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Southern Miss senior reacts to postponed graduation ceremony
With many places practicing social distancing, several events and activities are canceled or postponed, including the University of Southern Mississippi’s graduation ceremony. “I was hurt. I was disappointed because I felt like I had worked my way up twenty plus…
City of Ocean Springs announces regulations in response to COVID-19
The Mayor of the City of Ocean Springs hereby proclaims it necessary and in the best interest of the public welfare and safety to impose certain regulations pursuant to Mississippi law for the purposes of protecting life and property, preserving…
City of Gulfport putting measures in place in response to COVID-19
In keeping with newly released Mississippi State Department of Health guidelines, the City of Gulfport is putting the following measures in place: • Closing all City properties (parks, centers, harbors, and marinas) to gatherings of groups of more than 10…
Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich: Bars, dining rooms must close by midnight
Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich has announced that bars, taverns, lounges and dining rooms of restaurants must close tonight by midnight and until further notice. Gilich made the announcement this evening after teleconferences with mayors and other leaders this afternoon. Other…
Chrome offering 'Netflix viewing parties'
If you're missing movie nights with friends during social distancing, Google Chrome and Netflix have a solution. It's called "Netflix Party." The Chrome extension allows you to watch and chat with your friends from separate locations. All you have to…
State Department of Health recommends suspending dine-in services at all restaurants/bars
The Mississippi State Department of Health now recommends that all restaurant and bars suspend dine-in service in order to help slow the spread of COVID-19, effective immediately. This decision is consistent with the social distancing principles from the Centers for…
Free meals to be served next Friday in D’Iberville
Infinity Church Pastor Rick August tells News 25 the 300 meals they prepared were gone in about an hour today so they stopped serving meals at about noon. There will be another free meal giveaway at the same location, Harmony…
Giving back to the community in times of uncertainty
A number of local non-profits, churches, and our local community are getting a helping hand thanks to the Scarlet Pearl Casino. On a typical work day you’d find Executive Chef Anthony Rametta preparing and overseeing food at one of the…
Salvation Army meal pick-up Sunday in Biloxi
On Sunday, March 22nd from noon to 2 p.m., lunches will be provided for seniors at the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi as a drive-thru service. As more funding and resources become available the Salvation Army Mississippi Gulf Coast…
Local funeral homes livestreaming services during COVID-19 outbreak
As everything that once filled our daily lives is temporarily on hold, one thing is still certain: the cycle of life and death. By following CDC guidelines to cancel gatherings of ten or more people, how are residents able to…
Tax Day is moved to July 15th due to the Coronavirus outbreak
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Tax Day is being moved to July 15th. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin made the announcement on Twitter this morning. Americans now have three more months to send in their tax returns. Secretary Mnuchin said in…
Paranormal event ‘Under the Grave’ to livestream tomorrow
The ‘Terror on the Coast’ team is looking to give all Coast residents a very unique experience. Tomorrow night, David Childers, founder of Mississippi Paranormal Research Institute, photographer, and actor for 26 years will host the event ‘Under the Grave.’…
IP CASINO RESORT SPA Donates Food to Local Student Feeding Programs
On March 17th, IP Casino Resort Spa donated eight pallets of food and 106 turkey coupons to student feeding programs and other organizations in need along the Mississippi Gulf Coast in response to the COVID-19 disaster. IP Casino Resort Spa…
Computers available for students in Long Beach School District
All Long Beach School District students who do not have access to a computer device to complete on-line learning opportunities may pick up a school owned device on Monday, March 23rd at Harper McCaughan Elementary. You must be an enrolled…
City of Moss Point closures during COVID-19 outbreak
Overnight, Moss Point Mayor Mario King released a statement announcing closures in the city. All restaurants, churches, bars, movies, and much more will be closed, but not places such as grocery stores, pharmacies, and health care facilities. These closures went…
City of Biloxi limits traffic to public buildings
All non-emergency City of Biloxi facilities are essentially closed to walk-in traffic, but city business is being conducted by phone or email. City staff remains working in respective departments, but access to buildings is limited. The Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center…
Mississippi schools remain closed statewide at least through April 17th
In light of the Coronavirus, schools throughout Mississippi are out until at least April 17th. Governor Tate Reeves signed the order today. Gulfport School District Superintendent Glen East said, “I wouldn’t even call it a closure we’re saying that we’re…
USM postpones graduation ceremony
With many places practicing social distancing, several events and activities are canceled including the University of Southern Mississippi’s graduation ceremony. Lakeitha Luster has worked for years on her degree in social work. She was looking forward to walking across the…
Six positive COVID-19 cases confirmed at Singing River Health System
Singing River Health System has had six positive tested cases of COVID-19. Four have been inpatients in isolation with one soon to be discharged and two are isolated at home. So far the health system has performed 70 total tests,…
Checking in on your mental health during times of uncertainty
As local residents continue to stay home and practice social distancing, many are trying to mentally adjust to the several quick lifestyle changes that may come with it. Since the Coronavirus outbreak in Mississippi, Gulfport Behavioral Health System has seen…
Gov. Reeves allows telehealth expansion
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced the expansion of the state’s telehealth coverage to increase and further care for Mississippians and slow the spread of COVID-19. Governor Reeves instructed the Mississippi Division of Medicaid to expand and allow additional use of…
Man wanted for five counts of attempted murder captured in Jackson County
A South Carolina man wanted for five counts of attempted murder has been captured in Jackson County. Sheriff Mike Ezell says a nationwide release was issued Wednesday on 33-year-old Jonathan Emilien. Around 11 p.m. Wednesday night, the Jackson County Emergency…
Jackson George Regional Library System libraries suspend on-site services
PASCAGOULA, MS- All branches of the Jackson-George Regional Library System will suspend all on-site services beginning Friday, March 20, 2020, due to the Coronavirus pandemic until further notice. This suspension will be reviewed on Friday, April 17, 2020, by the…