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…
So far so good on this year’s high school football season as our local teams continue to navigate their new normal. But Governor Tate Reeves doesn’t want any schools to get too far ahead of themselves, deciding to leave the…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 145 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 90,018 confirmed cases and 2,706 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County has 540 cases and 20 deaths…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that he is extending the social distancing measures under the Safe Return order with a few amendments relaxing restrictions as Mississippi flattens the curve on new COVID-19 cases. Continuing to work with state and…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 853 new COVID-19 cases and 15 new deaths including two new deaths in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 89,175 confirmed cases and 2,670 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock…
The deadline for Mississippi small business owners to apply for an important grant is fast approaching. If you’re a small business owner in Mississippi, time is running out to apply for a grant designed to help with economic recovery in…
A new poll suggests over half of Americans would not get a free COVID-19 vaccine if one comes out before Election Day. Researchers from the Kaiser Family Foundation polled nearly 1,200 adults. Over 60 percent were concerned that the FDA…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 517 new COVID-19 cases and 33 new deaths including one new death in Jackson County. The statewide total stands at 88,322 confirmed cases and 2,656 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock…
JACKSON, MISS. (WCBI) – The number of people in Mississippi’s hospitals with COVID symptoms continues to dwindle. State health officials report 426 new coronavirus cases Wednesday, along with 39 deaths. 683 people are in the hospital with confirmed or suspected symptoms, that’s the first time that number has been below 700 in months. 185 patients […]
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball coaches are supporting the idea of having next year’s NCAA Tournament include all eligible teams in Division I. Numerous league schools and coaches released statements Wednesday about the proposal, which was first reported by Stadium. There are 357 Division I programs nationally, with 346 of those […]
Child care facility workers in Mississippi can now receive free drive-thru COVID-19 testing at selected Mississippi State Department of Health Community testing locations conducted at many county health departments and the West Street Farmers Market in Jackson. K-12 teachers, staff,…
The Senate Majority Leader announced today there will be a procedural vote tomorrow on Republican’s newest slimmed down COVID relief proposal. On the Senate floor this morning, Senator Mitch McConnell made clear it’s not a vote to pass the bill…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 426 new COVID-19 cases and 39 new deaths including two new deaths in Harrison County and three in Jackson County. The statewide total stands at 87,805 confirmed cases and 2,623 deaths. Here are the…
Very disappointed–that’s how State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs describes his reaction to a recent college block party.
The Mississippi State Department of Health releases a weekly school report for K-12 schools of cases among students, teachers, and staff, number of outbreaks, and teachers and students under quarantine as a result of COVID-19 exposure. For the week of…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 249 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. The statewide total stands at 87,379 confirmed cases and 2,585 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 520 cases and 20 deaths…
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) — A teacher at Vancleave High School died on Sunday due to complications from COVID-19. Vancleave High School reported Monday that teacher Tom Slade passed away over the weekend. The school said in a post to Facebook,…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 242 new COVID-19 cases and one new death. The statewide total stands at 87,130 confirmed cases and 2,585 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County now has 517 cases and 20…
Although Labor Day is traditionally a time to celebrate the end of summer, this year the holiday raises extra concern of health and safety in regards to the potential spread of COVID. The Mississippi Gulf Coast experienced a bump in…
After months of staying home, many Americans will be traveling this holiday weekend as they enjoy the final days of summer. However, since we are still in the middle of a pandemic, there are things you can do to make…
Today, the Mississippi Department of Health reported 823 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 85,939 confirmed cases and 2,588 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 510 cases and 20…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 751 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths, including three new deaths in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 85,116 confirmed cases and 2,536 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area:…
COVID-19 cases are down across the state, but in Harrison County, three deaths were reported. The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 751 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths as of September 2, 2020. The statewide total stands at…
The federal budget deficit is projected to hit a record $3.3 trillion due to COVID-19 costs and the recession. That’s more than triple the 2019 shortfall.
