Deputy Director Anthony Johnson talks about wildfires in Jackson County
WXXV News 25's Brooke Parker spoke with Jackson County's Office of Emergency Services Deputy Director Anthony Johnson on the wildfires in Jackson County.
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Update on Jackson County's wildfires
WXXV News 25's Brooke Parker went to Jackson County for the latest on the wildfires and how crews are working to contain the blaze. [blox_vms account="WXXV" key="8549b07c7127acde201509be4c67b9c6ccb75772" vtitle="Update…
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All clear given to residents in Talla Point in Jackson County
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Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack
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Gulfport Police Department hosts National Night Out
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