The shelter in place orders are replaced with the new ‘safer at home’ orders issued by Governor Tate Reeves this afternoon. “The ‘safer at home’ order is not a return to normal. I wish it was. I know one day…
Long time Coast doctor Albert Diaz was released from federal prison on Thursday after serving over 60 percent of his sentence in a compound pharmacy scheme. Diaz had been in prison since March 2nd, 2018 when a federal jury convicted…
Starbucks is extending its offer of free coffee to first responders and front line health care workers. The offer is now good across the U.S. and Canada through May 31st. Since announcing the offer on March 25th, Starbucks says its…
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…
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – The 403rd Wing is planning to flyover Gulfport, Biloxi and Ocean Springs the evening of April 28 in honor of health-care workers, first responders, and essential personnel battling the spread of COVID-19. The flyover…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed a new executive order establishing a statewide Safer at Home order for Mississippi to continue protecting public health while beginning the process to safely reopen the state's economy. In his new executive order, Governor…
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…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The original cast members of “Parks and Recreation” are getting back to work for a coronavirus-related fundraising special. Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman and Adam Scott are among the sitcom’s stars to be…
Two more deaths were reported in Pearl River County on Thursday, part of eight statewide that brings the total to 209. There were 281 more cases reported on Thursday; the state now stands at 5,434 statewide. In South Mississippi, there…
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,…
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…
JACKSON — Yesterday, Governor Tate Reeves signed a new executive order implementing school closures for the rest of the academic year to slow the spread of COVID-19. Governor Reeves announced his decision to close schools at a press briefing last week. "One month ago,…
Graduation Mass for St. Patrick Catholic High School Class of 2020 will be held on Friday, May 15, at 5:00 p.m. at Nativity Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi. Guests will be limited based on guidelines from the…
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…
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 259 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and eight new deaths. The state total now stands at 5,153 and 201 deaths. Here is an updated list of cases by county in…
After considering the wishes of current high school seniors, their families, and input from school leadership, the following is the revised graduation plan for the Class of 2020. Each of the three JCSD high schools will hold a traditional graduation…
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…
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…
Today, Mississippi General Attorney Lynn Fitch announced that she is preparing to file a lawsuit against China as a response to the COVID-19 outbreak, citing malicious and dangerous acts that caused death, health injuries, and serious economic loss. The case…
Merchant and Marine Bank and Family Frozen Food partnered with the cities of Jackson County to lend a helping hand during the pandemic. The local businesses purchased 55 gallon drums of hand sanitizer and gave one to each municipality. The…
Our hospitals across the Coast continue to work tirelessly to treat those with COVID-19 and those with other illnesses. Today in Gulfport, three teams of people joined forces to make sure their heroic work is recognized. We’ve seen stories of…
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…
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 178 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and ten new deaths. The state total now stands at 4,894 and 193 deaths. Here is an updated list of cases by county in…
One local company is getting creative and giving back to our health care heroes. Sadie Jane’s has been operating their business in Gulfport for over a decade. Just like most other small businesses, they took a big hit when the…