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Chessy needs a forever home

For three weeks now, we've been spotlighting shelter pets in need of a loving home, especially during this pandemic. Our WXXV pet of the day is Chessy from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Chessy is a Shepard and pit mix…

Impacts of extended stay-at-home orders

Though a few things will change with the announcement of Governor Reeves’ plans to ease up on shelter in place orders, for some businesses things will remain the same. “If we’re going upscale, sure doesn’t make sense to me to…

Gulfport High senior reacts to school closings

One Gulfport high senior is sharing her thoughts regarding the cancellation of school for the remainder of the semester. Jaden Hickman is involved in Key Club at School and was also a part of the Lady Admirals state championship winning…

Governor Tate Reeves forms Coronavirus economic recovery group

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s governor has formed a commission of private-sector business leaders tasked with making recommendations on how the state can economically recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Tate Reeves announced the creation of the Governor’s Commission for…

Statewide burn ban lifted

Less than a week after it was put into place, the statewide burn ban has been lifted. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more and tells us how individual counties are keeping residents safe.

COVID-19 survivors urged to donate plasma

Doctors and scientists are working around the clock to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus, but they say that could take at least another year. In the meantime, there’s another way the community can help. News 25’s Lindsey Goodwin has…

State lottery sees decline in proceeds in March

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation on Friday made the March transfer of $9,942,264 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the state treasury. This brings the total amount deposited to the state to more than $37.5 million since launch…

‘Feeding the Gulf Coast’ tackles COVID-19 crisis

In light of the Coronavirus outbreak, for some residents on the Coast, food insecurities are becoming a growing concern. With many people throughout the world worrying about contracting Coronavirus, some families here on the Coast are worrying about where their…

36th Air Evacuation Squadron deployed to aid in COVID-19 fight

In an effort to offer much needed relief to those suffering during this pandemic, the 36th Air Evacuation Squadron takes to the sky. As the Coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the world, here in Mississippi, nine flight nurses, medical…

Mississippi Forestry Commission lifts statewide burn ban

Effective immediately, the statewide burn ban has been lifted. County burn bans remain in effect. The Mississippi Forestry Commission announced the lift on their Facebook page. Mississippians are encouraged to continue to use caution when burning outdoors. The Mississippi Forestry…

COVID-19 hits tourism industry hard

The Mississippi Gulf Coast relies heavily on the tourism industry to drive its economy and now the Coast is taking a huge hit thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. When you think of tourism in South Mississippi you think casinos, beaches,…