Singing River Health System has tested 418 individuals for COVID-19 from the beginning of this outbreak through the end-of-day, Wednesday. SRHS providers have taken more than 4,000 calls on the Singing River Coronavirus Hotline since they started tracking the calls,…
By JEFF AMY Associated Press Mississippi's education leaders moved to ease the way for seniors to graduate and third graders to move on to fourth grade in the face of closed schools. The state Board of Education voted last week…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi agency that handles unemployment claims is getting 10 times the usual number of phone calls as people seek help amid the coronavirus pandemic. Jackie Turner is executive director…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) – Thursday morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported one new death from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, bringing the state total to six. The case was a Rankin County male between ages 80 and 85 with…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cruise operations from U.S. ports were suspended for 30 days beginning March 13. Some cruise lines have already announced they are extending that suspension, but others are still weighing their options.…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Thursday morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health announced 108 new cases of coronavirus in the Magnolia State. The total for COVID-19 cases Mississippi now stands at 485, with 2776 individuals tested by the MSDH Public…
WASHINGTON (WXXV) — The U.S Senate unanimously passed a $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package late Wednesday night. The 880-page measure is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history. The economic rescue package includes sending checks directly to people across…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The Biloxi Fire Department is posting visual notices on businesses that social-distancing practices must be respected in order for businesses to remain open. The signs amplify the message from Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich in his daily…
WASHINGTON (WXXV) — The U.S Senate passed a $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package late Wednesday night. The vote was unanimous, 96–0. The economic rescue package will steer aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the COVID-19 pandemic.…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — A second employee has tested positive for the novel coronavirus at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula. The first case of COVID-19 at Ingalls Shipbuilding was announced Sunday night. According to a statement from Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian…
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office is working around the clock to ensure the safety of Mississippians everywhere. In light of the spread of COVID-19, the Republican runoff set for the second congressional district scheduled for March 31st is postponed.…
The way we do business here on the Coast has definitely changed to some degree with some places having to close down temporarily or even for good. Anyone who has stopped by Shawn’s Petit Bois Liquor Store knows its owner,…
Tonight the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports two new deaths from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi. The cases were a Wilkinson County male 85-90 years old with underlying conditions who died while hospitalized, and a Tunica County female 75-80…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — WXXV has learned a team member that worked at Chick-fil-A on Highway 49 has been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19. Immediately after learning this team member started to experience symptoms similar to those…
JACKSON, Miss. – Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports the third death from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi. The case was a male 65-70 years old from Webster County with underlying health conditions. He died while hospitalized. Currently,…
Gulfport, MS (March 25, 2020) — In response to COVID-19, BISSELL Pet Foundation will sponsor reduced adoption fees across the country starting Thursday, March 26-in efforts to assist animal shelters that are struggling with fewer volunteers and staff to care…
The Mississippi State Department of Health announced today there are 57 new cases of COVID-19 in the state. The state total now stands at 377 confirmed cases and two deaths. MSDH reports 25 cases in Harrison County, 12 in Jackson…
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – Keesler Air Force Base is currently monitoring three positive cases of COVID-19 for an active duty Airman, a spouse of a sister service member, and a retiree. The individuals are in isolation, and the…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) – Wednesday morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) announced the second death from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi. The deceased person was a male between 60 and 65 years old from Holmes County with underlying health…
JACKSON, Miss. — During a press conference about Mississippi’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tate Reeves said Tuesday that abortions should be classified as elective medical procedures and nonessential medical visits. The Mississippi State Department of Health halted all…
As the fight against the coronavirus continues, some of the largest grocery chains in the country are installing sneeze guards. Those retailers include Kroger, Albertsons and Walmart. The Plexiglas sneeze guards will function as barriers between customers and cashiers. Walmart…
LONDON (AP) — Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The prince's Clarence House office says the 71-year-old is showing mild symptoms of COVID-19 and is self-isolating at a royal estate in…
Waffle House is closing more than 350 diners due to the coronavirus pandemic, the chain announced on social media. Some of those locations are in North Carolina, but most are up north, where Waffle House is not as popular. Even…
In a continued effort to protect the community, Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson adopts the Mississippi health department's guideline. Mayor Shea Dobson and the board of aldermen voted Saturday to direct all residents to stay home, except to get food…