Friday, January 17th, 2025

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Good morning, Biloxi. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Cedric Bradley of MGCCC was inducted as an honorary commander in the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base to enhance military-community connections. WXXV 25
- ➤ Reverend Quentin Lyles discusses the commencement of Martin Luther King Jr. Day events on Friday at various churches along the coast on WXXV News 25. WXXV 25
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 42-year-old construction worker from Alabama died after being electrocuted while pouring concrete foundations in Biloxi. WXXV 25
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Eight individuals were arrested in Harrison County on charges of receiving stolen property linked to a series of copper thefts from AT&T lines, with further arrests and charges anticipated. Gazebo Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi oystermen are protesting the state's decision to lease 80% of public oyster reefs to private entities, fearing it may limit public access and impact their livelihoods. WXXV 25
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi State's baseball team will play against Old Dominion and Nicholls at Keesler Federal Park in the 2025 Hancock Whitney Classic on March 11 and 12, continuing a tradition since 2016. WXXV 25
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