Safety Tips For The Spike In Crime Over The Holidays
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Gulfport P.D. offers tips on staying safe during the holidays

We are quickly approaching the most wonderful time of the year, but with the holidays comes a yearly spike in crime. Gulfport Police has tips on how to keep you and your loved ones safe.
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Holiday cheer is once again in the air. That means its the season of Christmas trees, family gatherings, holiday shopping and an increase in criminal activity. “Honestly, it’s a lot more the crime of opportunity. We need to make sure we’re keeping things out of view in our cars, parking in safe well lit areas and just being aware of…

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‘Banner: A Sea Turtle Saga’ premieres today

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One of the Mississippi Aquarium’s most beloved residents is now the inspiration for an original children’s musical. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf was live from the aquarium this morning and has more. Categories: Community Headlines, Featured, Harrison County, Local News, WXXV Team Tags: Banner, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Mississippi Aquarium, Mississippi State University, theatre

11/22 Rob's "clearing Skies" Monday Afternoon Forecast
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11/22 – Rob’s “Clearing Skies” Monday Afternoon Forecast

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Cooler and drier air moves into the area behind the cold front, and tonight provides somewhat of a challenge regarding forecast lows. Even though it’s in the relative near term, model spreads remain fairly large at 8 to 10 degrees between high and low members. Tuesday afternoon will be on the cool side with highs in the mid-60s and Tuesday…
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Biloxi Police investigating fatal shooting

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Biloxi Police are investigating a shooting on Sunday night that left one dead and another in critical condition. Biloxi’s Criminal Investigations Division said in a press release that officers responded to the 2000 block of Lawrence Street about 10:50 p.m. in reference to a report of gunshots. When officers arrived, they found a female who was deceased from an apparent…

11/21 – Brantly's "foggy, Humid" Sunday Night Forecast
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11/21 – Brantly’s “Foggy, Humid” Sunday Night Forecast

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A cold front in the region will moves through the forecast area late tonight into early Monday morning. We will have a 50 to 60% chance of rain for much of the area overnight. A few rumbles of thunder are possible, but strong or severe storm development is not expected. Dry conditions then follow through Tuesday as high pressure builds…

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Picayune continues 5A domination with 28-3 second round win over Brookhaven

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Picayune never left any doubt in its second round playoff game, taking down Brookhaven, 28-3. The Maroon Tide are the highest-scoring team on the Coast heading into its South State bout with Laurel the day after Thanksgiving. Watch the highlights shot by News 25’s Rick Gogreve above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, Golden Tornadoes,…

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Poplarville advances to 6th straight South State title game with 21-12 win over Mendenhall

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The Hornets scored 21 unanswered points in the first half, en route to a 21-12 win over Mendenhall. The third round victory sends Poplarville to the 4A South State title game for the sixth consecutive season. Watch the highlights shot by News 25’s Grace Boyles above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, high school football,…

Jackson County Holds National Apprenticeship Week Luncheon
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Jackson County holds National Apprenticeship Week Luncheon

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November 15th through the 21st is the seventh annual National Apprenticeship Week. In celebration of the first-year achievements of the Jackson County Apprenticeship Program and National Apprenticeship Week, representatives from across the county gathered for a luncheon at the Pascagoula Gautier College and Career Technical Institute. Jackson County Chamber of Commerce President Paige Roberts said, “We have four official apprenticeships…

Woolmarket Elementary School Earns 2021 National Blue Ribbon Award
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Woolmarket Elementary School earns 2021 National Blue Ribbon Award

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Today, Woolmarket Elementary School hosted a special ceremony to celebrate the school’s 2021 National Blue Ribbon Award. Woolmarket Elementary School received this prestigious recognition based on the school’s progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. The national award affirms the hard work and dedication of educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging…

Humane Society Of South Mississippi Dealing With Capacity Crisis
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Humane Society of South Mississippi dealing with capacity crisis

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The Humane Society of South Mississippi is currently at a capacity crisis and is in need of the public’s help. The shelter has nearly 400 animals in-house and surrender appointments booked up until March 2022. The shelter has taken in 47 animals since November 14th. They need to get the number of pets back down to a more manageable number…

Ncbc Holds Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony
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NCBC holds Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony

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Many people gathered at the Naval Construction Battalion Center today where they held their chief petty officer pinning ceremony. The CPO pinning ceremony represents the transition of newly selected chief petty officers and their induction into the chief petty officer mess, in which they become full-fledged chief petty officers. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Naval Base broke the ceremony…

Grand Jury Report On Shooting Of Joseph Rohrbacker
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Grand jury report on shooting of Joseph Rohrbacker

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A partial grand jury report says the circumstances leading to the shooting of Joseph Rohrbacker by Hancock County deputies on February 1st were investigated. Rohrbacker was accused of killing Hancock County Lt. Michael Boutte in February. After full consideration of all the facts and circumstances, the grand jury finds no criminal conduct on behalf of the deputies. No further action…

Morning Business Report: November 19th, 2021
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Morning Business Report: November 19th, 2021

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Two in five Americans admit to financial infidelity against their partner. President Biden hinted he could reveal his choice for federal reserve chief by the end of the week. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report

Men’s Basketball: Mgccc Vs. Jones College
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Men’s Basketball: MGCCC vs. Jones College

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The Mississippi Gulf Coast basketball program couldn’t have asked for a better start to the 2021 season. The Bulldogs are still perfect at 5-0 after snapping a four-game losing streak to rival Pearl River by winning a 65-62 thriller on Monday. Jones-78 MGCCC-69 Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, MGCCC, sports

Circus Kirkus Debuts Tonight At Centennial Plaza
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Circus Kirkus debuts tonight at Centennial Plaza

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If you haven’t already noticed the big tent along Highway 90 at Centennial Plaza during your commute, here’s your confirmation: the circus is in town. Joining us in studio with more about the big debut for Circus Kirkus tonight on the Coast is Kirk Marsh and Vanessa Sotomayor, two of the stars of Circus Kirkus. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Circus…

Ocean Springs Group Teaches Local Kids Bike Safety
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Ocean Springs group teaches local kids bike safety

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Ocean Springs could soon become more bike friendly after OSPREYS, responsible for the city’s new cycling path, is teaching kids about being safe on two wheels. OSPREYS, or the Ocean Springs Pedestrian and Residents for Exercise and Youth Safety, gave some quick safety lessons at Ocean Park Elementary this morning. The group demonstrated the ABCs of biking, encouraging the kids…