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International Christmas Festival

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News 25’s Laurene Callander interviews Sheila Yurchak about the International Christmas Festival and Pastry Sale happening in Biloxi December 10th.

"Easy Does It" Soiree Tonight

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News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Ben Matheny about the film industry, future of films in Mississippi and the Movie "Easy Does It" Soiree Tonight. For more information, visis www.facebook.com/easydoesitmovie If you would like to help, visit www.kickstarter.com/projects/332301988/easy-does-it-feature-film

Cook Off For A Cause Perfecto Cigar Shop Ocean Springs

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A local business is putting Ocean Springs first responders to the test...to see who can smoke out whom in a cook off for a good cause. Perfecto cigar shop off Highway 90 is having ocean springs police and fire department’s…

Cold Weather Shelters Opening The Salvation Army

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As the coast braces for the freezing temperatures expected to hit this weekend, the Salvation Army will open its cold weather shelter in Gulfport. Doors open at 4pm and close 8am the next morning. The cold weather shelter will be…

A Tacky Christmas Party

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News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Chris Vignes about a Tacky Christmas Party at Fish Bone Alley in Gulfport.

Christmas Events

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News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Angel Kibler-Middleton and Kent Jones about Journey of Lights Dec. 9th at the Harrison County Fairgrounds at 6 pm and the Christmas in the Park Saturday Dec. 10th 5:30 - 8 pm at North Gulfport…

Future of Mardi Gras Night Parade

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News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the up coming news conference about the future of Mardi Gras Night Parade in Ocean Springs.

Future Of Mardi Gras Night Parade

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Ocean springs police officials are asking city Aldermen to cancel the Ocean Springs Mardi Gras Night Parade. The reasoning protection of his police officers. Chief Deputy Hoppner told Aldermen that in the past years, officers have been assaulted while patrolling…

Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon

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News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Pat O'Brien, Jonathan Dziuba about the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. For more information please visit their website http://www.mississippigulfcoastmarathon.com/

Future Of Mardi Gras Night Parade

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Ocean Springs Police Chief Mark Dunston calls the call for canceling the Ocean Springs Mardi Gras Night Parade was a miscommunication. Deputy Police Cheif Derek Hoppner addressed the City's Board of Alderman Tuesday night calling them to cancel the parade…

First Time Home Buyers Seminar

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News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Olivia Munn about the First Time Home Buyers Seminar Tuesday December 13th at the Knight Nonprofit Center.

Cold Weather Shelter Volunteers Needed

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As the coast braces for the freezing temperatures expected to hit this weekend, the Salvation Army will open its hold weather shelter in Gulfport on Thursday and Friday. And they are in need of volunteers. Shifts are four hours and…

Non Profit Wednesday: ShopGoodWill.com

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News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Shelby Ward and Leslie Kelly Williams about Good Will's ShopGoodWill.com to help further the community through Good Will.

60th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast

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News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Dax Alexander about the Kiwanis Club, Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast fundraiser at the United Methodist Church.

Zaxby's Looking To Hire Coast Residents Gulfport

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With construction nearing completion, one of coast's newest restaurants is looking for a few good men and women to join their staff. Zaxbys on Highway 49 in Gulfport is set to be finished over the next month or so the…

Woolmarket School Ranked First In The State

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North Woolmarket Elementary and middle school has a reason to celebrate.. The sixth grade Math and sixth grade English language arts classes ranked first in the state for students scoring proficient and above. The principal at the “A” rated school…

Celebration Of Excellence Tour Coming To The Coast

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The Mississippi Department of Education's "Celebration of Excellence Tour" will be making four stops on the coast. The tour featuring State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carey Wright, district leaders and school board members are hitting the road to honor all…

Police Vs. Students Basketball Game

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News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Sgt. Joshua Bromen about the Police Vs. Students Basketball Game. Also the police involvement with the community.

Christmas on the Water

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Christmas on the Water takes place on Saturday, December 3rd. The boat parade starts at 6 p.m. Fireworks will follow the parade. The deadline for boat registration is December 1st.

Police vs. Students Basketball Game

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News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Sgt. Josh Bromen about the positive police interaction with the community and one of those being a friendly game of basketball.

Celebration Of Excellence Tour Coming To The Coast

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Celebrations begin today for coast a-rated school districts. Mississippi department of education officials including state superintendent Dr. Carey wright are hitting the road to honor all "A" districts and schools receiving top scores in the statewide accountability model. This morning…