(WXXV) — Governor Tate Reeves announced Tuesday afternoon that schools in Mississippi will remain closed for the remainder of the school year to slow the spread of COVID-19. To ensure that Mississippi students' education continues through the remainder of the…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 145 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 3,087. MSDH is also confirming 13 new deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. The death toll in…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A temporary Memorial Physician Clinic Drive-Up COVID-19 Screening and Testing site will be available this week. The screening and testing site will be open Thursday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Biloxi Civic…
It's time again for our WXXV pet of the day, where we like to spotlight our pets in need of a loving family, especially during this pandemic. Today's pet is from the Jackson county animal shelter. Holly is a Shepard…
(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…
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…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 257 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 2,260. MSDH is also confirming 9 new deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. The death toll in…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Authorities in Louisiana said 80 respirator masks have been returned to a makeshift hospital for recovering coronavirus patients in New Orleans after being stolen by a high-ranking official. The convention center’s Director of Public Safety was…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 100 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,738. MSDH is also confirming 8 new deaths as a result of the novel coronavirus. The death toll in…
Two deaths were reported in Harrison County on Friday and a second from COVID-19 was reported in Hancock County, half of the six in the state as the death count grew to 35. Deaths also were reported Friday in Adams…
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the nation, one Harrison County senior center is lending a helping hand by sewing masks and gowns for some Harrison County medical centers. Woolmarket Prime of Life Center Director Janet Meaut and…
(WXXV) — The state Department of Health has reported 181 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, bringing the total to 1,358. There are now 29 deaths in the state due to the coronavirus. The new cases were identified by testing…
The state Department of Health has reported 104 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, bringing the total to 1,177. There are now 26 deaths in the state due to the coronavirus, four more than on March 31, including one in…
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…
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…
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…
The Mississippi Department of Health is reporting 89 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi as of Monday, March 30. The new cases were identified by testing from the state Public Health Laboratory and private testing providers. Two new deaths have…
Don't forget about our shelter pets that are in need of loving forever homes especially during a time like this. Today's pet of the day is from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Niobi is a male medium size Terrier mix…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported Sunday morning that the state has 95 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 758 confirmed cases. In addition, another person has died, bringing the state total to 14. Numbers are current…
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…