COVID-19

Gulfport Mayor statement on ‘Safer at Home’ orders

Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes has released a statement in regards to Governor Tate Reeves' new ‘safer at home’ orders. "The City of Gulfport plans on following the provisions of Gov. Reeves’s new order, with one exception.  Instead of the 50…

Tupelo Elvis Festival goes virtual amid virus

TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — The switch to virtual events during the coronavirus pandemic includes a festival honoring the king of rock ‘n’ roll. Organizers for the Tupelo Elvis Festival in Mississippi announced Wednesday the music event slated to be held…

Planning safe graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020

With the COVID-19 outbreak putting an abrupt end to the school year, members of the 2020 class are learning how they will close the chapter of high school. “High school graduation, in my opinion and the opinion of other folks,…

Governor Reeves gives update on COVID-19

This afternoon, Governor Tate Reeves addressed Mississippi, giving an update on the current situation of COVID-19. He began the press briefing by highlighting local businesses from across the state helping in the fight against COVID-19. He was joined by members…

Unemployment claims continue to rise

The Labor Department reports today that more than four million people applied for unemployment benefits last week, bringing the total number seeking benefits to over 26 million since the spread of Coronavirus forced states to shut down. Over the last…

Biloxi High announces 2020 graduation plans

Biloxi High officials on Thursday announced graduation plans for the Class of 2020. In a letter released to the media, school officials said, "Our goal in developing this plan was to try and keep graduation as traditional as possible during…

Governor endorses The Community Foundation's Disaster Relief Fund

The Community Foundation for Mississippi, working with Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service, established the Mississippi Community Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund as an initiative to create a state-wide pooled fund to respond to disasters in Mississippi, including COVID-19.   To…

Coronavirus response continues in the City of Biloxi

The City of Biloxi continues to monitor COVID-19 on the Coast and make preliminary plans to help businesses reopen. Mayor FoFo Gilich tells News 25 they want to see a 14 day downturn in cases before kick-starting a gradual reopening…

Memorial COVID-19 Screening and Testing Site RESCHEDULED

Due to inclement weather expected on Thursday, April 23, the temporary Memorial Physician Clinic Drive-Up COVID-19 Screening and Testing site at the Lyman Community Center on Highway 49 in Gulfport, has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m.  – 3 p.m.…