Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed two executive orders responding to the COVID-19 outbreak. Reeves says these orders will activate the Mississippi National Guard to support mobile testing units. It will tell agencies to determine which state workers are essential and…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Cruise lines around the world are suspending operations due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. With no passengers on board, idle cruise ships are overwhelming several ports that normally host them. Yesterday, the Carnival Valor…
WXXV has spoken with the Mississippi Gaming Commission and all casinos in Mississippi will cease gaming operations at midnight tonight. Most casinos are not taking hotel reservations. It is up to the casino to determine about hotel stays. The Gaming…
LAS VEGAS (WXXV) — MGM Resorts International announced its decision to temporarily suspend operations at its two Mississippi properties, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino and Gold Strike Casino Resort, until further notice, effective as of Tuesday, March 17th. Casino operations will close at midnight, followed by…
All shows scheduled in March at IP CASINO RESORT SPA's Studio A have been postponed. New scheduled dates will be released once they have been confirmed. Refunds will be made available to guests that aren’t able to attend the rescheduled…
CLINTON — To protect the health and safety of our students and communities, the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) is suspending all sanctioned contests and activities due to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Mississippi. This policy was put in…
MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) announced two new cases of coronavirus within the Magnolia State late Monday morning. Two new COVID-19 cases, one in Pearl River County and one in Monroe County, have been identified…
JACKSON, Miss. (PRESS RELEASE) – The Mississippi Public Service Commission informed the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency on Sunday that an emergency order has been issued prohibiting all water, electric, sewer and natural gas shutoffs for sixty days in response to…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — With several local school closures over coronavirus concerns, some families may find themselves facing unforeseen hardship. That's why Representative Sonya Williams Barnes, in partnership with Feed My Sheep, is offering free meals to school-aged children, for…
Now here’s where things get complicated, regardless of whether or not we’ve seen the last of collegiate athletics this spring, the NCAA is granting relief for all players, participating in spring sports and will discuss issues for winter spring athletes,…
As the Coronavirus continues to bring the sports world to a screeching halt, new information about COVID-19 is leading to even more suspensions and cancellations right here in our backyard. Today, the Southeastern Conference modified its original mandate to suspend…
In light of the Coronavirus spreading throughout the United States, here on the Coast, the Scarlet Pearl Casino is taking precaution. With the Mississippi State Department of Health confirming more cases of the Coronavirus in Mississippi, the Scarlet Pearl isn’t…
Another popular spring break event on the Gulf Coast has also announced its cancellation. Mississippi Gulf Coast Spring Break has decided to cancel their annual event set for April 2nd through the 5th. Everyone that purchased tickets for the event…
The Pine Hill Festival in Stone County has been canceled. The event was set for next weekend. Organizers hope they will be able to announce a rescheduled event this fall. The state has recommended that gatherings of more than 250…
Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reports there are now six positive cases of Coronavirus in the state. The Mississippi State Department of Health says three more people have tested positive for Coronavirus, increasing the total to six. At…
The City of D’Iberville has either postponed or canceled upcoming City events and functions due to the COVID-19 Pandemic: March 27th – Movie Night on Town Green is postponed. No new date is scheduled at this time. All D’Iberville Municipal…
Walt Disney World is shutting its gates amid the Coronavirus outbreak. The greatest place on earth will be temporarily closed. Disney announced the closing of Disney world, Orlando Florida starting Monday, March 16th in an effort to stop the further…
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is announcing that he is declaring the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency. He spoke to the American people from the Rose Garden as Washington struggles with providing Americans with relief and officials race to…
The Chris Stapleton date at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum originally scheduled for March 20 has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon. Please hold on to your tickets as they will be honored at the new date.
Tournament officials and The PGA Tour announced the cancelation of the 2020 Rapiscan Systems Classic. It was scheduled to take place March 23rd through March 29th at Fallen Oak in Biloxi. The Rapiscan Systems Classic has been played every year…
NASCAR made an official announcement on Friday morning that it will postpone its races for this weekend in Atlanta and the following weekend at Homestead-Miami. NASCAR becomes the last major North American league to react to the concerns over the…
The LIT AF Tour, hosted by Martin Lawrence on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 7:30 PM at Biloxi’s Mississippi Coast Coliseum has been postponed. The show’s postponement is consistent with the joint global entertainment task force (AEG/Live Nation/Major Talent Agencies),…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — More South Mississippi event cancellations and postponements have been announced due to the spread of COVID-19. Mayor of Biloxi, Andrew "FoFo" Gilich, after consulting with organizers of two weekend events, announced Friday afternoon that the Hibernia…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports the second and third presumptive positive cases of coronavirus or COVID-19 in Mississippi. Final verification will come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). One case…
