Governor Tate Reeves today pleading with Mississippians to take personal responsibility for their health and remain cautious following a record day for COVID-19 deaths in the state. The spike in deaths comes after Reeves began to ease some restrictions under…
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Casino workers across the country want their employers to provide them with protective equipment and adopt tough new cleaning and social distancing policies before the gambling halls reopen during the…
By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Nearly every woman in a Louisiana prison dormitory has tested positive for COVID-19, and two-thirds of them showed no symptoms, state figures show. The women at the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in St.…
The CDC reports there is a small number of pets worldwide, including cats and dogs, who are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. This mostly comes after close contact with humans with COVID-19. Based on the limited information available,…
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some coronaviruses cause cold-like illnesses in people, while others cause illness in certain types of animals, such as cattle, camels, and bats. Some coronaviruses, such as canine and feline coronaviruses, infect only animals…
Motorcyclists from Mississippi revved their engines and delivered a batch of goodies to workers on the front lines of COVID-19. Members from the Mississippi chapter of the Motor Maids, an all-women motorcycle club, along with a few other motorcycle groups…
The services for Feed my Sheep are now in even higher demand as many find themselves in a tough situation in the wake of COVID-19. Refreshments and piping hot homestyle southern cooking is what’s on the menu at Feed my…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi's top elected officials are arguing over who has the power to spend coronavirus response money. The federal government is sending Mississippi more than a billion dollars as part of a massive relief package.…
In a Gulf Coast community largely made up of military members and veterans, our local veterans need your help now more than ever. The 501C3 nonprofit volunteer organization Crusaders for Veterans has been greatly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Their…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi processed fewer unemployment claims last week than the week before, but the state is still seeing dramatically more claims than usual as businesses struggle during the coronavirus pandemic. A federal agency says Thursday that Mississippi processed 201,890 claims…
Eleven more deaths from COVID-19 were reported in Mississippi on Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 261. There were 246 more cases reported on Wednesday; the state now stands at 6,815 cases statewide. In South Mississippi, there were 14 new…
The Mississippi Aquarium was slated to open its doors to the public today. Now, that isn't happening. The construction project has already faced delays, and now health concerns regarding the coronavirus have further hindered development. Officials say a new opening…
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s. Roughly…
On Wednesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health began reporting an estimate of how many people have recovered from COVID-19. To calculate the number of recoveries, the department includes people who tested positive more than 14 days ago and were not hospitalized in…
Eleven more deaths from COVID-19 were reported in Mississippi on Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 250. There were 227 more cases reported on Monday; the state now stands at 6,569 cases statewide. In South Mississippi, there were 11 new…
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS, Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — All inmates and employees in Mississippi prisons have been given masks to try to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, the state Department of Corrections said Monday. Advocates have repeatedly raised concerns…
Governor Tate Reeves new “Safer at Home” Order authorizes essential travel with restrictions. In response to the directive, the Coast Transit Authority will reestablish fixed route bus service with compliance to those restrictions. CTA will operate fixed route bus services…
OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) — A former Louisiana priest convicted of molesting an altar boy has been released from jail on bond over coronavirus safety concerns. The Advertiser reports 77-year-old Michael Guidry was released Friday from St. Landry Parish Jail nearly…
The City of Biloxi is one step closer to business as usual. As the statewide coronavirus number continues to rise, Harrison County has comparatively seen a steady decline in cases since April 14th, leading to more talk of reopening Biloxi.…
Ten more deaths from COVID-19 were reported in Mississippi on Monday, bringing the statewide total to 239. There were 248 more cases reported on Monday; the state now stands at 6,342 cases statewide. In South Mississippi, there were 22 new…
As the coronavirus continues wreaking havoc on the world, two U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officers right here on the Coast lent a helping hand to a fallen veteran’s family. Petty Officer Terrance Gray and Petty Officer Don Gerald are seen…
One consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic is the cancellation of live musical acts and closure of venues. While bars and restaurant dining rooms may be closed right now, one local musician is still bringing people the joys of live music…
Local leaders are reacting to Governor Tate Reeves’ safer-at-home order issued on Friday. Mayor Mario King of Moss Point has been critical of the state government’s response to COVID-19 but says the governor’s new order is a step in the…
Some limited services in Jackson County are set to resume this week. Beaches in the county will open up today with signs put up reminding folks of proper social distancing guidelines. Additionally, the beaches will be monitored by county constables…