Pre-tagging on Christmas trees begins at Holly Berry Hills in Saucier
The holiday season begins with a rush to local Christmas tree farms as the firs are in high demand due to shortages. This week, the…
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COVID cases still rising in the state, Department of Health reports
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 4,807 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 21 deaths. Foureen deaths occurred between August 7 and August 18, and seven deaths occurred between November 26, 2020 and August 12, identified…
Nearly 1,000 Mississippi beds empty because of lack of staff
By LEAH WILLINGHAM JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi health officials say almost 1,000 hospital beds that could be used to treat patients during the latest surge of coronavirus in the state are unstaffed because of a shortage of healthcare workers.…
Lifeguard shortage around the country
Making a splash against the national lifeguard shortage, the YMCA in Ocean Springs is getting creative with ways to keep their pools open to the public and safe with lifeguard staff. News 25’s Sabria Reid has more.
