Biloxi Walmart briefly evacuated following bomb threat
The Walmart located on C.T. Switzer Drive in Biloxi was evacuated for a time earlier this afternoon following reports of a bomb threat. According to Biloxi police, the Walmart…
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Pass Christian Walmart temporarily closed for cleaning
The Pass Christian Walmart, located at 1617 E. Beach Blvd., temporarily closed today at 2 p.m. as part of a company-initiated program to allow third party cleaning crews time to thoroughly clean and sanitize the building. The location will remain closed through tomorrow,…
Flu Shots Now Available in all Walmart Pharmacies in Mississippi
JACKSON, MS – (Aug. 18, 2021) – Walmart is helping Mississippi residents stay healthy this flu season by making it easier than ever to get low-cost vaccinations in all Walmart pharmacies through walk-up and community flu shot clinics. The Centers for…
Walmart closes two more Coast stores for deep cleaning
Walmart announced Tuesday that stores in Lucedale and Pascagoula would be closed as of 2 p.m. for deep cleaning and restocking. The move is part of the a company plan to allow third-party specialists to deep clean in the stores…
Pascagoula Walmart temporarily closing Tuesday for cleaning
The Pascagoula Walmart will be closing tomorrow August 17th at 2 p.m. for additional cleaning and sanitizing, as well as to give time to associates to re-stock shelves. The store will reopen on August 19th at 6 a.m.
Walmart ‘Serve your Best’ Food Truck Tour begins
Walmart is hitting the road with its ‘Serve your Best’ Food Truck Tour coming to the Coast. The retail store will be partnering with Rachel Billow’s La Cocinita…
Walmart Neighborhood Market on Orange Grove Road closed temporarily
The Walmart Neighborhood Market on Orange Grove Road in Gulfport temporarily closed today at 2 p.m. The store will reopen at 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 12th. The pharmacy drive-thru will remain open as well as fuel dispensers which have…
Walmart closes D'Iberville store for 'deep cleaning'
Walmart is closing its D'Iberville store at 2 p.m. today in order to allow for a deep cleaning of the building. Corporate affairs spokesman Brian Little said in an email that the store at 3615 Sangani Boulevard is undergoing the…
Walmart implementing mask mandate for employees in COVID hot spots
Walmart will require all employees, vaccinated or not, to wear masks in areas of the country with high rates of COVID-19 infections. The move to mandate…
Walmart offering free health screenings July 24th
Health screenings are free at Walmart Saturday, July 24th until 2 p.m. More than 4,700 Walmart pharmacies will offer free glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, and vision…
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers raises award to $10,000 for Walmart arson case
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers has increased the reward to up to $10,000 for the arrest of the suspects responsible for setting fires in multiple…
Walmart arson suspects still at large
Authorities are still searching for the alleged arson suspects who caused fires in two Mississippi Walmarts. Mississippi Crime Stoppers is offering a $7,500 reward for the incidents that occurred May…
Weather causing delivery delays for Walmart Neighbor Markets
Walmart shelves along the Coast are not as stocked as usual due to the weather. If you take a trip to your local neighborhood Walmart you’ll notice low stock or no stock of different types of product.…
Here are the Walmart stores administering COVID-19 vaccines on the Mississippi Coast
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) — Three Walmart stores on the Mississippi Coast have been designated as vaccination sites for COVID-19. Vaccines will be administered by appointments and residents must register online at https://www.walmart.com/cp/1228302 or by calling the location itself. Harrison County:…
Gulfport Neighborhood Walmart to temporarily close until January 10th
The Gulfport Walmart Neighborhood Market location at 11333 Highway 49 closed today at 2 p.m. as part of a company-initiated program to allow third party cleaning crews time to thoroughly clean and sanitize the building. The location will remain closed…
Crime-fighting kiosks now available in Super Walmart in Pascagoula and Gulfport
As technology advances so do the different ways crooks can carry out their crimes. Crime Stoppers, area businesses, and investigators have teamed up to forge yet another new way to fight and solve crimes. It’s the holiday…
Walmart looks to airports as inspiration of new store layout
Walmart says it was working on a new store layout a year ago, but the pandemic accelerated those efforts as customers are increasingly focused on contactless shopping amid safety concerns.
Walmart rolls out membership service
Walmart is rolling out its subscription plan, Walmart Plus, a move to compete with the likes of Amazon and its "Prime" subscription. You can either pay $98 per year or 12.95 per month. Walmart looks to continue its blossoming online…
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers purchase two more kiosks
The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers purchased two additional community and crime fighting kiosks with an anonymous donation. After the ribbon cutting for the first ever kiosk in the state at the Biloxi Walmart, an anonymous contributor made it possible for…
The Salvation Army Joins Forces With Walmart to “Stuff the Bus” for Kids in Need
Mississippi Gulf Coast (August 6, 2020) – Walmart and The Salvation Army are teaming up to provide new school supplies to local children in need during the “Stuff the Bus” campaign event at participating Walmart’s on August 7-8, 2020. For kids preparing…
Walmart won't be open on Thanksgiving
The world's largest retailer is already looking ahead to the holidays. Walmart says its stores nationwide will be closed on Thanksgiving Day this year for the first time in more than 30 years. The company has kept its stores open…
Ocean Springs PD says Walmart rumors on fining people away are false
Rumors are circulating on social media that the Walmart in Ocean Springs is turning people away and that police are issuing a $500 fine if customers are not wearing a mask. This is not true. The Ocean Springs Police Department…
Walmart+ nears launching date
Walmart is planning its own membership program. The retailer is reportedly close to launching a service similar to Amazon Prime. Walmart Plus is set to be unveiled in July. Recode reports that a yearly subscription is $98 and includes same-day…
Walmart turning parking lots into drive-in theaters
Walmart is transforming 160 of its store parking lots into drive-in theaters, starting in August. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, drive-in theaters have been making a comeback as a safer alternative to the traditional movie theaters that remain closed in much…