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Biloxi, MS
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The three-month old child who police say was kidnapped by his father in Louisiana has died after a police shootout with the suspect on Monday.
Mississippi may be easing its COVID restrictions but, at least for now, nothing is changing at casinos in the Magnolia State.
Private providers and pharmacies are also offering the vaccine. Call for availability.
Additional COVID-19 vaccinations have been allocated to Mississippi, said state health officials on Friday.
As Mississippi healthcare workers begin receiving COVID-19 vaccinations this week, everyone is asking when the state’s schedule will open up to other high-risk groups.
Gov. Tate Reeves made stops in all three coastal counties Thursday to survey damage, and thank first responders, power crews, and all those working to help the area cleanup from the hurricane.
A letter appearing to be from Gov. Tate Reeves is circulating on social media regarding the statewide mask mandate; however, the letter is fake.
State Senator Joel Carter took to social media Sunday morning to talk about his recent COVID-19 diagnosis, saying, “This stuff is no joke.”
Any Mississippian diagnosed with COVID-19 must immediately isolate at home, according to an order just issued by State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs.
On June 19, the number of people of patients with confirmed infections reported by Mississippi Hospitals reached its peak, with 516 patients who have confirmed infections.
Governor Tate Reeves and MEMA Executive Director Greg Michel were in Gulfport Friday talking about the 2020 hurricane season, and the expected impact of Tropical Depression Cristobal.
An inmate at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution died Saturday morning at an area hospital.
It’s now easier than ever to get tested for the flu and COVID-19. Testing sites are now open across South Mississippi, and others are available across the state.
The Carnival Valor arrived Sunday in Gulfport, where it is expected to stay for the next few weeks. Two other ships are expected to arrive this week, say port officials.
To make this patriotic time a bit less stressful, we’ve decided to tackle some general questions regarding Mississippi’s 2020 primary election.
Police said the investigation revealed no state statutes or city ordinances were violated and there was no intent of hatred.
Some of Biloxi’s own firefighters took part in helping flood victims in Jackson.
Ballot Initiative 65 is now on the ballot, but it may not be the only initiative up for consideration.
When the 2020 Legislative Session opens this week in Jackson, one of the very first topics lawmakers will tackle is the Mississippi’s prison crisis.
A spokeswoman for Vice President Mike Pence says he will campaign in Mississippi for the Republican nominee for governor.
An armed suspect was killed Thursday evening in Moss Point during an officer-involved shooting, say authorities.
The bodies of three 14-year-old boys were pulled from the Biloxi River Thursday evening.
Thirty-six vehicles and one 18-wheeler were sidelined on Interstate 10 Tuesday afternoon after running over roofing screws. The semi-truck alone lost five tires.
The entire shoreline of the Mississippi Gulf Coast is now under the same water warning tied to the blue-green algae bloom. Pascagoula’s two beach testing sites joined the list Sunday morning.
Mississippi has joined a multi-state lawsuit to stop the proposed merger between T-Mobile and Sprint, saying it would drive up the prices for cell phone services.
There's a manhunt of sorts happening in the Bayou View area of Gulfport, but police aren't looking for a man. They're trying to find a runaway kangaroo.
Police have captured and arrested 19-year-old Darian Tawan Atkinson.
In a letter sent to patients, Gulfport Anesthesia Services wrote, “On March 12, 2019 we became aware of an incident where an unauthorized third party gained access to a secured camera protected storage facility which contained paper medical records."
Tuition at in-state colleges in Mississippi will go up on average of four percent beginning in the fall.