It’s a time that’s supposed to be their golden years, but the COVID-19 threat is targeting our treasured senior population, even trying to tarnish what should be the best years of their life. Some local health and senior care providers…
The Coronavirus has affected almost everything in our country, including the housing market. Spring is typically considered the best time of the year to buy or sell a home, but this year is different as the number of COVID-19 cases…
As those at the Seabee Base are mourning the loss of one of their own, they are also taking precautions when it comes to preventing the spread of COVID-19. The Department of Defense has put numerous safety measures in place…
The Biloxi Fire Department, which had as many as two dozen firefighters out because of the Coronavirus, is expected to be back to full staff this week, except for one firefighter who has recently tested positive for the virus. Biloxi…
The Moss Point School District is temporarily suspending its food services for students. The district says the continued increase in Coronavirus cases in Moss Point, along with the lack of personal protective equipment for employees, contributed to the decision. This…
The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport has released the identity of the employee that died due to COVID-19 complications. Mrs. Carol Jackson was a childcare worker at the Child Development Center at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County. Jackson…
The first wave of stimulus relief checks were deposited into some Americans’ bank accounts over the weekend, according to the IRS. The one-time payments were approved by Congress as part of an emergency relief package intended to combat the economic…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 161 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 2,942. MSDH is also confirming 2 new deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. The death toll in…
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, Carnival Cruise Line has announced new cancellations of planned sailings. The cruise line said Monday morning they are having to cancel the following sailings: All ships sailings through and including June 26, 2020 All…
NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION CENTER, Gulfport, MISS. – Mississippi Public Health Authorities have made the Naval Construction Battalion Center aware that one of our Navy civilian employee has passed away due to COVID-19 complications. The employee self-identified as a high-risk…
The rampage of COVID-19 continues throughout the country, leaving no stone unturned including in our jail and prison systems. With the initial news of the Coronavirus outbreak the entire world stopped including the court systems. “All the court cases were…
Today Mississippians eligible under the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program will begin seeing the $600 stimulus funding deposited on either their debit cards or into their bank accounts, announced today by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, April 10, 2020. This…
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 209 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and six deaths. The state total now stands at 2,496 including 82 deaths. Hancock County has 37 cases and five deaths, Harrison County has…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed two new executive orders to protect healthcare professionals from transmission and liability as they aid in Mississippi's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. "We are so blessed to have our nation's best and brightest in…
A statewide burn ban is now in effect in Mississippi. Governor Tate Reeves signed the proclamation that states under the ban outdoor burning of any kind is prohibited. Officials say this ban was put in place to help reduce the…
Coming next week: Automatic payments begin Eligible taxpayers who filed tax returns for either 2019 or 2018 and chose direct deposit of their refund will automatically receive an Economic Impact Payment of up to $1,200 for individuals or $2,400 for…
The Commission on Marine Resources decided Friday to suspend the April 30, 2020, expiration date of commercial licenses and extend the expiration date to May 31, 2020, for commercial licenses. Applicants are still able to obtain commercial licenses by mailing…
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 209 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 2,469 MSDH also reported 6 new deaths on April 9 as a result of coronavirus, bringing the death toll 82. In…
With the U.S. experiencing an extremely high number of initial unemployment claims, WalletHub today released updated rankings for the States with the Biggest Increases in Unemployment Due to Coronavirus. To identify which states have experienced the largest unemployment increases, WalletHub…
At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission, Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, with no exemptions, effective immediately. The burn ban will remain in effect until further notice. “The COVID-19 pandemic…
The City of Gulfport is now offering online permitting applications through the Urban Development Department to allow for social distancing due to COVID-19. Submissions must meet the following requirements: Fully complete the necessary application Common applications, their fees, and instructions…
Governor Tate Reeves addressed Mississippians in a town hall meeting tonight. Just this morning, the Mississippi Department of Health confirmed 257 new cases of COVID-19 and nine new deaths. Governor Reeves and a panel made up of Mississippi’s State Epidemiologist…
Sports and civic venues around the country and world turned blue Thursday, a part of the global #lightitblue movement, to support the men and women on the front lines of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. PHOTOS: METLIFE STADIUM (COURTESY:…
Many people think that warm weather will kill the Coronavirus, but the World Health Organization says otherwise. Exposing yourself to the sun or to warm weather does not prevent the Coronavirus disease. WHO says you can catch COVID-19 no matter…