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Boating Safety Week

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You never think anything bad is going to happen out in the water but the U.S. Coast Guard wants you to be prepared for the worst before the start of the boating season. Coast guard officials are reminding boaters to…

Man Dies After Assault

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An elderly man from the kiln died Tuesday after authorities say he was brutally beaten during a fight with three of his sons last week. Timothy, Ferlin, and Cartis Bosarge are behind bars for aggravated assault, but authorities say the…

Man Killed In Jackson County Traffic Accident Today

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On Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at around 4:00 AM, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department Responded to a traffic crash at the intersection of Franklin Creek Rd and the median crossover of the Interstate 10 off ramp. A Yamaha motorcycle was…

Gunshots Reported At Graduation Ceremony

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Gunshots were reported last night at Biloxi High School's graduation. People attending the ceremony say they heard gunshots from a crowd fighting in the parking lot of the coast coliseum after the commencement ceremony. Officers say no shell casings, bullet…

Armed And Dangerous Man On The Loose

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Gulfport police are seeking your help finding a man accused of murder, two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of armed robbery. Authorities say 24 year old "J'var Pope" should be considered armed and dangerous. Sargent Damon McDaniel tells…

Madison County Baby Dies

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Madison County Authorizes are investigating the death of a one year old boy multiple media reports say coroner Alex Breeland was called to Merit Health Madison around noon Tuesday. Sheriff's Spokesman Heath Hall said the child's parents woke up about…

Family Fun Day

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Katarina Luketich interviews Dixie Newman about the Family Fun Day at Hiller Park, Saturday May 28th 10 am to 5 pm in Biloxi Mississippi.       [mappress mapid="2939"]

Preparedness Drill In D'Iberville

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News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Captain Marty Griffin about the D'Iberville preparedness drill happening May 25th as they will be testing the sirens at 11 am. So please do not be alarmed they are just making sure emergency system is…

Upgrades to Gulfport Sports Complex

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Plans to expand the Gulfport Sportsplex could mean home-run for the city, as well as the entire coast. Officials are working to bring eight new fields to the Sportsplex: six new softball and baseball fields, and two football and soccer…

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Brett Harris about Osher Lifelong Learning Institute summer programs. You can learn more at www.usm.edu/olli

5 Star Country Legends Tribute Show

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News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Dianne Foxx and Gerald Songe 5 Star Country Legends Tribute Show this Friday May 27th at 7 PM at the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center.

Animal Shelter Overcrowding

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News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Maridee Mallette about the overcrowding of pets at Jackson County Animal Shelter.

New MEMA Director Visits Coast

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News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Lee Smithson about Hurricane Preparedness. For More Information please visit http://www.msema.org/ or http://www.wxxv25.com/hurricane-guide/ on Hurricane Preparedness.

Widening Interstate 10 in Jackson County

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Construction cones line parts of I-10 in Jackson County and will more than likely be there for the next two years. An eight mile road widening project from Exit 50 in Ocean Springs to Exit 57 in Vancleave is underway.…

Nurses and Parents Concerned for Ocean Springs Students

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The recent announcement of registered nurses being let go from all schools within the Ocean Springs School district is a concern for many parents of students who receive constant medical attention. News 25’s Kendra Turley caught up with registered nurses…

Family Wants Answers after Flood Damage

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For the most part, the Coast has dried out from recent storms and flooding over the past month. Residents in one area of north Gulfport have growing concerns over the next move for flood damage from county officials. News 25’s…

Millions in Grant Money for Diamondhead

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Residents of Diamondhead have a lot to look forward to over the next several years. City officials were able to secure $1.7 million in grants for multiple city projects. The city match for these projects is estimated at $600,000 for…

Widening Interstate 10

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If you drive on I-10 through Jackson County often, expect to see construction cones lining the interstate. A road widening project is in the works and is expected to last for two years. News 25’s Shelby Myers joins us with…

Proposed Development Concerns Biloxi Residents

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A proposed hotel development has some residents in a historic neighborhood in Biloxi up in arms. As News 25’s Kristen Durand reports, homeowners on Seal Avenue say they’re not against progress. They just hope new developments in their neighborhood will…

Ryan's Monday Afternoon Forecast

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It's been a nice day so far and the Monday afternoon forecast doesn't do anything to change that, but some rain is expected soon. Tomorrow (Tuesday) will be similar to today, with a daytime high over 80, moderate cloud cover,…

Parents React to Nurses Leaving Ocean Springs School District

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As the school year reaches an end, parents in the Ocean Springs School District are saying the safety of their children could be in jeopardy next school year. The recent announcement of registered nurses being let go from all schools…

Man Found Dead in Jackson County Pond

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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding a man who was found dead in a pond in Ocean Springs today. Authorities say a maintenance personnel at the Reserve Gulf Hills apartment complex spotted the body in the…

Shooting on White Harbor Road in Long Beach

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A Long Beach man is in the hospital and his estranged wife is behind bars charged with two counts of aggravated assault domestic violence, after an argument turned violent on White Harbor Road in Long Beach this morning. News 25’s…