Governor Tate Reeves today praised Mississippians in helping slow the spread of COVID-19. Reeves said it is nice to see that the numbers are showing gradual improvement in August. He mentioned the seven-day rolling average peaked July 30th at 1,361…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 476 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 67,649 confirmed cases and 1,912 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County is at 395 cases…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — Early Saturday morning, a Mississippi Department of Corrections inmate housed in the George County Regional Correctional Facility, died at George Regional Hospital due to complications from COVID-19. The 48-year-old inmate was admitted to the hospital…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 956 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 64,400 confirmed cases and 1,825 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County is at 363 cases…
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press Nearly 150 Vermont inmates housed in a Mississippi prison have tested positive for COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, the head of the Vermont Corrections Department announced Wednesday. Vermont houses 219 inmates at the…
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press/ Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — One Mississippi school district has seen a handful of coronavirus cases among students since reopening for in-person classes last week. Gov. Tate Reeves says Corinth School District is…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,245 new COVID-19 cases and 51 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 63,444 cases and 1,804 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County is at 349 cases and…
Ward 2 Councilmember Felix Gines has tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the eighth person in his family to contract the virus. Gines, who learned of the Sunday test results this afternoon, said he does not currently have symptoms but…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,074 new COVID-19 cases and 42 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 62,199 confirmed cases and 1,753 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County is at 344 cases…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — On Tuesday, Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs issued a statewide order for the Isolation of Individuals Diagnosed with COVID-19, effective immediately. The Order, issued to everyone living in Mississippi, stipulates that anyone diagnosed with…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 572 new COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 61,125 confirmed cases and 1,711 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County is at 336 cases…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — With the pandemic affecting many families financially, paying for school supplies for the new school year may be a bit of a struggle. The Distinguished Gentleman of Ocean Springs recognized this hardship many could be…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Gulfport community banned together Saturday morning to bring food to hundreds of people in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Community members began arriving for the 9:45 a.m. food drive as early as 6 a.m.…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Betty Price must have been doing something right over the year to have the turn out she did for her 90th birthday on Saturday. The longtime Gulfport resident was surprised by friends, family, and community members…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has released the latest COVID-19 numbers in our state. They have reported 1,168 new cases and 52 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 57,912 confirmed cases and 1,620 deaths. Here are the…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has released the latest COVID-19 numbers in our state. They have reported 1,775 new cases and 48 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 56,770 confirmed cases and 1,570 deaths. Here are the…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson tells WXXV he has tested positive for COVID-19. The mayor has been self-quarantining since last week. He believes he contracted the virus from a friend that is staying in his…
Herman Cain, a successful businessman who ran for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination and later became a backer of President Donald Trump, has died from complications from COVID-19, according to a statement posted Thursday on his personal website. He was…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — More than 220 positive COVID-19 tests have been reported at the George County Regional Correctional Facility. Sheriff Keith Havard says last week after initial testing by medical staff identified approximately six positive cases of the…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has released the latest COVID-19 numbers in our state. They have reported 1,505 new cases and 20 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 55,046 confirmed cases and 1,524 deaths. Here are the…
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — Pearl River Community College has announced its plans to safely welcome back students to its Hattiesburg, Poplarville and Waveland locations Aug. 17 for the first day of school. To ensure the safety of students, faculty and…
The Lyman Community Center offered coronavirus testing earlier today. Only individuals that meet medical criteria during the screening process will be tested for COVID-19. For patients that have insurance, Memorial will seek reimbursement; however, no out of pocket expense or…
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The Mississippi State Department of Health has released the latest COVID-19 numbers in our state. They have reported 1,342 new cases and 42 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 54,299 confirmed cases and 1,543 deaths. Here are the…