Black-owned spa business celebrates opening during pandemic
Black-owned spa business celebrates opening during pandemic By Jasmine Lotts | February 24, 2021 at 5:24 PM CST - Updated February 24 at 5:55 PM
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The pandemic opened doors for many business owners to become their own boss in South Mississippi. Thanks to that trend, Biloxi residents have a new option to get some massage therapy.
Owner Alicia Tolliver opened Spa Ambiance in November 2020. She has 17 years of experience in massage services as she has worked at local spas in casinos like the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino and Beau Rivage Resort & Casino.
Tolliver said she decided to open her own business since she had more time on her hands due to the pandemic.
âIâm not getting it unless itâs mandatedâ: Why many African Americans distrust the COVID-19 vaccine As COVID-19 spreads throughout Mississippi, the Black community still continues to see staggering numbers of fatalities, however, the number of vaccinations seem to stay at a relatively low rate of only 15%, according to MSDH. (Source: WLOX) By Akim Powell | January 23, 2021 at 9:03 PM CST - Updated February 25 at 3:15 PM
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - As COVID-19 spreads throughout Mississippi, the Black community still continues to see staggering numbers of fatalities. However, the number of vaccinations seems to stay at a relatively low rate of only 15%, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health.
South Mississippians, tourists offer a few last words on 2020
South Mississippians, tourists offer a few last words on 2020 By John Fitzhugh | December 31, 2020 at 6:30 PM CST - Updated December 31 at 7:30 PM
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - 2020 is a year that will go down in history for many things, most of them unpleasant. Some are calling it the worst year ever, for others, at least the worst in a generation.
South Mississippians suffered through the difficult times of 2020 along with the rest of the world. Here’s what some South Mississippians and tourists had to say about the year many want to forget.