MSDH reports 4,412 new COVID cases, 20 deaths statewide
Mississippi is reporting its largest single-day total of new COVID-19 cases. Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 4,412 cases of COVID-19 in…
Waveland to limit city hall visitors to appointments
Waveland is closing city hall to visitors unless they have an appointment, according to a notice posted on the city's Facebook page. "Starting today, August 12, 2021, City Hall will be limited to visitors and will require an appointment," the…
Hancock High to close for 2 weeks; students switch to virtual learning
Hancock High School is dismissing at 11:30 a.m. today and will be closed for 14 days as a precaution, officials said in a press release. According to the state Department of Health, the high school last week had 9 students…
Mississippi reports highest COVID rate since the pandemic began
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi reported its largest single-day total of new COVID-19 cases Thursday, far exceeding a record set only two days earlier and indicating more challenges in coming days for already-strained hospitals. The state Health Department reported 4,412 new cases…
Powerball winning numbers for August 11th, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for August 11th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for August 11th are: 4-8-8. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi Chef crowned America’s new King of Seafood
Proving Mississippi prepares the best seafood, Chef Austin Sumrall was crowned America’s new King of Seafood at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans. Last Saturday, Chef…
COVID hospitalization update from Singing River Health System
Hospital beds are filing up with COVID patients more and more every day. Currently, Singing River Health System has 130 hospitalized COVID patients, 123 of which are unvaccinated.…
Ocean Springs teacher selected to participate in Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program
Some good news out of Ocean Springs. Allison Yarrow of Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School has received a Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program award. As a Fulbright recipient, Yarrow…
Rise in pregnant COVID-19 patients
Since the beginning of the delta spike, there has been an all-time high in COVID cases amongst pregnant women. Memorial Hospital has been one of many locations in Mississippi to see…
Two elementary schools close due to COVID cases
Two elementary schools in South Mississippi also have closed their doors due to COVID. South Hancock Elementary announced its 14-day closure via a telephone messaging system sent to…
Memorial Hospital vaccine event
The team at Memorial Hospital continues to host pop-up COVID vaccination sites as the number of people receiving the vaccinations continues to rise. The most recent pop-up event the team hosted was…
Alarming rise of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Mississippi
The Mississippi State Department of Health hosted a health briefing focusing on incoming federal assistance, record-breaking case numbers, and alarming ICU capacity. Mississippi will open a 50-bed…
Mississippi Power urges customers to call Mississippi 811
Gulfport, Miss. – Mississippi Power is urging its customers to use today, 8/11, as a natural reminder to call Mississippi 811 prior to any digging project to have underground utility lines marked. Calling 811 can prevent accidental contact with electrical lines.…
Phase II of Ingalls Avenue road improvement project begins
PASCAGOULA, Miss. - Ingalls Avenue between Market Street and Pascagoula Street is closed to thru traffic beginning Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. The preferred detour routes are Community Avenue and Beach Boulevard. This is the second phase in…
Coastal Family Health Center celebrating National Health Center Week
Coastal Family Health Center is celebrating National Health Center Week by hosting several events along the Coast. This year’s National Health Center Week is honoring those front-line providers, staff, and beloved patients…
State reports more than 3,000 COVID cases for second day
More than 3,000 COVID cases were reported for Aug. 10, according to the state Department of Health, with 25 deaths also reported in the state. One of those deaths was in Jackson County and two were in Pearl River County.…
Biloxi men charged in drive-by shooting case
Two Biloxi men are behind bars in connection with a drive-by shooting, Biloxi Police said. D’Anthony C. Mitchell, 19, and George Powe III, 25, both of Biloxi, were arrested on a charge of drive-by shooting, Capt. Brian Dykes said in…
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for August 10th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for August 10th are: 9-1-3. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Biloxi community comes together to discuss recent gun violence
At the Biloxi Civic Center, the concerned east Biloxi community came together to put an end to recent gun crimes. Mayor ‘FoFo’ Gilich, Biloxi Police Chief John…
Monoclonal antibody infusion treatment helps COVID-19 patients
With the increase of COVID cases nationwide and here on the Coast, Memorial Hospital in Gulfport has leaned on the help of a treatment that wasn’t available this time last…
Meet with local officers at ‘Police in the Park’
‘Police in the Park’ hopes to strengthen trust between police and the Gulfport community this Saturday. Making an effort to build relationships within the community they serve,…
MSDH reports 3,488 new COVID-19 cases, 36 deaths statewide
COVID-19 hospitalizations are approaching a record high for the state. The State Department of Health reported today that there are 3,488 new COVID cases and 36 deaths…
Salvation Army Ambassador for Good Day event
To bring awareness to underprivileged communities across the Coast, the Salvation Army of the Mississippi Gulf Coast hosted an Ambassador for Good Day event. This year, the Salvation Army…