Jackson County School District COVID-19 procedural updates
As Coast schools near the one-month mark of being back in session for the 2021-2022 school year, Jackson County School District released an update to its COVID procedure today.…
Two more Stone County Schools go virtual
Two more Stone County schools have announced campus closures due to COVID-19 cases. The Stone County School District announced this evening that Stone Elementary and Stone Middle Schools will move to virtual learning tomorrow and running for 14 days. Stone…
Governor Tate Reeves holds COVID-19 press conference
Governor Tate Reeves held a press conference today in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reeves addressed how hospital requests are being fulfilled. Over 1,000 healthcare workers including military personnel,…
Trial for Darian Atkinson will be held in Biloxi in front of Rankin County jury
The man accused of killing Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen in 2019 will stand trial in Biloxi, but with a jury…
Congressman Palazzo announces annual Academy Day
Congressman Steven Palazzo is hosting his annual Academy Day Saturday, September 4th. South Mississippi High School students are invited to participate during the event where representatives from the United States…
Comeback Coolers heading to Nashville to help flood victims
The local organization Comeback Coolers is heading to Tennessee to help flood victims. They’ll bring their Comeback Coolers filled with drinks and goodies to those rebuilding while…
Gautier Middle School transitioning to virtual learning
Due to an increase in COVID cases, Gautier Middle School will be closed from Wednesday, Aug. 25 until Tuesday, Sept. 7. Students will use virtual learning until they return to school. More information is available on the Gautier Middle School Facebook…
Governor announces state to help with healthcare personnel shortages for COVID-19 response
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is currently contracting with four vendors to provide medical personnel to 61 hospitals statewide to meet the staffing shortages due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mississippi State Department of Health is coordinating with applicable licensing…
Mississippi National Guard to provide medical relief efforts to fight COVID-19
At the request of the state through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, an initial group of about 20 active-duty Air Force medical personnel, along with a command and control element have arrived in Mississippi as part of a Department of…
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for August 23rd, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for August 23rd are: 6-2-4. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
After nine months of being administered, the Pfizer vaccine has become the first COVID-19 vaccine to be fully approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Since the start of its emergency use…
Adopt a Grandparent Day celebration in Gulfport
Adopt a Grandparent Day is set for September 11th and they are in need of volunteers to help pack the senior gift bags. Lee and Kathy Rodgers founded Adopt…
CTA announces vaccine event and incentives
The Coast Transit Authority has announced another vaccination day as a way to get more people vaccinated here on the Coast. CTA is partnering with Singing River Health System to…
CSX construction to cause multiple detours in Biloxi
Starting this week, nearly 15,000 Coast motorists may have to reroute their commutes through Biloxi. Multiple railroad crossing construction projects begin this week in Biloxi, causing several detours…
Funeral for George County deputy who passed away from COVID-19
Family, friends, and colleagues all gathered at Agricola Baptist Church in Lucedale to say their final goodbyes to Deputy Bobby Daffin. Thirty-seven-year-old Bobby Daffin passed away…
Gulfport PD need assistance in identifying suspects in armed robbery
On August 14, 2021, the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 1800 block of Pass Road in reference to an Armed Robbery. At approximately 9:39 a.m., two suspects entered the business and demanded money. One suspect brandished a firearm while…
Olympian Cory McGee returns to Pass Christian High School
Over the weekend, local track star Cory McGee returned to her high school stomping grounds for the first time since her days at the Tokyo Olympics. McGee…
Local organization comes together to serve the community
The Gulf Coast Healthy Families, Mothers and Babies Initiative gathered this weekend to feed the hungry one grocery bag at a time. The organization held a food distribution…
Seabee veterans honor fallen brothers and sisters
Seabee veterans of all generations came together over the weekend to honor their fallen brothers and sisters. The Seabee Historical Foundation held a brick dedication ceremony on Saturday at…
WWII veteran recognized in Gautier for his life accomplishments
The Gautier American Legion held a ceremony Sunday to honor the achievements of a military hero. World War II veteran Ira Edwin Allison was recognized for his…
Singing River Academy transitioning to virtual learning August 24th
Due to rising numbers of COVID-19 cases, Singing River Academy will be closed from August 24th through the Labor Day holiday. Students will return to school in-person on September 7th. Students will bring home Chromebooks, i-Ready workbooks and other necessary…
State Health Department reports more than 7,000 COVID cases over the weekend
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 7,249 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 56 deaths for the three-day period August 20 through August 22. Forty-three deaths occurred between August 12 and August 22 with 1 in Hancock, 4 in Harrison…
US regulators give full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet. The vaccine made by Pfizer…
FDA warns against ivermectin as COVID treatment
By Kayla Rivas | Fox News The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reiterated a warning against the use of ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment amid growing reports of individuals taking the drug often used to treat parasitic worms in animals. Mississippi state…