St. Martin Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 for St. Martin High School. Victoria Lee (left) is the valedictorian and Dana Pham (right)…
COVID-19
Maintained parks in Jackson County to reopen today
The parks in Jackson County reopened this morning. The parks will be open from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. each day. Those who plan to use the parks are asked to follow some new guidelines. No more than 20 people…
Mississippi state total for COVID-19 stands at 9,674 cases and 435 deaths
(WXXV) — Tuesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 234 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 22 new deaths. Seven of those deaths were from prior weeks identified through death certificate investigation. The state total stands at…
Jackson County parks reopening Tuesday, May 12
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors voted to reopen County maintained parks from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. beginning Tuesday, May 12. Those who plan to use the parks are asked to adhere to the following guidelines: No more than…
Twitter to label tweets about COVID-19 it deems misleading
Twitter says it will start labeling information about COVID-19 it deems misleading. The social networking service says it will use labels or warnings for coronavirus-related tweets it classifies in three categories: Misleading information Disputed claims Unverified claims The labels will…
Hair salons reopen for business in Mississippi
It’s the moment many have been waiting for: the chance to indulge in a new hairstyle or haircut. “Your clients become your friend. So, we definitely miss all of her friends and are ready for them to be back.” Sentiments…
Looking at the big picture for small businesses
Many businesses in our area are thankful to be up and running at least to some capacity again, but what does the big picture look like for our locally owned, small businesses? It’s often said art imitates life, but one…
Mississippi dental offices open for non-essential visits
Your next trip to the dentist will look slightly different now as dental offices in Mississippi continue to open in phases. Today begins phase three, allowing offices to resume non-essential visits for patients not at high-risk for COVID-19. While procedures…
Gyms in Mississippi can reopen today with new restrictions in place
Gyms in Mississippi were allowed to open back up today at 8 a.m. In order to stay open, gyms will have to follow strict sanitation guidelines. They will also have to be closed each day by 10 p.m. and no…
Governor Reeves extends unemployment benefits to help Mississippi workers impacted by COVID-19
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced efforts to extend the unemployment benefits provided to help Mississippi workers and their families hard-hit by COVID-19. Working to support Mississippi's dedicated workforce, Governor Reeves signed a new executive order updating instructions to…
Local salons prepare for reopening
Salons began the process of disinfecting their common areas as they prepared to welcome back guests. Crews from the Company Purteq spent part of the morning on Saturday spraying Lavish Salon with disinfectants in a multi-step process. As the crews…
Moss Point COVID-19 Community Outreach Project offers free COVID testing
Moss Point, MS – In response to emerging data that suggests racial and ethnic minority populations are bearing a disproportionate burden of illness and death from COVID-19, the Moss Point COVID-19 Community Outreach Project (MPCCOP) has partnered with Coastal Family…
Coronavirus Update: 173 new COVID-19 statewide; no new deaths in South Mississippi;
On Monday, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 173 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 5 new deaths. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases since March 11 now stands at 9,674, with 435 deaths. The number of Mississippians currently…
Gyms, salons, barbershops allowed to reopen in Mississippi with restrictions
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves says barbershops, salons and gyms can start reopening Monday but must take steps to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. Reeves made the announcement Friday. Reeves also extended his “safer at home” order by two…
Residents, local leaders attend "Mississippi Freedom Rally" in Biloxi over the weekend
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Flags and signs served as outlets for people's frustration on Saturday as they gathered to voice their concerns about individual rights in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 100 people gathered at the Lighthouse…
Roy Horn of 'Siegfried and Roy' dies from coronavirus complications
Roy Horn, famous for his Las Vegas duo 'Siegfried and Roy,’ has died from coronavirus complications. Horn passed away Friday according to his publicist. Horn performed magic with Siegfried Fischbacher for more than four decades. Their Vegas revue ended in…
Setting the stage for Mississippi Freedom Rally Saturday, May 9th
They’re rallying the troops, calling on all citizens from all walks of life in South Mississippi to unite tomorrow to celebrate freedom and rights, rights event organizers say have been pushed aside in the wake of COVID-19. A picture perfect…
‘Safer at Home’ order now in effect until May 25th
Governor Tate Reeves announced at his daily briefing today that his ‘safer at home’ order has been extended by two weeks and now allows for the reopening of barbershops, salons, and gyms this coming Monday starting at 8 a.m. Under…
COVID-19 cases: 404 new cases, 13 new deaths statewide
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 404 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 13 new deaths, three of those deaths are from prior weeks. The state total now stands at 9,090 cases and 409 deaths. Here’s a look…
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes allowing for opening of salons, barbershops, and gyms
In keeping with Gov. Reeves’ Executive Order No. 1480, Mayor Hewes is releasing a new executive order adding provisions allowing for the reopening of salons, barbershops and gyms. “Salons and gyms need the opportunity to show they can be safe,…
Biloxi Mayor Gilich okays Monday opening of barbershops, gyms
Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich this afternoon signed an order allowing salons, barbershops and gyms to open on Monday at 8 a.m., in accordance with an Executive Order issued by the governor today. However, Gov. Tate Reeves's order places a host…
20.5 million jobs lost in April
Americans lost a record 20.5 million jobs last month. That makes April the largest single month of job losses since the Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking the data in 1939. The unemployment rate soared to 14.7 percent in April.…
Restaurants opening dining rooms as restrictions are lifted
On Thursday, restrictions prohibiting indoor dining in restaurants were lifted. Restaurants opened their doors to the public for the first time in weeks here in South Mississippi just in time for what some say is one of the busiest days…
More than 400 new COVID-19 cases reported in spike; 13 deaths in state
Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 404 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 13 new deaths. Three of those deaths were from prior weeks identified through death certificate investigation The state total stands at 9,090 and…