Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reports there are now six positive cases of Coronavirus in the state. The Mississippi State Department of Health says three more people have tested positive for Coronavirus, increasing the total to six. At…
The City of D’Iberville has either postponed or canceled upcoming City events and functions due to the COVID-19 Pandemic: March 27th – Movie Night on Town Green is postponed. No new date is scheduled at this time. All D’Iberville Municipal…
Walt Disney World is shutting its gates amid the Coronavirus outbreak. The greatest place on earth will be temporarily closed. Disney announced the closing of Disney world, Orlando Florida starting Monday, March 16th in an effort to stop the further…
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is announcing that he is declaring the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency. He spoke to the American people from the Rose Garden as Washington struggles with providing Americans with relief and officials race to…
The Chris Stapleton date at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum originally scheduled for March 20 has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon. Please hold on to your tickets as they will be honored at the new date.
Tournament officials and The PGA Tour announced the cancelation of the 2020 Rapiscan Systems Classic. It was scheduled to take place March 23rd through March 29th at Fallen Oak in Biloxi. The Rapiscan Systems Classic has been played every year…
NASCAR made an official announcement on Friday morning that it will postpone its races for this weekend in Atlanta and the following weekend at Homestead-Miami. NASCAR becomes the last major North American league to react to the concerns over the…
The LIT AF Tour, hosted by Martin Lawrence on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 7:30 PM at Biloxi’s Mississippi Coast Coliseum has been postponed. The show’s postponement is consistent with the joint global entertainment task force (AEG/Live Nation/Major Talent Agencies),…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — More South Mississippi event cancellations and postponements have been announced due to the spread of COVID-19. Mayor of Biloxi, Andrew "FoFo" Gilich, after consulting with organizers of two weekend events, announced Friday afternoon that the Hibernia…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports the second and third presumptive positive cases of coronavirus or COVID-19 in Mississippi. Final verification will come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). One case…
By WILLIAM J. KOLE Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Boston Marathon organizers say they're postponing the prestigious race until Sept. 14 because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. The Boston Athletic Association's decision comes as premier sporting events worldwide are…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Several concerts and events along the Mississippi Gulf Coast have been canceled or postponed due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus. The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center announced Thursday all concerts scheduled for the…
If Major League Baseball is under lock and key so goes the same for Minor League Baseball. That means the Biloxi Shuckers won’t start their season as scheduled next month due to the Coronavirus. Today, Minor League Baseball released the…
Finally at the high school level, the MHSAA has released the following statement regarding its stance on the Coronavirus. As of now, the governing body is simply monitoring the situation with a contingency plan that says “possible restrictions may be…
Every other junior college sports will be out of commission as well with the MACJC suspending all practice and competition until March 30th. Given the nature of the decisions made by other professional and amateur leagues one would have to…
Perhaps a little bit of life for Pearl River Community College who was supposed to be the number one seed in next week’s NJCAA Tournament. As of now, the event has not been canceled, but instead postponed by more than…
Everything is canceled, not really, but almost everything is canceled as the Coronavirus continues to pose a serious threat to athletes and fans alike. It all started Wednesday night in Oklahoma City where Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert was diagnosed…
Local businesses in South Mississippi are doing their part to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Gulf Coast Business Furniture and Supply Company in Gulfport is selling items to local businesses and customers looking for supplies at this time.…
The SSC Area 11 Special Olympics Games at Infinity Science Center have been cancelled amid Coronavirus fears. The event was scheduled for Saturday. In a statement, officials say “the health and well-being of athletes, volunteers, families, and friends is our…
The NCAA has canceled its men's and women's basketball tournaments because of the spread of coronavirus. The move puts an abrupt end to the season less than a month before champions were to be crowned. The decision comes a day…
MEMA is assisting the Mississippi State Department of Health in its response to the Coronavirus. As with weather emergencies like hurricanes and tornadoes, MEMA is also prepared for health emergencies. They’re urging residents to prepare for COVID-19 as they would…
Following Wednesday night’s announcement of the first reported coronavirus (COVID-19) case in the state, Mississippi State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs, MD, MPH, and Mississippi Emergency Management Association(MEMA) Executive Director Gregory S. Michel held a press conference this morning announcing major…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — All concerts at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center have been canceled for the remainder of March due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. The announcement comes shortly after the Mississippi Department of Health…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV) — Some sporting events are being canceled due concerns over the coronavirus. Conference USA announced Thursday, March 12, a suspension of all spring sports competition, effective immediately, until further notice. The decision was made in an effort…