By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – The Mississippi House has voted to phase out most of the state’s personal income tax, cut the grocery tax in half and increase many other taxes. House Bill 1439 passed 85-34 Tuesday. It will go to the Senate for more work in coming weeks. The bill would increase the general…
Mississippi saw a steep decline in COVID-19 vaccinations last week as several drive-thru vaccination sites were closed because of freezing temperatures and icy roads. The State Department of Health said Monday that 32,540 vaccinations were given in the state during the week that ended Saturday. That’s down from 106,691 the previous week, which was Mississippi’s busiest week for the vaccinations….
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 348 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths including two in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 291,222 cases and 6,577 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,377 cases and 73 deaths Harrison County is at 16,385 total cases and now 273…
It may be a month later than usual, however, the annual Gautier Orchid Show must still go on. Due to COVID-19, the flower event that’s usually held at the end of January was moved to the last weekend of February. Now the show will be happening Friday the 26th through Sunday the 28th. Six vendors will be set up at…
Hard work and dedication will lead to many great things. For 52 Gulfport High School students, their efforts led them straight to impressive ACT scores. GHS held a ceremony unveiling the Admiral’s new ACT 30 Club Monday morning. This club recognizes the success of students who have scored a 30 or higher on the national ACT assessment. The faces of…
The Jackson County School Board approved the next step in getting a bond issue to voters for improvements at county schools. Jackson County School District leaders are moving on to the next step following the school board’s four to one vote to approve a bond issue proposal for facility improvements. Superintendent Dr. John Strycker said, “We’re excited about it, because…
Looking to become a healthier happier you? The Ocean Springs YMCA and Let’s go Gulf Coast are here to help you hit the reset button and undo your unhealthy habits with their free Reset Challenge. Just text ‘Reset’ to 51660 to sign up for the six-week program. Starting March 1st, participants will receive messages each week filled with educational and…
Throughout the whole month of February, the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence has been helping bring awareness to teen dating violence. GCCFN has been working closely with the national campaign ‘Love is Respect’ to advocate teens to know your worth. One in three teens in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship…
The clock is ticking down to apply for Zeta disaster assistance from FEMA and the SBA. March 1st is the final day FEMA will be accepting Hurricane Zeta disaster assistance applications from Mississippians affected by the October storm. So far, FEMA has accepted more than 14,000 applications here in Mississippi and has allocated more than $12.5 million in assistance. While…
It’s not every day a food pantry is looking to help clear out its shelves, but that was the case at a Jackson County food pantry today. “I hadn’t expected this. I got here this morning and the parking lot was full.” The line was long and the turnout more than anyone anticipated at Monday’s free food giveaway, especially after…
The next step for potential facility improvements at Jackson County schools is getting ready to take place tonight. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Vancleave where the Jackson County School Board is about to take a vote on a bond proposal. Categories: Jackson County, Local News, News Tags: bond proposal, jackson county school district
People are traveling across state lines to receive a COVID vaccine. These people are known as vaccine tourists. To get vaccinated with the Mississippi State Department of Health you must be a resident of Mississippi. However, to get vaccinated with Singing River Health System there is no residential requirement. Some Singing River patients travel to Mississippi for heart treatments and…
Last week icy roads in our state caused a delay in COVID vaccine shipments. Singing River Health System worked to get second dose vaccines in arms. Vaccine allotments usually come in on Monday. Call lines open up and patients are able to schedule appointment times for their vaccine, but last week, vaccines didn’t arrive. Vaccination Hotline worker Alison Cooley said,…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 242 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. The statewide total stands at 290,874 cases and 6,553 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,371 cases and 73 deaths Harrison County is at 16,363 cases and 269 deaths Jackson County has 12,382 cases and 216…
Beauvoir hosted the wreath ceremony for the fifth annual Pilgrimage to the tomb of the Unknown Confederate Soldier over the weekend. Beauvoir’s unknown Confederate soldier is the only unknown Confederate soldier in the world that has received a pilgrimage. In 1981, the marble tomb was placed over him and he was given the distinction of the being the Unknown Confederate…
The Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum in Gulfport is adding a south station. The museum is outgrowing the space it is in and the owners want to add more Lego figures and train figures to the museum. So, they decided to add a south station across the street on Pass Road. The south station will have an additional 25,000 square…
On Saturday, Disability Connection and the Gulf Coast Running Club held their 33rd Arbor Day 5K Walk, Run, and Roll encouraging people with disabilities to enjoy the event. Residents in the City of Biloxi walked, ran, and rolled through the streets in celebration of the 33rd Arbor Day 5K. This event is a way for those with disabilities to still…
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Mega Millions draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. Categories: Mississippi State News, News Tags: lottery, lotto, Mega Millions, Mississippi Lottery
After the Crawfish Festival was canceled last year due to COVID-19, the festival is back. The Crawfish Music Festival returns for its 28th year to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum April 14th through the 18th. The 2021 festival includes midway rides, a variety of foods, unique vendors, crawfish cook-off and three full days of live entertainment with legendary country music headliners….
The Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area honored five Jackson County businesses this afternoon for their knowledge and action when it comes to protecting and fostering the Gulf Coast environment. Honorees and guests gathered at the historic Twelve Oaks nature preserve in Ocean Springs, home of one of the organizations that also received the award, the Friends of Arts, Culture,…
Today, in honor of Arbor Day, the University of Southern Mississippi hosted their inaugural sapling drive-thru giveaway. Saplings available were live oak, cherry bark oak, willow oak, and river birch. Guests were to drive up to Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs, select three saplings they’d prefer and plant them to replenish any lost or damaged trees from the…
The Gardens Senior Living Facility in Jackson County delivered warm soup and treats to seniors and frontline care workers today. The Gardens Senior Living Facility in Ocean Springs delivered ten warm Tuscan soups to seniors and healthcare professionals along the Coast as a token of appreciation. Margaret and Donald Young are a couple who received soup from the Gardens. Gardens…
COVID has changed a lot of things in our everyday life and blood drives have not been immune to the virus’s adverse effects with many common venues such as schools unable to serve as donation sites. Local businesses and others are stepping up to help fill the gap and meet the need. Construction is still underway at the Claiborne at…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 360 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths with one new death in Harrison County. MSDH would like to note that COVID case reporting is likely to have been affected by the recent weather. The statewide total stands at 289,892 cases and 6,534 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in…