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Prescription Drug Abuse a Big Problem on the Coast

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After marijuana and alcohol, prescription drugs are the most commonly abused substances by Americans age 14 and older, and the statistics keep rising.

Wounded Veterans Take Fishing Trip with Steven Palazzo

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Friday, about 12 wounded veterans came together for a fishing tournament hosted by Rivers of Recovery and Congressman Steven Palazzo.

Channel Dredging at Port of Gulfport is Right on Schedule

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The Port of Gulfport has exciting news: the channel dredging is on schedule.

Port of Gulfport Awarded Green Marine Certification

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After the BP oil spill damaged much of the environment on the Gulf Coast, the Port of Gulfport is taking steps toward protecting our natural resources.

Biloxi Holds 5th Annual Festival Against Crime Saturday

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Dozens of families are expected to gather on the Biloxi Town Green Saturday for the annual community Festival Against Crime.

Slavic Invitational Golf Tournament Tees Off

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Coast golf courses are filled with golf enthusiasts and title hopefuls as day one of the three day Slavic Invitational Golf Tournament got underway Friday.

All Your Local Friday Evening News Is Right Here

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Check out all the local news from Friday evening's 5:30 p.m. show right here.

Heavy Rainfall Possible This Weekend

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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (M.E.M.A) wants to remind Mississippians to be prepared for heavy rainfall with the potential for flash flooding on Saturday into Sunday.

Gov. Phil Bryant Encourages Mississippians to Participate in 42nd National Hunting & Fishing Day

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Gov. Phil Bryant is proud to join others from around the nation in celebrating the 42nd National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday, Sept. 27th.

Gulf Islands National Seashore Offers Fee Free Day on Saturday

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In celebration of National Public Lands Day (N.P.L.D.), Gulf Islands National Seashore will join all national parks in offering free admission on Saturday, September 27th, 2014.

M.D.M.R. to Open Red Snapper Season in October

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The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (M.D.M.R.) will open a recreational red snapper season in state waters every weekend in October and the first weekend in November, Executive Director, Jamie Miller, said Friday.

M.D.M.R. to Open Additional Waters to Shrimping

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The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (M.D.M.R.) will open additional waters for shrimping on Monday, Sept. 29th.

Perkinston Agricultural High School Reunion Set for October 4th

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (M.G.C.C.C.) is holding a reunion for Perkinston Agricultural High School classes of 1940-1962 on Saturday, October 4th.

Republicans Gain Growing Majority in State House

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Thursday, State Representative Randall Patterson announced he's switching teams, from the Democratic to the Republican Party.

Catch Thursday's Late Night News Here

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Just in case you missed Thursday's late night news, we've got it right here for you.

Hancock Bank Holds Heart Walk This Weekend

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Hancock Bank held its Heart Walk Bank Night in anticipation of their annual walk this weekend.

Thursday Night's Local News Is Right Here

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Stay up to date on all the local goings on right here with WXXV.

Weekend Outdoors Report (Sept. 25, 2014)

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Check out this week's Weekend Outdoors Report as Barry discusses how this fall weather will affect fishing conditions.

David D'Aquilla Becomes Gulfport Leisure Services Director

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For the past 15 years, David D’Aquilla has been the Assistant Director of Gulfport Leisure Services, but will now get his chance to lead the way as Director.