pandemic

Margaritaville Resort re-opens all venues Thursday

Margaritaville Resort announced that it is reopening all venues on the Biloxi property on Thursday. The resort said in a press release that additional safety measures have been put in place in preparation for the re-opening. "Our goal is to…

First child inflammatory syndrome case reported in Mississippi

The state reported its first case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children on Tuesday, the Department of Health reported. The child lives in Central Mississippi and tested positive for COVID-19. The child has been discharged from the hospital, the MSDH…

Hollywood, Boomtown casinos announce May 21 re-opening

Hollywood Gulf Coast and Boomtown casinos will re-open their doors on Thursday, the company announced. Boomtown will open at 10 a.m., followed by Hollywood at noon. "While the amenities our customers have come to know and love may be somewhat…

Beau Rivage announces June 1 opening date

MGM Resorts International announced Tuesday that Beau Rivage Resort & Casino will open June 1 in Biloxi. MGM also owns Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, which will open May 25. Both properties will open with a limited capacity and…

Keesler adds additional shopping day for retirees

Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi has designated specific days for the military retiree & veteran population to shop at the Base Exchange and Grocery Store on base. Beginning Saturday, May 23, the BX and Commissary will be open to…

Mississippi reports 136 new cases of COVID-19 in state

Only three new cases of COVID-19 were reported on the Coast on Sunday and no deaths, according to the state Department of Health. Mississippi on Monday released its new COVID-19 numbers, with 136 reported on Sunday, along with seven deaths…

Our Lady Academy Class of 2020

  Here is the Class of 2020 of Our Lady Academy. Paige Palazzo is the valedictorian and Elizabeth Elkins is the salutatorian. Their graduation…

Stone High Class of 2020

  Here is the Class of 2020 for Stone High School. The valedictorian is Sylver Garcia. The salutatorian is Leanna Breland. The…

Bay High Class of 2020

  Here is the Class of 2020 for Bay High School. Emma Gonzales is the valedictorian and her twin sister, Madelyn Gonzales,…

Resurrection Class of 2020

  Here is the Class of 2020 at Resurrection Catholic High School. Jameson Cook is the Valedictorian. Wyatt Slonneger is the Salutatorian. Graduation originally…

Gautier High Class of 2020

Here is the Class of 2020 for Gautier High School. Kathryn McArthur is the valedictorian. May 22 was the original date of graduation. Harley-Gene Elizabeth Adams Gabriel E Ager Isaac…

Pascagoula High Class of 2020

  Here is the Class of 2020 for Pascagoula High School. Alondra Reyes is the Valedictorian. Jadelynn Rudolf is the Salutatorian. The original graduation date was May 21. Afrah Abdulrahman Cesar Abrego Jesus Acevedo Jaheim Addison Luis Adrover Logan Alford…

St. Martin Class of 2020

  Here is the Class of 2020 for St. Martin High School. Victoria Lee (left) is the valedictorian and Dana Pham (right)…

National Day of Prayer being observed despite COVID-19

Today is designated as the National Day of Prayer and at least one group has found a way to observe the day without violating the social distancing regulations in place because of COVID-19. The first Thursday in May has been…

Gulfport mayor ends mandatory curfew in city

Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes on Friday ended the mandatory curfew that has been in effect since March 31. The curfew ran from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. It expires as of 5 p.m. today. Hewes ordered the curfew originally in…