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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

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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