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Hancock County Deputy Assaulted

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Last night, a Hancock County sheriff deputy’s routine check of a stopped vehicle in Pearlington turned violent.

Teen Honored for Community Work

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One St. Martin Teenager is being recognized for her commitment to the community.

Jackson County Adult Detention Center Update

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The Jackson County Board of Supervisors hoped construction on the new adult detention center would be completed this summer, but Mother Nature had other plans.

Ocean Springs Shooting

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Ocean Springs police responded to a 911 call regarding shots fired at the Travel Lodge Hotel on Bienville Boulevard around 6:30 this evening.

Restriction of Distribution of Military Equipment to Police

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President Obama is restricting the distribution of military style equipment to local police departments.

D'iberville School Bus Stuck in Flood Waters

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During a normal D’iberville High School bus route this morning, a Harrison County school bus had to be rescued from flood waters.

Reading Gate Re-test Begins Today

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Today was the first day for third graders state wide who failed the reading gate test in April to take the re-test.

Lawsuit in Singing River Retirement Plan

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A new lawsuit in the Singing River pension saga places county supervisors on the defensive. At today’s meeting, they announced they would no longer discuss the matter without a lawyer.

Mayor FoFo Gilich Takes Oath

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As of eight o’clock this morning, FoFo Gilich officially took over his post as Biloxi’s new mayor.

Boomtown Casino Begins Construction on New R.V. Park

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Boomtown Casino has announced a new move to draw more guests to their property

Update on MGM Park Construction

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Will Biloxi baseball fans have a place to park their cars and trucks when the Shuckers stadium opens next month?

A Harrison County school bus full of D’iberville High School students had to be rescued from flood waters this morning. News 25’s Shelby Myers is live at Lorraine Road where this is flooding just over the Lorraine Road Bridge.

14th Annual Our Lady of Fatima International Spring Festival Kicked Off Tonight

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The 14th annual “Our Lady of Fatima International Spring Festival” kicked off tonight in Biloxi.

Sir Camelot Celebrates His First Birthday

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Jefferson Davis imported camels to the Gulf Coast from Saudi Arabia and Beauvoir has been keeping that tradition alive.

B.R.A.I.N Helmet Program Visits Lyman Elementary School

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First graders at Lyman Elementary School had a break from class work today to learn the importance of helmet safety.

Boston Bomber Sentenced to Death

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Today convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was sentenced to death.

Singing River's Hospice of Light Program

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News 25 sat down with Singing River’s Hospice of Light Program doctor to answer all the questions you might be asking.

Two More Arrested in the Murder of Officers Deen and Tate

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Agents of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation have arrested two more people in the death investigation of Hattiesburg Police Officers Benjamin Deen and Liquori Tate.

Our Lady of Fatima Festival

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Tonight, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Biloxi kicks off a three day festival to raise money for the Diocese of Biloxi.

USM Gulf Coast Auxiliary Program Coming to the Coast

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Students are already signing up for a new program offered by USM Gulf Park and the U.S. Coast Guard that will allow them to help save lives and be a part of search and rescue missions.