Stimulus checks on the way
The check is in the mail or at least on the way. Those government stimulus checks should be rolling off the presses and should be on the way soon to millions of Americans. Taxpayers who have direct deposit attached to…
COVID-19
Governor Tate Reeves Issues a Statewide Shelter-In-Place to Protect Public Health
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed a new executive order establishing a statewide shelter-in-place for Mississippi to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of all who call our state home. The Mississippi Department of Health determined that our…
Mississippi Power warning residents of scammers during COVID-19 pandemic
Mississippi Power is urging customers to be aware of scammers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The power company has recently received an increase in the amount of people trying to scam Mississippi Power customers by warning that their power will be…
Ten total cases of COVID-19 at Ingalls
Two more employees tested positive for the Coronavirus at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, making the total now at ten. The first case of COVID-19 at Ingalls Shipbuilding was announced more than a week ago. Ingalls released a statement saying employees…
Changes made to Jackson County Services
Please be aware that although some offices are open to the public, they are they are doing so for the purpose of providing NECESSARY SERVICES ONLY. Jackson County officials are asking that you contact departments via phone before visiting to determine if and…
Mississippi Department of Health reports over 1,000 cases of COVID-19 statewide; death toll up to 22
The Mississippi Department of Health is reporting 136 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi as of Wednesday, April 1, bringing the statewide total to 1,073. The new cases were identified by testing from the state Public Health Laboratory and private…
Mississippi Department of Corrections stopping in-person probation check-ins because of coronavirus
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Corrections is temporarily stopping in-person check-ins for people on probation, parole, house arrest or other forms of community supervision. It's part of an effort to control the spread of the new coronavirus.…
Mississippi resident starts petition for shelter-in-place orders
As many states around the country are under shelter-in-place orders, many residents in the Magnolia State want to take the same measures. A shelter-in-place petition is circulating with the goal of reaching more than 15,000 signatures to officially issue a…
Stay home orders issued throughout Harrison County
One by one coastal cities throughout Harrison County are issuing orders to help keep communities safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. Words from Coastal city leadership as the outbreak of COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc throughout the world. Biloxi issued a…
Social distancing while connecting with nature
Some people in self-quarantine have a beach-view as they spend more time on their boats or on the water in this time of social distancing. Bowie Hamilton’s good at testing the waters. He teaches tennis, acts, and does graphic design…
The City of D’Iberville Orders Non-Essential Retailers Closed and Issues Stay at Home Order
D'Iberville City Manager Clay Jones, on behalf of the Mayor and City Council, has ordered non-essential retailers closed and issued a Stay at Home order, effective at 12:01 am, April 2, 2020, directing all D’Iberville residents to observe the requirements…
Governor Reeves issues stay-at-home order for Lauderdale County
Governor Tate Reeves is issuing his first stay-at-home order to try to slow the spread of the new Coronavirus. It’s only for one of the 82 counties. Reeves says he’s setting the two week order for Lauderdale County because testing…
Curfew for City of Biloxi begins Thursday night, more businesses ordered to close
Biloxi is enacting a nightly curfew, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily, beginning Thursday night. In addition, a host of other non-essential businesses that rely on close contact are being temporarily closed. Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich signed the emergency…
Ocean Springs mayor wants beach closed
Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson requested that the beaches in Ocean Springs close to Jackson County. The City of Ocean Springs does not have the ability to close the beach, only the county does. At this time, the county is…
Beach-goers could face jail time for large group
Many people are turning to the outdoors during this time to get out of the house and get some fresh air. But if you plan on heading to the beach you will need to make sure you are sticking to…
Eight total cases of COVID-19 at Ingalls
Another employee tested positive for the Coronavirus at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, making the total now at eight. The first case of COVID-19 at Ingalls Shipbuilding was announced more than a week ago. Ingalls released a statement saying employees have…
Gulfport mayor issues 'Safer-at-Home' order, sets curfew, restrictions
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes on Tuesday issued an executive order directing city residents to shelter at home and observe a curfew. Hewes said in his statement that residents should limit activities to essential needs only and…
Mississippi COVID-19 cases near 1,000 mark; 20 deaths reported
There were 90 new COVID-19 cases reported in Mississippi on March 30, and four more deaths, bringing the number of confirmed diagnoses to nearly 1,000, according to state health officials. There are 937 cases in the state as of 6…
UMCC opening free drive-through COVID-19 testing in Picayune for one day only Thursday, April 2
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) — The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) and the Mississippi State Department of Health will open a mobile COVID-19 testing site for one day only in Picayune on Thursday. The testing will be by appointment only…
Coronavirus stimulus checks: Answers to frequently asked questions about economic impact payments
WASHINGTON (WXXV) — The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people. However, some…
Judges slow abortion bans in Texas, Ohio, Alabama amid virus
By DAVID PITT and PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Federal judges in Texas, Alabama and Ohio have temporarily blocked efforts to ban abortions during the coronavirus pandemic. The rulings Monday were handed down as providers…
Florida pastor arrested after holding two large church services, violating coronavirus orders by authorities
(WFLA) — A Tampa Bay area pastor has been arrested following two large services at his church over the weekend. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister says he has made the decision Sunday night to seek an arrest warrant against the pastor…
Biloxi Police Department working to keep the community safe
While families are battling COVID-19, the Biloxi Police Department is working around the clock to keep communities safe. The department is running several different details including a burglary watch to keep property safe while many businesses are closed due to…
Petition for Mississippi to shelter-in-place circulating
As many states around the country are under shelter-in-place orders, many residents in Mississippi want to take the same measures. A shelter-in-place petition is circulating with the goal of reaching 10,000 signatures to officially issue a state-wide shelter in place…