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

By Emily Wagster Pettus/Associated Press, READ MORE > 603 Reads
On Fri, 05/15/2020 - 10:55 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.

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

By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 862 Reads
On Wed, 05/13/2020 - 06:32 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.

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

By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 1,637 Reads
On Fri, 04/10/2020 - 12:28 PM

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.

State health department issues new recommendations for face masks

By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 3,286 Reads
On Mon, 04/06/2020 - 05:39 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.

Pine Grove opens free community support phone line

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 1,895 Reads
On Mon, 04/06/2020 - 11:56 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.

Lumberton mayor imposes curfew, business restrictions

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 2,387 Reads
On Tue, 03/31/2020 - 08:16 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.

Southern Miss renovation project temporarily halted after worker tests positive for COVID-19

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 1,305 Reads
On Mon, 03/30/2020 - 09:09 PM

Renovations to Cook Library at the University of Southern Mississippi have been halted after an employee of the subcontractor assigned to the project tested positive for COVID-19.

The employee was last on campus 10 days ago, said Jim Coll, chief communication officer for the university.

Donor helps Southern Pines waive adoption fees for one month

By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 3,634 Reads
On Mon, 03/30/2020 - 09:45 AM

Thanks to a generous donor, Southern Pines Animal Shelter in Hattiesburg has waived all adoption fees for available animals until April 27.

Cough & Fever Clinic now offering curbside COVID-19 testing

By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 1,641 Reads
On Sat, 03/28/2020 - 03:41 PM

In response to the COVID-19 epidemic, Forrest General Hospital and Hattiesburg Clinic are now offering curbside testing for COVID-19. This testing will be provided through the Cough & Fever Clinic, located at the Cloverleaf Medical Plaza at 5909 U.S. 49 in Hattiesburg.

Hattiesburg mayor orders restaurant dining rooms, entertainment venues to close; public gatherings limited to no more than 10 people

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 3,896 Reads
On Sat, 03/21/2020 - 02:01 PM

Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker issued an executive order Saturday that shuts down restaurant dining rooms, closes entertainment venues and restricts public gatherings to no more than 10 people.

The executive order, 2020-2, goes into effect at midnight. It has the following provisions:

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