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Pelican Cluster Dog Show

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Nothing but the best breeds of pooches are coming to the Coast Coliseum today for the Pelican Cluster Dog Show. News 25’s Laurene Callander joins us in Biloxi with more.

Staying Safe Around the Water

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June’s here and we’re diving deeper into summer. The Harrison County fire marshal says this is the season where more water-related emergency situations tend to happen. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson has some tips on how to stay safe. “A little…

Shuckers Celebrate One Year Anniversary

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It may be hard to believe, but the Biloxi Shuckers will celebrate their one year anniversary on Monday. Celebrating an entire year of Shuckers baseball on the Coast, a ceremony was held today at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in…

LGBT Pride Month

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President Barack Obama signed a proclamation yesterday designating June as LGBT Pride Month. News 25’s Kendra Turley caught up with locals in the LGBT community to hear more about the importance of the commemorative month. The month of June is…

Kemper Plant Now Costing $20 Million More

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Mississippi Power reported the under-construction Kemper energy plant will cost $20 million more. This is according to our media partner, the Sun Herald. The total cost now stands at $6.7 billion. Company spokesman Jeff Shepard said $19 million of the…

Nissan Recalls 80,000 Pathfinder SUVS

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Nissan is recalling nearly 80,000 Pathfinder SUVs because the brake lights can stay on even when the driver isn’t stopping. Nissan’s recall involved Pathfinders from model years 2013 and 2014. The automakers say it has traced the problem to a…

Show Risqué at Hard Rock

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A new show has made its way to the Gulf Coast. Today, News 25 had an exclusive behind the scenes sneak peek. Every Thursday starting tomorrow through September 1st, Show Risqué is bringing a sexy and sassy production to Hard…

Lynn Meadows Receives National Medal

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First Lady Michelle Obama recognized ten outstanding museums and libraries from across the country today and one of them is right here in South Mississippi. Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport was one of the ten museums and libraries recognized…

Medical Needs Shelter Ribbon Cutting in Wiggins

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The very first stand-alone medical needs shelter is all ready, just in time for hurricane season. The Mississippi State Department of Health officially opened the shelter by holding a ribbon cutting ceremony today. The $7.7 million facility is on Coy…

June Declared LGBT Pride Month

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Declaring that “no person should be judged by anything but the content of their character,” President Barack Obama signed a proclamation yesterday designating June as “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month.” Every year since the start of his presidency,…

Keel Ceremony for Delbert D. Black at Ingalls Shipbuilding

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To date, Ingalls Shipbuilding has delivered 28 DDG 51 destroyers to the Navy. Five more are currently under construction with one of them being the Delbert D. Black, named for the First Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy and…

Military Affairs Breakfast in Gulfport

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Military bases on the Coast thrive because the Coast believes in supporting the military. That was only one of the many points U.S. Senator Roger Wicker hit on Wednesday morning at the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Breakfast. During…

Goodwill Grand Opening in Waveland

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A new Goodwill has opened here on the Coast. Here to tell us a little more about the grand opening are Lily Flores and Brittany Unbehagen with Goodwill of South Mississippi.

140 Mile Charity Walk

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Two brave souls are trekking about 140 miles though the South Mississippi heat to reach New Orleans, but it is not just to get some fresh air. Jake Alvarez and Lilia Melikechi are walking along Highway 90 to raise money…

Shrimp Season Opens On Monday

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The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced shrimp season will open on Monday. Recreational and commercial shrimp season will open at 6 a.m. on June 6th and close at midnight on December 31st. All boats engaged in catching of transporting…

Biloxi Shuckers Homestand

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The Biloxi Shuckers are back in action at MGM Park against the other Mississippi pro baseball team, the Braves. The Shuckers will continue their eight game homestand until Saturday. Making his debut on the mound for the Milwaukee Brewers AA…

Capital Murder Suspect Arrested

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The Gulfport Police Department arrested D’Juan Holloway, of Gulfport, on the charge of capital murder. Holloway allegedly shot and killed Raymond Howse the Third on January 10th at M&S Food Mart on Pass Road. Two days after the shooting, Holloway…

Capital Murder Suspect Turns Himself In

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A murder suspect who was believed to be hiding out in South Mississippi has turned himself in. Markee Gibson surrendered himself to the Washington County Sheriff’s Department today at 6 p.m. Gibson will be booked into the Greenville Police Department.…

Memorial Day Weekend Accidents: 132 Crashes and 2 Deaths

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The Mississippi Highway Patrol says two people were killed and 49 were injured on state and federal highways during the Memorial Day Weekend. The patrol’s enforcement period began Friday evening and ended at Midnight Monday. State troopers investigated 132 crashes…

Flag Pick Up at Biloxi National Cemetery

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Hundreds of volunteers flooded the Biloxi National Cemetery early this morning to collect flags placed on the graves for Memorial Day. Over 20,000 flags needed to be picked up, giving the community another opportunity to honor our fallen heroes. Coast…

Blow Fly Inn Closes Doors

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Many residents along the Coast are still in disbelief after the sudden closing of a Gulfport restaurant. The Blow Fly Inn served its last meal on Monday. The seafood and southern cuisine restaurant is not closing for good, but whenever…