The Mississippi Senate has voted twice against expanding Medicaid to people who work low-wage jobs without insurance. Both votes fell along party lines. Democrats in the minority voted in favor of expansion. Republicans in the majority voted against it. Republican-led Mississippi is one of 12 states that have not taken the option to expand eligibility for Medicaid under the Affordable…
Memorial Hospital is hosting vaccination distributions across the Coast. They had distributions in Gulfport at the Isaiah Fredericks Community Center. Their goal is to hold distributions in a variety of locations to ensure there is equal opportunity for qualifying individuals. Ward 1 Councilman Kenneth ‘Truck’ Casey received his first dose of the Moderna vaccine and was impressed with their outreach….
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 784 new COVID-19 cases and 25 new deaths including one in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 283,753 cases and 6,367 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,259 cases and 71 deaths Harrison County is at 15,846 cases and 253 deaths Jackson…
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 million, Mississippi Lottery
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System has employed the help of some robots to help keep its hospitals clean, two of which can be found in Biloxi. Say hello to one of the Biloxi VA Environmental Management Service’s newest additions: Tru-D, a smart UVC disinfection robot. At the end of 2020, the Gulf Coast Veterans Health System acquired four…
Tributes poured out from Coast residents this afternoon as they said their final goodbyes to Lt. Michael Boutte. Hundreds of Harrison County residents lined Highway 90 to pay their final respects to fallen Lt. Michael Boutte. Gulfport resident Kenny Hindman said, “I wanted to honor him because he’s a veteran, and not only that, he was a policeman.” Motorcycles and…
A toddler in Ocean Springs is the face behind a movement, proposed legislation called ‘Hudson’s Law,’ Senate Bill 2746 and House Bill 1004, being considered by the state legislature. Hudson’s Law is all about how it can be life-changing and life-saving for those diagnosed with Down Syndrome and their families. “Every single one of them just carries extra love. There’s…
Breaking barriers and making black history, Dr. LaTracey is the owner of Black Authors Rock, the first black-owned bookstore in Biloxi’s Keesler Air Force Base. She calls herself a beacon of hope. Dr. LaTracey is the owner of Black Authors Rock, a full-service coaching, consulting, and publishing firm and now bookstore at Keesler Air Force Base. “I used to joke…
Meet Cinder. She’s a female silver lab mix about eight-years-old. This sweet girl is so calm and loving. She knows how to sit, she’s good with dogs and kids. She’s great on a leash and loves to cuddle. She is kennel trained, spayed, microchipped and up to date on shots. She is $65 to adopt at the Jackson County Animal…
Singing River Health Services staff has distributed thousands of vaccines to Gulf Coast residents in the month. Today, that number increased by the minute as people filed into the Jackson County Fair Grounds in Pascagoula, waiting to receive their first or second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. About a 1000 of each dose was distributed Tuesday, bringing the total number…
Lt. Michael Boutte was laid to rest today and hundreds attended his visitation to honor the fallen Hancock County deputy. “All units be advised; central dispatch has lost contact with Hancock 53.” That was the dispatcher’s last call for Deputy Lt. Michael Boutte. It was played at the funeral with silence following the call, confirming we have lost a hero…
Memorial Hospital is accepting appointments for the Pfizer COVID-19 first dose vaccination for ages 65 years and older, anyone 18 to 64 with a chronic health condition, and healthcare personnel. There is no cost for appointments. Individuals must provide Mississippi identification. Prepare to wait 15 minutes after the vaccination to be monitored by medical staff. Patients must return 21 days…
Memorial Hospital is accepting appointments for the Pfizer COVID-19 first dose vaccination for ages 65 years and older, anyone 18 to 64 with a chronic health condition, and healthcare personnel. There is no cost for appointments. Individuals must provide Mississippi identification. Prepare to wait 15 minutes after the vaccination to be monitored by medical staff. […]
Monday night, Harrison County Fire Rescue and Pass Christian Fire responded to a trailer which burned around 11 p.m. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Pass Christian, trailer fire
Harrison County Fire Rescue, along with CRTC and Gulfport Fire Department, responded to a trailer fire Monday night. This fire was reported shortly before 8 p.m. on Hwy 49 in Saucier. The trailer was vacant at the time of the fire. There were no injuries, but the trailer suffered heavy fire damage. The fire is under investigation. Categories: Harrison County,…
The funeral service for fallen Hancock County Deputy Lt. Michael Boutte, who was killed in the line of duty, took place today. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf has more. Categories: Featured, Hancock County, Local News, News Tags: funeral services, hancock county, Hancock County Sheriff’s Department, Lt. Michael Boutte
Across the country, thieves have been taking to stealing catalytic converters off of unattended cars and trucks and selling the parts. This trend has also become a problem here on the Coast as of lately. At 4:40 p.m. Monday morning, Gulf Hills Auto Group in Ocean Springs became the latest victim of a string of catalytic converter thefts along the…
Across the country, thieves have been taking to stealing catalytic converters off of unattended cars and trucks and selling the parts. This trend has also become a problem here on the Coast as of lately. At 4:40 p.m. Monday morning, Gulf Hills Auto Group in Ocean Springs became the latest victim of a string of […]
Today Coastal Family Health Center announced their COVID-19 waiting list has exceeded the vaccine supply. They are no longer adding names to the waiting list until their current inventory of the vaccine is used. Operators are currently scheduling vaccine appointments for callers and patients already on the list as quantities arrive. They encourage patients to review the list of local…
Ocean Springs annual King Cake Contest has returned. However, due to the pandemic, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce is holding the event virtually this year. Locals and visitors will be encouraged to purchase a king cake treat from one of the participating locations, taste them, and then go online and vote for their favorite. The king cake treats range…
Did you know there are veterinarians right here in Mississippi specially trained to conduct eye exams on sea turtles? Some of these veterinarians made the trek from Starkville to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies to check on the status of those cold-stunned rare Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles rescued from the waters of the northeast several weeks ago. Veterinary Ophthalmologist…
In East Biloxi, railroad crossings closures are happening today. The city is warning drivers to be aware of detours and take alternative routes. Two of the six East Biloxi railroad crossings are now closed. The railroad crossing closure between Biloxi and CSX Railroad Transportation is now underway. Vincent Creel with the City of Biloxi said, “Of those 29 crossings, 21…
Harrison County has the fourth highest COVID vaccination rate in Mississippi, following only behind Hinds County and two other nearby counties. According to the latest information released today by the Mississippi Department of Health, Harrison County has administered 15,144 COVID-19 vaccines with about a third of those taking place at the Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, which is serving as one…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 635 new COVID-19 cases and one new death. The statewide total stands at 282,313 cases and 6,270 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,237 cases and 70 deaths Harrison County is at 15,747 cases and 244 deaths Jackson County has 11, 838 cases…