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Meet Holly! WXXV Pet of the day- Sunday

It's time again for our WXXV pet of the day, where we like to spotlight our pets in need of a loving family, especially during this pandemic. Today's pet is from the Jackson county animal shelter. Holly is a Shepard…

Seabee employee dies from COVID-19 complications

The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport has released the identity of the employee that died due to COVID-19 complications. Mrs. Carol Jackson was a childcare worker at the Child Development Center at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County. Jackson…

NCBC Employee dies of COVID-19

NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION CENTER, Gulfport, MISS. – Mississippi Public Health Authorities have made the Naval Construction Battalion Center aware that one of our Navy civilian employee has passed away due to COVID-19 complications.   The employee self-identified as a high-risk…

Statewide burn ban in effect amid COVID-19 crisis

At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission, Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, with no exemptions, effective immediately. The burn ban will remain in effect until further notice. “The COVID-19 pandemic…

Gulfport offers online permitting process

The City of Gulfport is now offering online permitting applications through the Urban Development Department to allow for social distancing due to COVID-19. Submissions must meet the following requirements: Fully complete the necessary application Common applications, their fees, and instructions…

Biloxi Firefighters to receive hazard pay during COVID-19 crisis

Biloxi firefighters are now receiving hazard pay in the midst of the Coronavirus outbreak. On Monday morning, Mayor FoFo Gilich approved the emergency work premium pay to all essential personnel. Employees like law enforcement or firefighters will receive one half…