The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 552 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths today including one new death in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 98,190 confirmed cases and 2,969 deaths. Here are the numbers in our…
The oil giant said Wednesday that around 1,500 employees have already agreed to take voluntary redundancy this year
The high school football season is on thin ice for several teams on the Gulf Coast due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to a release, Gulfport is the latest team affected by COVID-19, citing two players testing positive as well…
After consulting the Mississippi Department of Health, the Long Beach School District will be quarantining all Long Beach Middle School students beginning September 30th and ending October 13th. Students return on October 14th. Currently, 15 students have tested positive for…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 589 new COVID-19 cases and 36 new deaths today. The statewide total stands at 97,638 confirmed cases and 2,957 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 595 cases and…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Effective immediately, the Gulfport High School football team will be quarantined for 14 days after two players and a coach tested positive for COVID-19. According to Gulfport Director of Athletics Bryan Caldwell, “Gulfport High School is…
During the most recent 2020 legislative session, the state of Mississippi passed the Community Foundations COVID-19 Grant Program as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. The program is administered by the Mississippi Development Authority and provides…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 190 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths today. The statewide total stands at 97,049 confirmed cases and 2,921 deaths Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 590 cases and 22…
Are you experiencing a cough, runny nose, loss of smell or taste? Could it be the flu or COVID-19? Flu season is expected to spike in November and medical experts say it could be unlike any other because of COVID-19.…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 722 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths with one new death in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 96,032 confirmed cases and 2,894 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock…
The Long Beach School District announced Friday that the game between the Bearcats and the Gautier Gators has been canceled. Superintendent Dr. Jay Smith said in a press release that they are following the state Department of Health and MHSAA…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 737 new COVID-19 cases and four new deaths with one new death in Jackson County. The statewide total stands at 95,310 confirmed cases and 2,874 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock…
Following the report of the coronavirus case numbers being released, Governor Tate Reeves briefed Mississippians on the state of a vaccine. This week, Governor Tate Reeves spoke with Vice President Mike Pence along with others of the Trump Administration about…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 552 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 94,573 confirmed cases and 2,870 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County has 572 cases and 21 deaths…
Eight staff members at one school in the Jackson County School District have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past few days. District Superintendent John Strycker tells News 25 the cases are from employees at St. Martin North Elementary and…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 465 new COVID-19 cases and 36 new deaths with one new death in Harrison and Stone counties and two new deaths in Jackson and Pearl River counties. The statewide total stands at 94,021 confirmed…
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith on Tuesday thanked the Defense Logistics Agency for granting her request to expedite the delivery of equipment necessary for rapid COVID-19 testing at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport. Hyde-Smith sought the machinery and supplies…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 192 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. The statewide total stands at 93,556 confirmed cases and 2,810 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 564 cases and 21 deaths…
The 161st Mississippi State Fair will run in October, but it will look a little different because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson said the fair will run Oct. 7-18. The agricultural event featuring Mississippi’s…
Governor Tate Reeves held a press briefing this afternoon to give an update on the current situation with COVID-19 in Mississippi. Reeves applauded Mississippians for their commitment to doing the little things to help prevent the transmission of COVID, including…
The quicker you can get your COVID test results, the more people who will be protected. While some tests take 48 hours or longer to get results, there are some that will let you know in a matter of minutes…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 701 new COVID-19 cases today and 24 new deaths including one in Pearl River County and one in Jackson County. The statewide total stands at 91,935 confirmed cases and 2,780 deaths Here are the…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 711 new COVID-19 cases and 22 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 91,234 confirmed cases and 2,756 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County has 544 cases and 20…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 505 new COVID-19 cases today and 28 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 90,523 confirmed cases and 2,734 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 542 cases and 20…