A medical marijuana bill is on the way to Governor Tate Reeves. The bill would create a medical marijuana program for people with serious medical conditions. The House and Senate passed a final version on Wednesday and it’s expected to become law. The Magnolia State would join the majority of states that let people use cannabis for medical reasons. Governor…
State officials joined the public today for a ribbon cutting at Stennis Airport as the facility adds a state-of-the-art hangar. The $5 million project will add some high-paying jobs to the Gulf Coast. What was once a large patch of green on the grounds of Stennis International Airport is now a bay where two Bell Boeing V-22 Ospreys sit. On…
Memorial has decided to reopen its south Biloxi walk-in clinic back into a COVID-19 vaccination clinic only. Vice President of Clinic Operations Matt Walker says the team began to notice a slight decrease in COVID cases at their locations so he decided to switch focus back onto vaccination efforts rather than testing. The clinic is located at 189 C Walmart…
The Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed the tenth pediatric COVID-19 death today. The department says none of the pediatric deaths were vaccinated. Since COVID was diagnosed in Mississippi in 2020, the MSDH has reported one infant death, two deaths in the one to five age range, one death in the six to 10 age range, and six deaths in…
Rotary Club of Bay St. Louis will host their 15th annual Chili Mac n Cheese Cook Off Thursday, February 3rd from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the BSL Community Hall. The cook off has become one of the largest fundraisers in Hancock County. For $10 you can taste all the chili and mac n cheese you want. Teams are…
Jackson County Board of Supervisors President Randy Bosarge presented the 2022 State of the County Address during the Pascagoula Rotary Club meeting at Grand Magnolia Ballroom in Pascagoula. At the address, Bosarge discussed the county finances and the continued proactive steps the county is taking to encourage and prepare for a growing economy. Bosarge touched on economic development and increasing…
The Navy has discharged its first sailors who refused the COVID-19 vaccine. The discharges came Tuesday, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over mandatory shots. This comes as a number of service members are being discharged due to the vaccine begins to climb. The Army is now the only one left to…
In this week’s edition of Living Well, Troy Thompson sits down with a dermatologist to get some skin tips. Tags: living well, Living Well with Troy Thompson
National rent hits another new all-time high and the Federal Reserve could outline its first interest rate increase in three years. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
This Friday, Singing River is hosting their ‘What the Health’ Conference. The conference will feature engaging and entertaining discussions from some of the Coast’s best physicians on health topics pertaining specifically to women. Shannon Wall and Melissa Schnoor have the details. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: health, Singing River Health System, What the Health, Womens Health
Pascagoula is cracking down on illegal burning. The city is now issuing fines of up to $1,000. For anyone caught burning in city limits without a permit, the Pascagoula Fire Department will begin strict enforcement of those fines beginning next month. If you need to burn any leaves or tree limbs in Pascagoula, you can apply for a permit online,…
Biloxi Police are asking for donations to help victims of the Colorado wildfire that has destroyed so many homes and businesses right after the holidays. Here to tell us more about how you can help is Captain Thomas Goldsworthy. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Biloxi Police Department, colorado wildfires, donation drive
The Internal Revenue Service kicked off the 2022 tax filing season Monday. They are sending an urgent reminder to taxpayers to take extra precaution this year to file an accurate tax return electronically to help speed up refunds. Due to the pandemic, the IRS is still facing a significant backlog from last year. To help smooth the process out, they’re…
Cold weather shelters across South Mississippi are preparing to open their doors again today. In Hancock County, the shelter at the EOC on Highway 603 in the Kiln was open last night and will be open again tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. Anyone needing a ride to that shelter can call Hancock County Dispatch at 228-255-9191 for assistance….
We have an update on that shooting in Gautier that sent two people to the hospital Monday. Gautier police say it started as a domestic incident that led to a shooting. Thirty-year-old Neftali Rodriguez and 30-year-old Jorge Yordanis both remain hospitalized in critical condition right now. As we reported Monday, both victims were found at a home on Rue De…
A Canadian disturbance will move into the Great Plains and middle Mississippi River Valley tomorrow morning, reaching the Atlantic Coast by sunrise Saturday. Onshore flow never gets established, with forecast dew points expected to remain primarily in the 20s and 30s over the next 3 days. A few passing shower can be expected very early Friday morning with the passage…
A disturbance along the four Corners will weaken over the next 36 hours as it moves eastward. The Canadian trough behind it will move into the Great Plains and middle Mississippi River Valley Friday morning, reaching the Atlantic Coast by sunrise Saturday. Onshore flow never gets established, with forecast dew points expected to remain primarily in the 20s and 30s…
An era coming to an end at Stone High School as girls basketball Head Coach Sam Smith is calling it a career. Smith has been the coach for the last 29 years. Coach Smith had a 470-320 record during his time at Stone. He also won a state title in 1999. Coach Smith coached for a total of 35 years….
Saints Head Coach Sean Payton confirmed the rumors this afternoon at a press conference announcing he is stepping away after 16 years with the franchise. The announcement comes just 24 hours after Saints owner Gayle Benson said she didn’t know what Payton’s plans were for the 2022 season. In his 15 seasons, Payton became the winningest head coach in Saints…
Getting into a prestigious university can be a challenge, but four students at Harrison Central High School have turned their dream into a reality. Justin Walgren said, “I’m going to the University of Chicago.” Trixie Adlaon said, “I’m going to Dartmouth College in New Hampshire.” Anthony Sherrell said, “I’m going to Grinnell College in Iowa.” Tarik Price said “I’m…
The Biloxi Police Department is hoping the public can identity two men wanted for scamming one victim out of $10,000. Both of the suspects were seen in or around a silver Toyota Camry. Biloxi police say a victim told them that one of the suspects had a foreign accent and was seen taking a large amount of cash out of…
With the omicron variant spreading rapidly, many people are scrambling to get tested and quickly. Although the rapid tests are quick, they are not as accurate when it comes to detecting the virus. To help do their part in fighting the spread of COVID-19, Covenant Laboratories in Bay St. Louis is using their state-of-the-art equipment to produce PCR tests overnight….
The Kroc Center in Biloxi recently installed a chair lift for their pool to give people with disabilities easier access to swimming. A member of the Kroc Center with disabilities was the one who suggested the lift. Thanks to funding from the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, they were able to get one. Team Adaptive of Biloxi then installed it…
In today’s State of the State Address, Governor Tate Reeves discussed the highlights of the past two years and gave his vision for the year ahead. Reeves applauded what he called Mississippi’s “crowning achievement” over the course of the pandemic and recession: state educators. He noted that in 2019, Mississippi was the only state in the nation to improve its…