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Harrison County fire crews battling brush fire

For the past three days, crews have been battling a brush fire that broke out in central Harrison County on Saturday and it’s ongoing hot spots sparking more fires throughout the area although the massive brush fire from the weekend…

Animal rescue groups need your help

Times are ‘ruff’ for many here on the Gulf Coast, including our furry friends and local animal rescue groups. Our coastal animal shelters have either closed or have limited their animal intake because of the coronavirus and that’s caused a…

The Promenade in D’Iberville opens again

Some Mississippi retail shopkeepers are preparing to reopen as Governor Tate Reeves begins easing restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic. When you think retail in South Mississippi, D’Iberville’s Promenade might come to mind. Today, D’Iberville officials say they will be opening…

Services in Jackson County set to reopen

Some limited services in Jackson County are set to resume this week. Beaches in the county will open up today with signs put up reminding folks of proper social distancing guidelines. Additionally, the beaches will be monitored by county constables…

Mississippi Legislature to resume 2020 session on May 18

By agreement of Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn, the Mississippi Legislature will reconvene the 2020 Legislative Session on Monday, May 18. The Legislature recessed its 125-day Session temporarily on March 18, following the Governor’s…

Overnight shooting in St. Martin leaves one man dead

ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — One man is dead after a shooting overnight in Jackson County. Investigators found the body of a man lying near the intersection of Amherst and Hamilton Drive. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says the body…