West Harrison High Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 for West Harrison High School. Alexia Manganti is the valedictorian and Demetria Labat is the…
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Harrison Central High Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 for Harrison Central High School. Alyssa Stoner is the valedictorian and Jeremy Wright is the salutatorian. May…
Basic military training to begin June 2 at Keesler Air Force Base until end of COVID-19 surge operations
Air Force officials announced that, beginning June 2, the service will continue to hold basic military training at a secondary location, Keesler Air Force Base, until the end of COVID-19 surge operations. The decision to stand up basic military training's…
COVID-19: 206 new cases, 10 new deaths statewide
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 206 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and ten new deaths. The state total stands at 13,458 cases and 635 deaths. Here’s what we have so far: Hancock County has 88 cases…
Moss Point-Jackson County NAACP helps in COVID-19 efforts
Saturday the Moss Point Jackson County NAACP lent a helping hand in better equipping its community in slowing the spread of coronavirus. By 10 a.m. in Moss Point, there were already cars full of people lined up ready to receive…
Mississippi colleges told to prep for in-person classes
A governing board is asking leaders of Mississippi’s eight public universities to prepare for at least some classes on campus during the fall semester, even amid the coronavirus pandemic. The state college board adopted a resolution Thursday that directs the…
Graceland reopens to the public
Graceland reopened its doors to visitors Thursday and new safety measures are in place at the Memphis attraction. The mansion of late musician Elvis Presley is operating with limited staff and the number of visitors who can enter at one…
Universal Orlando to begin phased reopening June 5
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Universal Orlando Resort will begin a phased reopening on June 5, nearly three months after closing down because of the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced Friday. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approved the reopening plan Friday with…
Ship Island Excursion trips put off until at least June 5th
Everyone is looking forward to this three day weekend including our locals and visitors planning to relax on the legendary Mississippi Sound, but those who were looking forward to taking a trip with Ship Islands Excursions will have to wait…
President Trump declares churches ‘essential,’ calls on them to reopen
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says he has deemed churches and other houses of worship essential and is calling on governors to allow them to reopen this weekend despite the threat of the coronavirus. He says: “Today I’m identifying…
Casinos reopened with new safety measures in place
Some casinos in Mississippi have reopened for the first time in two months. They are following state guidelines to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The State Gaming Commission says numbers of players are limited for blackjack and…
Governor Tate Reeves extends Safer At Home Order to continue flattening the curve
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced the next steps for Mississippi to continue safely reopening the state's economy and getting people back to work while protecting public health. In a new executive order, Governor Reeves has extended his Safer At…
Ocean Springs High Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 at Ocean Springs High School. Kaekoa Siangco is the valedictorian and Aydin Elise Virga is…
East Central High Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 for East Central High School in Hurley. Rylee Sharpton is the valedictorian and Ashlyn Hinton…
Mississippi sees spike in reported COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths
Mississippi reported a spike in reported COVID-19 cases, even as restrictions are easing and more people are getting out and about. There were 402 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 deaths on Thursday, the Department of Health reported today. Three…
State Legislature to reconvene Tuesday; economy is on agenda
Mississippi senators will receive a full briefing on the economic outlook of Mississippi and revenue projections when the 2020 Legislative Session reconvenes next week, according to a press release from Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann. State Economist Dr. Darrin Webb and…
Christian Collegiate Academy Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 for Christian Collegiate Academy in Gulfport. Braden Harrison Martinelli is the valedictorian and…
MHSAA to resume June 1st
It’s been more than two months since high school athletics took a backseat to COVID-19. Seasons cut short, senior nights canceled, memories never made, and champions never crowned, but today the first signs of life from the Mississippi High School…
Scarlet Pearl Casino reopens with safety guidelines in place
It’s a day many have been waiting on: the reopening of some casinos throughout the Coast. While gamblers are out to place their bets, the Scarlet Pearl Casino is taking no chances when it comes to the safety of its…
Most Coast casinos open today with new safety guidelines in place
Many Coast casinos opened their doors back open to the public this morning. At the Golden Nugget in Biloxi, many people lined up out in front of the casino waiting until they were officially opened to the public at 8…
Mississippi Board of Trustees passes resolution declaring intent to reopen campuses in Fall of 2020
The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning passed a resolution at its meeting today stating the Board’s intention that the campuses of all eight public universities make plans to resume traditional operations on their campuses in the…
Coast counties report only seven new cases of COVID-19
Mississippi reported 255 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 deaths on Wednesday, the Department of Health reported today. That brings the state totals to 12,222 cases reported as of Wednesday and 580 deaths. Of those numbers, 1,590 cases reported are…
IHL votes to open college campuses for Fall 2020 semester
The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning passed a resolution at its meeting today stating the Board’s intention that the campuses of all eight public universities make plans to resume traditional operations on their campuses in the…
Moss Point High Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 for Moss Point High School. Ninoshka Munoz De Leon is the valedictorian. Kristen…