(WXXV) — Governor Tate Reeves will brief the media on Mississippi's response to the COVID-19 pandemic from Jackson on Monday afternoon. He is expected to provide a details on surge plans for hospitals becoming overwhelmed by patients experiencing coronavirus symptoms.…
Two deaths were reported in Harrison County on Friday and a second from COVID-19 was reported in Hancock County, half of the six in the state as the death count grew to 35. Deaths also were reported Friday in Adams…
Target is adding new measures to promote safety and social distancing to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Beginning tomorrow, Target will limit how many shoppers can be in a store at one time. Occupancy limits will vary based on…
The stay-at-home order went into effect at 5 p.m. and that means Coast beaches are now closed to the public. Beaches are some of the many places mandated to close as a result of the order. However, boardwalks are set…
Coast Transit Authority has suspended all fixed route bus service beginning today. All CTA Transit Centers and beach bus stations will remain closed to the public. Demand Response Service for seniors and people with disabilities will be available for essential…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, William Carey University’s faculty and staff are adapting and finding new ways to deliver online educational opportunities to current and prospective students. Here’s a look at current announcements from WCU programs: Summer term: Due to ongoing concern…
Biloxi, Miss. – Feeding the Gulf Coast and The Mississippi Public Health Institute (MSPHI) and will host a food distribution on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at First Baptist Church of Biloxi. The COVID-19 pandemic is creating an added strain on…
(WXXV) — The state Department of Health has reported 181 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, bringing the total to 1,358. There are now 29 deaths in the state due to the coronavirus. The new cases were identified by testing…
Disney World is startlingly empty and quiet but, this image of hope and resilience remains in Orlando, Florida. An American flag continues to fly above the theme park every day. This Instagram post is from Walt Disney World Resort President…
U.S. residents on social security will not have to file a tax return to get their stimulus payments. The treasury department announced that Americans on social security or disability will no longer have to file taxes to get their Coronavirus…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leonardo DiCaprio will help launch America’s Food Fund, which has already raised $12 million to help communities impacted by the Coronavirus. The organization said Thursday that the funds will be aimed to help low-income families, the…
Governor Tate Reeves issued an executive order Wednesday requiring Mississippians to shelter-in-place starting Friday due to the fast-spreading Coronavirus. Mississippi joins at least 37 other states with similar orders, often referred to as stay-at-home, shelter-in-place, or lockdown mandates. Nearly 300…
With Governor Reeves’ stay-at-home order set to take effect tomorrow evening at 5 p.m., it made a quiet day on beaches in Harrison County. Beaches are some of the many places mandated to close as a result of the order.…
The numbers keep rising at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula as two more employees tested positive for the Coronavirus, bringing the total to 12. Ingalls President Brian Cuccias announced they have extended their Easter holiday period and also stated “all employees…
Coast Transit Authority has announced the suspension of fixed-route bus service beginning Friday. The decision was made in the wake of Gov. Tate Reeves issuing his state-wide shelter-in-place order. The suspension in service is to run from April 3 to…
The state Department of Health has reported 104 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, bringing the total to 1,177. There are now 26 deaths in the state due to the coronavirus, four more than on March 31, including one in…
To slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of all Mississippians, today Governor Tate Reeves signed a new executive order establishing a statewide shelter-in-place. At a press conference Wednesday, Governor Tate Reeves announced his decision to issue shelter-in-place…
Many businesses and organizations have taken this time to give back to the community and one of the Coast’s most notable foundations is doing just that with an emphasis on helping those who help others in the community. They're known…
The new normal for daily life has changed for everyone including kids whose daily routines have been disrupted. As public conversations around COVID-19 continues to increase, children may worry about themselves, their family, and their friends getting ill. Parents play…
The check is in the mail or at least on the way. Those government stimulus checks should be rolling off the presses and should be on the way soon to millions of Americans. Taxpayers who have direct deposit attached to…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed a new executive order establishing a statewide shelter-in-place for Mississippi to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of all who call our state home. The Mississippi Department of Health determined that our…
Mississippi Power is urging customers to be aware of scammers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The power company has recently received an increase in the amount of people trying to scam Mississippi Power customers by warning that their power will be…
Two more employees tested positive for the Coronavirus at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, making the total now at ten. The first case of COVID-19 at Ingalls Shipbuilding was announced more than a week ago. Ingalls released a statement saying employees…
Please be aware that although some offices are open to the public, they are they are doing so for the purpose of providing NECESSARY SERVICES ONLY. Jackson County officials are asking that you contact departments via phone before visiting to determine if and…