social distancing

Ice skating opens Thursday at Mississippi Coast Coliseum

Public ice skating will open Thursday night, Nov. 19, at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, arena management announced in a press release. The first session is 5:30 p.m. Participation will be limited, so guests are asked to arrive 30 minutes before…

Clinical trial for COVID-19 vaccine opening in Gulfport

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is sponsoring a clinical trial for COVID-19 patients in Gulfport. The ACTIV-2 Outpatient Monoclonal Antibodies and Other Therapies Trial is open for enrollment. Its primary goal is to determine whether investigational agents…

Reeves extends executive order for COVID-19 to Dec. 11

Governor Tate Reeves announced Wednesday that he has extended his “Safe Recovery” executive order through December 11. It had been set to expire today. The governor also reset his county-specific orders, using the applicable data. The counties that now qualify…

State Fair will run in October with social distancing protocols

The 161st Mississippi State Fair will run in October, but it will look a little different because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson said the fair will run Oct. 7-18. The agricultural event featuring Mississippi’s…

CTA receives Coronavirus Aid Relief grant

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration today announced a $7.9 million grant award to the Coast Transit Authority in Gulfport Mississippi, as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed by President Donald J.…

Memorial Hospital offering drive-up COVID testing sites

Memorial is offering the following temporary drive-up COVID-19 screening and testing sites: Wednesday, August 5, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Biloxi Civic Center, 578 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Thursday, August 13, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., D’Iberville Civic Center, 10452 Lamey…

Keesler elevates health protection conditions on base

Keesler Air Force Base has taken its Health Protection Condition to Charlie in response to COVID-19. HPCON Charlie measures are mandatory for all Keesler service members, DoD civilian and contractor employees and family members. These measures are required to ensure…

COVID-19 testing at long-term care facilities complete

The state is reporting that all residents and staff of the 211 nursing homes in the state have been tested for COVID-19 as of June 11. Nursing homes are considered high risk locations because their residents are older or in…

Sam's Club adds curbside pickup to store services

Sam’s Club announced on Thursday the nationwide launch of curbside pickup. The service, which provides a contact-free, order online and delivery to car shopping experience, will be free for Plus-level members and is expected to be available in all clubs,…

Lottery Corporation reopens claims center in Flowood on Monday

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced the reopening of its Claims Center in Flowood starting Monday, June 8. The Claims Center is located at 1080 River Oaks Drive, Building B-100, Flowood, MS, 39232. Due to ongoing health concerns surrounding the COVID19…