COVID-19

COVID vaccine available for those over 75 in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Those ages 75 and older in Mississippi are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine. Officials said residents can get vaccinated at 18 high-volume drive-through sites and at private clinics throughout the state. Appointments can be…

COVID-19 vaccine sites opening in Mississippi

COVID vaccines have been in Mississippi for a couple of weeks now. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, 20,003 people have been vaccinated. Starting today, vaccination sites open across the state. Vaccinations are still in…

Gulfport cancels Mardi Gras balls, parades due to COVID-19

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The City of Gulfport will not host any Mardi Gras events this year due to concerns over COVID-19, the Mayor’s office announced Monday. However, the Krewe of Gemini ball will continue as scheduled. The City of…

Saints Alvin Kamara tests positive for COVID-19

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has tested positive for COVID-19, leaving his status for a potential postseason opener next weekend in question, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. After mixed test results, Kamara had a positive test confirmed…

Over 20 million COVID cases in the United States

The U.S. has surpassed 20 million coronavirus cases. As of yesterday, the U.S. had 20 million positive cases since tracking began in February with more than 345,000 deaths. The country crossed the 19 million case mark less…

MSDH reports 2,575 COVID-19 cases and 29 new deaths

Mississippi State Department of Health reports 2,575 new COVID-19 cases and 29 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 218,386 confirmed cases and 4,816 deaths. Here’s a look at the numbers in our area: Hancock County now stands at…

New COVID testing location in D’Iberville

D’Iberville residents have a new COVID-19 testing location available to them now courtesy of Memorial Hospital. Due to the high volume of people being tested for COVID-19, Memorial Physicians Clinic changed locations from Popp’s Ferry Road to…

Firework sales during COVID-19

Many firework stands across the Gulf Coast have had a tough time getting fireworks in time for the new year due to the coronavirus. Local firework businesses are not letting that affect them. Although firework sales are…

Be on the lookout for COVID relief payments

Some Americans may have already received a second round of COVID relief payments. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin tweeted payments would arrive into some accounts Tuesday night. The direct deposit payments will continue into next week. Mnuchin said…

Update on COVID-19 vaccine in Mississippi

There are over 1,300 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in hospitals and the Mississippi State Department of Health hopes that the vaccine will lower that number. Mississippi is currently still in phase one of vaccinations. 120,000 doses have…

Boston Marathon postponed until Fall 2021

The 2021 Boston Marathon will not be held in April and will be postponed until at least the fall of 2021. Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts, the Boston Athletic Association will not be…