JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) apologizes for the interruption of COVID-19 data. The agency is working to address legacy software issues impacting its ability to create detailed reports. Additional detailed analysis of data is not available…
It’s not new news that small businesses have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, however, a local plaza has made it through the shutdown and is ready to celebrate. During a time when businesses are trying to get back…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 489 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 23 new deaths. However, 16 of those new deaths are from between May 23rd and June 11th, including one in Hancock County and one…
Yesterday the American Red Cross began testing all blood, platelet, and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. During these unprecedented times officials with the Red Cross hope that testing for COVID-19 antibodies will provide donors with insight into whether they may…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 353 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 20 new deaths including 24 new cases reported within our six southern counties. The statewide total stands at 20,152 cases and 915 deaths. In…
The American Red Cross has announced all blood donors will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Testing began today for anyone donating blood, platelets, or plasma and will continue for several months. The Red Cross says this will help people learn…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 283 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and four new deaths. That includes 37 new cases reported within our six southern counties. The statewide total stands at 19,799 cases and 895 deaths.…
The inevitable has happened at Mississippi State. According to the Clarion Ledger, four football players have tested positive for the coronavirus out of about 100 student-athletes that were tested. The names of those players haven’t been released, but those players…
The latest number of COVID-19 cases has been released today after technical problems. As of today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 608 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 13 deaths. The statewide total stands at 19,091…
It’s been almost a week since Cristobal unleashed heavy rain and strong winds throughout our area, but some local businesses are still reeling in the wake of this tropical storm. Captain Louis Skrmetta has been at the helm of Ship…
In his daily press conference today, Governor Tate Reeves discussed the state’s strategy to continue flattening the curve as well as mental health resources for this ongoing crisis. Governor Reeves was joined by state mental health professionals today to talk…
Disneyland is doing phased reopenings of its Anaheim properties. The company says the reopenings will happen in July, pending state and local government approval. The Downtown Disney District which has shops and eateries will reopen on July 9th. Then it's…
Need a new face mask? *donut* worry. Dunkin' Donuts is making masks. The company says since everyone who works there is required to wear a mask they decided to brand their own. There are five to choose from and two…
We have seen countless businesses take a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but can you imagine having just opened your business days before the lockdown? That was the case for Marley’s Music that is located in the heart of…
First time unemployment claims totaled 1.54 million last week, that’s better than Wall Street expected. The pace of unemployment claims declined for the tenth week in a row as the U.S. job market continues its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.…
We have seen countless businesses take a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But can you imagine having just opened your business days before the lockdown? That was the case for Marley’s Music in Biloxi. WXXV's Kristen Anzuini stopped by…
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Two more Florida theme parks, SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, opened Thursday after being closed since mid-March because of the coronavirus. Both reopened their gates with new restrictions to safeguard against the spread of…
Members at the YMCA in Ocean Springs no longer need to use workout videos and livestreams to stay fit during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, members can take fitness classes in person. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Blossman Family YMCA has…
The D’Iberville Fire Department will distribute, free-of-charge, face masks to D’Iberville residents. The free masks will be distributed at the D’Iberville Community Center at 10452 Lamey Bridge Road in D’Iberville. The event will take place Tuesday, June 16th from 10…
Mississippi is opening a grant program for small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Governor Tate Reeves says the application process began at noon today. The grants can cover mortgage interest, rent, payroll, utilities, and other expenses related to the…
Governor Reeves has extended the ‘Safe Return Order’ until Monday, June 29th at 8 a.m. with a few new amendments. However, under the executive order, restaurants and bars that serve alcohol will no longer need to close by 10 p.m.…
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) suspended several policies today to give local school districts scheduling flexibility for the 2020-21 school year to deal with the impact of COVID-19. State law requires schools to provide 180 days…
The state is reporting that all residents and staff of the 211 nursing homes in the state have been tested for COVID-19 as of June 11. Nursing homes are considered high risk locations because their residents are older or in…
You may think firefighters only help protect us from fires, the Ocean Springs Fire Department shows us otherwise. Earlier today, a couple of Ocean Springs firefighters took a break from putting out fires and handed out free masks to local…