. SRHS providers have taken more than 4,000 calls on the Singing River Coronavirus Hotline since they started tracking the calls,…
(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Thursday for Station 5 (Pass Christian West Beach). Water samples at this station show the area has attained acceptable bacteria…
NATCHEZ, Miss. (AP) -- Authorities in Mississippi said a female inmate is pregnant after she had a "quickie" with another inmate in jail. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said the pregnancy was confirmed by a nurse practitioner. Patten says trusted…
By JEFF AMY Associated Press Mississippi's education leaders moved to ease the way for seniors to graduate and third graders to move on to fourth grade in the face of closed schools. The state Board of Education voted last week…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi agency that handles unemployment claims is getting 10 times the usual number of phone calls as people seek help amid the coronavirus pandemic. Jackie Turner is executive director…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting the public's help to identify a white male who is a suspect in the theft of an electronic bicycle on March 18. The bike was taken in the 2600 block of C.T. Switzer Blvd.…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Thursday morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health announced 108 new cases of coronavirus in the Magnolia State. The total for COVID-19 cases Mississippi now stands at 485, with 2776 individuals tested by the MSDH Public…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — A second employee has tested positive for the novel coronavirus at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula. The first case of COVID-19 at Ingalls Shipbuilding was announced Sunday night. According to a statement from Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian…
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A Coast man is making a point to show all health care professionals just how much they are appreciated after being on the front lines of this pandemic. If you were driving on Pass Road on Wednesday, you may have…
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office is working around the clock to ensure the safety of Mississippians everywhere. In light of the spread of COVID-19, the Republican runoff set for the second congressional district scheduled for March 31st is postponed.…
The way we do business here on the Coast has definitely changed to some degree with some places having to close down temporarily or even for good. Anyone who has stopped by Shawn’s Petit Bois Liquor Store knows its owner,…
Tonight the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports two new deaths from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi. The cases were a Wilkinson County male 85-90 years old with underlying conditions who died while hospitalized, and a Tunica County female 75-80…
A well-known Coast businessman passed away recently in Gulfport. Drew Allen II died at the age of 68. After his father’s death in 1991, Drew became CEO and president of Allen Beverages. Born in Gulfport and a graduate of Mississippi…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — WXXV has learned a team member that worked at Chick-fil-A on Highway 49 has been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19. Immediately after learning this team member started to experience symptoms similar to those…