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Man Wants to Install Solar Lights at Freedom Field in Ocean Springs

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This week, News 25 spoke with a man who wants to install solar powered lights at Freedom Field in Ocean Springs at no cost to the city.

Jackson Co. Sheriff Election to be Held Nov. 4th

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Elections for the Jackson County Sheriff will be on November 4th.

You Can See All Your Friday Evening News Here

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Just in case you missed anything, we've got all the local news updates from Friday evening right here.

M.D.O.T. Wins America’s Transportation Award

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The Mississippi Department of Transportation (M.D.O.T.) received top honors in the southeast regional America’s Transportation Awards during the 2014 Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (S.A.S.H.T.O.) Conference.

“Reckless” BP Must Finally Come Clean

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Citizens and representatives of organizations gathered Thursday to celebrate the court ruling by U.S. District Judge Barbier that BP’s action leading to the 2010 drilling disaster were grossly negligent.

Weekend Outdoors Report w/ Barry Foster (Sept. 4, 2014)

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Check out this week's Weekend Outdoors Report right here.

2nd Amendment Tax Free Holiday is This Weekend

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Gun store owners are looking forward to the 2nd Amendment tax free holiday this weekend.

Biloxi Still Has Open Spots in New Pre-K Program

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While most children are already back in school, Biloxi's pre-k program gets its start on Monday.

Salvation Army Holds Classes for Angel Tree Assistance

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The Salvation Army is reaching out to past Angel Tree recipients, asking them to sign up for the three required life skills classes to become eligible for Angel Tree this year.

Humane Society Holds Annual Rock-n-Rollover Event

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To continue providing support to animals across the state, the Humane Society of South Mississippi (H.S.S.M.) is hosting their annual Rock-n-Rollover event.

Construction on Scarlet Pearl Gets Going Early in the A.M.

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The Scarlet Pearl Casino construction is in full force, but during a time when most people are asleep.

Diamondhead Residents Upset Over Costly Water & Sewer Bldg.

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The residents are upset with the district for wanting to build a new administrative building at a cost of just under $4 million.

Jackson Co. Adopts Project Lead the Way to Benefit Students

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Project Lead the Way is one program Jackson County is investing in to promote education in the State of Mississippi.

Sen. Brice Wiggins Supports Project Lead the Way

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Mississippi State Senator, Brice Wiggins, believes education is the key to fixing some of Mississippi's biggest downfalls.

Get Thursday Evening's 5:30 p.m. News Right Here

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All the local news updates from Thursday evening's news can be found right here.

CNN Names Ohr-O'Keefe as One of Country's Best

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You don’t have to travel to New York or Los Angeles or Chicago to see some of the country’s best museums or most cherished works of art, CNN says in a report released Thursday.

Riemann Family Funeral Homes Announces Construction of a New Facility

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Riemann Family Funeral Homes is proud to announce construction of its sixth facility, located in West Jackson County at the corner of Washington Avenue and Lemoyne Boulevard.

Cab Drivers Not Happy About New Standardized Rates

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Taxi cab fares are being lowered for customers at the airport. That's good news for the riders, but bad news for the cabbies.

Case of 5 Year Old Girl Injured on Playground Has Been Closed

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The Pascagoula Police Department has closed its investigation of the case of a five year old girl, AvaLynn Harris, who suffered injuries on the school playground.