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Rising virus cases, hospitalizations prompt Hattiesburg mayor to add new restriction to in-house service hours

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 5,041 Reads
On Tue, 11/24/2020 - 05:44 AM

Due to rising COVID-19 cases and related hospitalizations, Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker has issued a new executive order mandating that all restaurants, bars and indoor entertainment venues must cease in-house service at 10 p.m. each night.

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Fellowship-trained surgeon joins team at Southern Bone and Joint

By From Staff Reports , READ MORE > 2,161 Reads
On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 02:44 PM

Jacob Folse, M.D., fellowship-trained joint replacement orthopedic surgeon, has joined Southern Bone and Joint Specialists, P.A. in Hattiesburg.
Folse received his bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Louisiana State University and his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center.

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Forrest General Hospital honors Nyugen with July DAISY Award

By From Staff Reports , READ MORE > 1,159 Reads
On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 02:39 PM

Many refer to Mike Nguyen, a Forrest General Hospital R.N. on 9T, as the poster representative for patient-centered care, team work and compassion.
Such attributes have garnered Nguyen recognition as the July DAISY Award winner.

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Governor will delay school opening in Forrest County; statewide mask mandate issued

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 6,689 Reads
On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 02:56 PM

In a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Tate Reeves labeled several Mississippi counties – including Forrest – as COVID-19 hotspots, and he said he would sign an executive order to delay the opening of schools for grades 7-12 in those areas.

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Gov: Virus relief grants will aid 'Main Street, Mississippi'

By Emily Wagster Pettus/Associated Press, READ MORE > 2,613 Reads
On Fri, 05/15/2020 - 09:55 AM

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday that he expects to sign a bill to create grants for small businesses by using part the state's coronavirus relief money.

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PineBelt NEWS files lawsuit seeking names of long-term care facilities

By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 2,800 Reads
On Wed, 05/13/2020 - 05:32 PM

The PineBelt NEWS filed a lawsuit Tuesday demanding that the Mississippi State Department of Health release the names of Forrest County long-term care facilities where 12 patients have died from COVID-19 complications.

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Forrest General Hospital begins in-house testing for COVID-19

By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 3,185 Reads
On Fri, 04/10/2020 - 11:28 AM

Forrest General has begun processing its own COVID-19 tests.

The hospital received testing kits this week, which will allow health care personnel to process tests. They spent time earlier this week validating the process.

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State health department issues new recommendations for face masks

By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 5,016 Reads
On Mon, 04/06/2020 - 04:39 PM

Given the rising number of cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and the increased risk of exposure to both the health care provider and the patient, the Mississippi State Department of Health now recommends that health care workers wear a face covering, either manufactured or an appropriate cloth mask, throughout the workday.

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Pine Grove opens free community support phone line

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 2,750 Reads
On Mon, 04/06/2020 - 10:56 AM

Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services, located in Hattiesburg, is providing a free community support phone line for adults 18 years of age and older who are experiencing stress and anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Lumberton mayor imposes curfew, business restrictions

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 3,739 Reads
On Tue, 03/31/2020 - 07:16 PM

Effective immediately, the City of Lumberton has imposed a curfew, along with several restrictions at businesses and other establishments to help halt the spread of coronavirus in the community.

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