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Coronavirus Aid Relief assistance for fishermen opens Nov. 9

Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act applications for commercial and charter fisheries participants will open 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9 on the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources website at dmr.ms.gov/cares-act-assistance/. Applicants must be a Mississippi resident 18 years…

Pet of the Week: Jan needs a forever home!

Meet Jan! She is the pet of the week. This precious feline is available for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter in Gautier. Jan has been at the shelter for 84 days. She is about 2.5…

Coliseum postpones events in wake of Hurricane Zeta

The Mississippi Coast Coliseum said in press releases on Monday that a pair of scheduled events have been postponed because of Hurricane Zeta and ensuing power outages. Ice skating that was scheduled to open Oct. 31 has been rescheduled to…

Counties to begin Zeta storm debris removal

The Harrison County Board of Supervisors on Monday approved instating the contract to begin debris removal from damages caused by Hurricane Zeta. The cleanup should begin later this week. The debris removal and damage assessment applies only to the unincorporated…

Casinos announce closures ahead of Hurricane Zeta

The Mississippi Gaming Commission announced it is not mandating that casinos close for Hurricane Zeta, but did discourage people from visiting the gaming halls. “We have asked the properties to discourage patrons or staff from arriving at, or departing from…

Pascagoula Senior Center to reopen for limited activities

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The Pascagoula Senior Center will reopen on November 2, 2020 for limited activities. The programs available will be line dancing and an exercise class. Line dancing will be held Monday and Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Exercise…

Pet of the Week: Eclipse needs a home!

Today’s Pet of the Week is Eclipse and you can find her at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. She is a three-month-old terrier mix. She is good with other dogs, cats, and kids. It’s $65 to adopt and that includes…