Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,025 new COVID-19 cases and 18 new deaths. Now the statewide total stands at 38,567 confirmed cases and 1,290 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County is now at…
Ingalls Shipbuilding is reporting 147 total cases of COVID-19 since March. The total number of employees eligible to return to work is 78. West Bank Production Area- 140 reported cases West Bank Offices- 2 reported cases East Bank- 3 reported…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WXXV) — Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued an emergency proclamation containing an amended Safer at Home Order that includes a statewide mask requirement. Individuals will be required to wear a mask or other facial covering when…
Today the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 862 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 37,542 confirmed cases and 1,272 new deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County is now…
William Carey University will welcome students to its campuses this fall – but with stringent COVID-19 safety protocols in place. The announcement came Tuesday during a press conference at WCU’s Hattiesburg campus. “After completing the spring trimester with online instruction,…
Harrison County School District says classes will start on August 6, 2020, in a modified traditional manner. Until further notice, all students will follow the 2020-2021 academic calendar and students will be required to attend on-campus classes daily. Transportation to…
By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence is heading to Louisiana amid the state's reemergence as one of the nation’s hot spots for the coronavirus only months after seeming to contain its outbreak.…
The Mississippi Department of Revenue’s Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) has announced a temporary suspension of their liquor ordering system. They say the suspension is necessary to try to remedy the unprecedented backlog of orders currently in their system. This step…
JACKSON — Governor Tate Reeves has announced additional social distancing measures for thirteen counties identified as hot spots within our state to limit transmission around the communities and protect the health of all Mississippians. Consulting with our state health experts, thirteen…
As COVID-19 cases continue to climb so does the need for testing. That’s why Feed my Sheep hosted their third free COVID-19 testing clinic today. Feed my Sheep has gone above and beyond during this pandemic, making sure everyone in…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported more than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 cases in the state and 11 new deaths -- two of them on the Coast. The latest numbers reported 1,031 new cases of the virus statewide.…
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press/ Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi’s five largest hospitals are reporting they have no ICU beds available amid a surge in coronavirus cases. Another four hospitals are reporting 5% or less availability. Dr.…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 703 new COVID-19 cases in our state and 16 new deaths including two in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 33,591 confirmed cases and 1,204 deaths. Here are the numbers in our…
Mask mandates have now been issued in 13 counties across the state including Harrison and Jackson counties. Governor Tate Reeves announced the mask mandates will go into effect on Monday, July 13th. He also mentioned that gatherings will now be…
Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs is now requiring a face covering or mask to be worn by the public to enter any City Building. Any City Employee within close proximity to the public, interacting with the…
Singing River Health System Live COVID-19 Facts vs. Fears 3.0 update with Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Okechukwu Ekenna discussing what has been learned about COVID-19 and how guidance has changed since the beginning of the pandemic. Video:…
If tourism numbers are any indication, it appears Coastal Mississippi’s message is coming across loud and clear - a promise of health and safety - a vow tourism leaders are urging everyone in our area to lend a hand with. News…
GAUTIER, Mississippi (July 7, 2020) — Beginning Wednesday, July 8, the City of Gautier will require the use of masks in all public buildings as part of its COVID-19 response. All visitors and City workers will be required to wear a…
Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 957 new coronavirus cases in the state and 44 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 32,214 confirmed cases and 1,158 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County is…
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press/ Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann has tested positive for the coronavirus. The announcement about 73-year-old Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann came Tuesday, hours after Gov. Tate Reeves said his…
Governor Reeves sent out a tweet over the weekend responding to the growing number of coronavirus cases in the state of Mississippi. It reads “Liberal media is trying to claim the increase of coronavirus was just caused by family BBQ’s…
House Speaker Philip Gunn says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Gunn said in a video posted to Facebook that he got tested because he had been in close proximity to another member of the House who tested positive.…
Today the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 914 new coronavirus cases in our state and 11 new deaths including one in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 29,684 confirmed cases and 1,103 deaths. Here are the numbers for…
Mississippi is also seeing a steady increase of patients hospitalized with confirmed or suspected cases of the coronavirus. The health department says Thursday that as of Wednesday night, 602 people were hospitalized with confirmed cases and 261 were hospitalized with…