As we near closer to the Labor Day Weekend, Governor Tate Reeves is once again urging Mississippians to follow CDC guidelines ahead of the holiday. Reportedly, Mississippi sees a spike in cases around holidays as we saw in both Memorial…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 781 new COVID-19 cases and 33 new deaths including one new death in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 84,365 confirmed cases and 2,526 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area:…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 634 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 83,584 confirmed cases and 2,493 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County has 501 cases and 20 deaths…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 274 new COVID-19 cases and 32 new deaths including one new death in Harrison County and one new death in Jackson County. The statewide total stands at 82,950 confirmed cases and 2,473 deaths.…
Governor Tate Reeves announced he will extend the mask mandate for another two weeks at today’s press conference. On top of that, he is also allowing more spectators to attend sporting events and other extracurricular school gatherings from two per…
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration today announced a $7.9 million grant award to the Coast Transit Authority in Gulfport Mississippi, as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed by President Donald J.…
The Singing River Health System has announced upcoming COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites for Coast residents. During these testing events, there are no out of pocket costs, but bring insurance information if you have it available. The three testing sites will…
Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reports 599 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 81,294 confirmed cases and 2,413 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County now has 480 cases…
On Tuesday, August 25, Jackson County School District Superintendent Dr. John Strycker received written communication from Gulfport Superintendent Glen East of Gulfport’s decision not to compete against JCSD this fall for health and safety reasons due to Gulfport School District’s…
Today, the Mississippi Department of Health reports 585 new COVID-19 cases and 26 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 80,695 confirmed cases and 2,399 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 472 cases and 18…
Today, the Mississippi Department of Health reports 904 new COVID-19 cases and 58 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 80,110 confirmed cases and 2,373 deaths with five new deaths in Harrison County and two new deaths in Jackson County…
Some people who have been exposed to COVID-19 may no longer need to be tested for the virus. The CDC quietly updated its online guidance on testing earlier this week. It now states that those who have been in close…
State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs said yesterday there were 31 COVID-19 outbreaks at Mississippi schools during the week of August 17th through the 21st. According to Dobbs, 142 teachers tested positive for the virus and 292 students tested positive…
Governor Tate Reeves says large parties are to blame for the recent COVID-19 outbreak at Biloxi High School which forced them to switch to distance learning for the next two weeks. A total of 15 Biloxi High students tested positive…
A local nurse is fighting on the front lines of COVID-19 in Texas. Gulfport resident Lina Jones aids hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients in McAllen, Texas. She works on the rapid response team for Fresenius Kidney Care, caring for patients…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 801 new COVID-19 cases today and 67 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 79,206 confirmed cases and 2,315 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County has 463 cases and…
The Miami Dolphins will allow up to 13,000 socially distancing fans to attend their home opener against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 20, a decision that divided political leaders and upset the visiting coach.
As was reported last week, Biloxi High School saw an increase in the number of positive Covid cases and quarantined students. As of today, BHS has 15 positive students and 324 students on quarantine. All other Biloxi School campuses will…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 511 new COVID-19 cases today and eight new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 78,405 confirmed cases and 2,248 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County has 457 cases and…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Biloxi’s Premiere LUX Cinema is reopening August 28 after five months of being closed, and staff is thrilled to be showing brand new movies again just released from Hollywood studios, the first new movies to hit…
The Pascagoula Gautier School District is announcing reported COVID-19 as well. According to the district on their Twitter account, three students and one teacher and two staff members tested positive this week. The district says contact tracing has been conducted…
Dr. John Fleming is the assistant to the president of the United States for Planning and Implementation and also serves as a deputy chief of staff. Today, the Ole Miss graduate took time in Washington, D.C. to speak with News…
Eleven students and staff at Biloxi High School have tested positive for COVID-19. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, School District Spokeswoman Jennifer Pyron said contact tracing has identified 185 people who may have been exposed and are…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 874 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 76,323 confirmed cases and 2,214 deaths. With one new death in George County, one new death in Harrison County, and…