Gulfport postpones Hall of Fame induction
Another postponement in the wake of COVID, coming at the hands of the Gulfport Sports Hall of Fame. The class of 2020 will now be honored in June of 2021 with the same group of inductees getting the nod at…
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Biloxi School District releases back to school plan for 2020-21 school year
Students and teachers in the Biloxi School District are coming back to campus, but must wear a mask to class for the 2020-21 school year. The district announced Friday on Facebook that all faculty, staff, and students returning to schools…
Governor Tate Reeves extends Safe Return Order to protect public health amid rising cases
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves extended his Safe Return order an additional week to protect Mississippians and limit transmission as cases rise in the state. Consulting with Dr. Thomas Dobbs and our state health experts, Governor Reeves signed a new executive…
More than 500 new COVID-19 cases reported in state
Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported a record number of coronavirus cases in our state. They reported 1,092 new cases of COVID-19 and five new deaths. The statewide total stands at 24,906 cases and 1,022 deaths. No new…
Scrapin' The Coast brings cruisers to the streets this weekend
Scrapin The Coast, the auto show that some view as a younger cousin to Cruisin' The Coast, returns to Biloxi this weekend, and city crews are preparing for a smooth-flowing event, according to the city of Biloxi. In fact, motorists…
COVID-19: 1,092 new cases, five new deaths state wide
Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported a record number of coronavirus cases in our state. They reported 1,092 new cases of COVID-19 and five new deaths. The statewide total stands at 24,516 cases and 1,016 deaths. Here are…
New mandatory mask policy at Beau Rivage
Two Biloxi casinos adopted new policies this week requiring all guests to wear masks in public areas. MGM Resorts International announced Wednesday that all guests will be required to wear masks in public spaces in all MGM properties in the…
Mississippi reports 1,092 new cases of COVID-19, shattering record for single-day increase
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 1,092 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 5 new deaths as of Thursday afternoon. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases since March 11 now stands at 24,516, with 1,016 deaths. 50 of…
Saints LB Demario Davis weighs in on the plan for NFL fans
Within the last week, Dr. Anthony Fauci was on record saying the NFL should play the 2020 season in a bubble format or consider not playing at all due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. But according to The Athletic, the…
COVID-19: 526 new cases, 22 new deaths statewide
Yesterday, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported the latest coronavirus cases and deaths in our state. They reported 526 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 23,424 cases and 1,011 deaths. Here are…
New FRAGO detailing what is and isn’t allowed hits the streets
By Brian Lamar NCBC Public Affairs Hot off the heels of the recorded highest single-day of COVID-19 cases reported (more than 600) in Mississippi, the Navy has given more decisive guidance with finer details of what is expected of commanders…
Upcoming COVID-19 testing events in Jackson County
The number of coronavirus cases is still on the rise. This week, we’ve seen the largest single day jump of confirmed cases in Mississippi. The increase in confirmed coronavirus cases is why local healthcare experts say it is now more…
Advisory council formed for school reopenings
Greyhound nation and Singing River Health System announced a new partnership today to form a game plan on how to best reopen schools in the age of COVID-19. School administrators are tasked this summer with reopening schools in a safe…
Racking up and raising the curtain at Edgewater Mall
Safely reopening has been the name of the game at Edgewater Mall in Biloxi as retailers cautiously and responsibly continue to open their doors to shoppers. They weren’t dancing in the street, but shoppers were hitting their stride at Edgewater…
Mississippi breaks single-day record of new COVID-19 cases with 611 statewide
(WXXV) — On Tuesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 611 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 11 new deaths. This sets a new record for the highest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases…
Ocean Springs School District creates “Medical Advisory Council” with SRHS
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Ocean Springs School District has partnered with local medical leaders from Singing River Health System to form the OSSD Medical Advisory Council for continuing district operations and returning to school in August. OSSD has enlisted…
At least 30 LSU football players in quarantine after positive COVID tests
The defending national champion LSU Tigers in no way immune to the coronavirus pandemic with at least 30 players in quarantine as first reported by Sports Illustrated. Those players either tested positive or had direct contact with someone that did…
Pass Christian football practice shut down after coaching staff member test positive for COVID
When the Mississippi High School Activities Association opened things back up for the start of off-season workouts on June 1st, it was only a matter of time before the inevitable happened. As first reported by the Sun Herald and later…
Plasma donations helping COVID-19 patients
The Red Cross has been stepping up in the fight against COVID-19 in numerous ways, but they can’t do it alone and need your help. In coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Red Cross is seeking people…
Mississippi reports 1,646 new COVID-19 cases for the 5 days from June 17-21; death toll nearing 1,000
On Monday, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported a combined total of 1,646 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi for the five days from June 17 to June 21. In this period there are 40 new deaths to report…
CDC to make updated recommendation on masks ‘soon’
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is planning to update its recommendation on masks. CDC researchers have been conducting a scientific review about the masks during the coronavirus pandemic. Scientists wanted to find out if masks protect people…
Disney World to roll out new reservation system when parks reopen
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — When Walt Disney World reopens its Florida theme parks next month after shutting down during the coronavirus pandemic, they’ll be introducing a new reservation system. The company announced Friday that the new Disney Park Pass System…
Cinemark will reopen all U.S. theaters by July 17
Cinemark is getting back to business, saying all of its U.S. movie theaters will reopen by mid-July. Five cinemas have reopened in Dallas with the remaining theaters expected to return between July 3rd and July 17th. Cinemark is the third-largest…
U.S. Army Black Daggers honor first responders in Jackson County
Earlier today, the U.S. Army Black Daggers conducted free aerial demonstrations in Pascagoula and Ocean Springs as a salute to first responders and healthcare workers. The U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team partnered with Singing River Health System…