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Harrison County native Bobby Hudson receives major youth leadership award

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www.wxxv25.com – Ansley Brent – 2023-02-02 17:22:39

A native was recognized by the for his leadership earlier this week.

Secretary of State Michael Watson gives out the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award once a year to recognize a gifted, civic-minded young individual.

For the first time, the award was given to two individuals and one recipient was ’s very own Bobby Hudson.

Hudson gives his all to contribute to his community in various ways.

One of the many things he’s dedicated to is his advocacy work centered around political engagement and voter education.

Hudson says that receiving…

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‘Matt Haley for Harrison County Sheriff’ Kickoff Campaign

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2023-01-27 21:25:42

Captain Matt Haley has officially kicked off his campaign for sheriff.

Dozens of people showed up to the White Barn in Saucier to show their support for Matt Haley, who is running for sheriff.

A box was set up at the front of the barn for people to donate to the campaign. Haley had his retirement ceremony as captain this week while this upcoming Tuesday will be his last day. Then, he will campaign.

He says the sheriff’s office is running so well right now that he just wants to continue to make it better. “I’m a firm believer in ‘if it’s not…

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Woman shot in the head working an Uber shift last week in Gulfport

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www.wxxv25.com – Jazell Ladner – 2023-01-25 17:49:46

Linda Buford was shot working her Uber shift last Friday by a passenger in near Tennessee Street and Chicago Avenue.

Seventeen-year-old Trinyell Coats Jr. admitted to shooting Buford and has been charged with aggravated assault and taken to the Jail with a bond set at $250,000.

Buford has been sharing her story and recovery status on Facebook. She said, “I was weaving around traffic, honking and literally flying, part in shock, going ‘OMG, OMG.’ Part of me worried about all the blood in the car, part of me literally was freaking out and…

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Mississippi Oyster Shell Recycling program aims to collect from restaurants in spring

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www.wxxv25.com – Jazell Ladner – 2023-01-09 20:47:21

The Nature Conservancy of Mississippi spoke with the Board of Supervisors about the plan to start an oyster shell recycling program on the Coast.

Oyster shell recycling programs exist in at least 14 other states. Oyster shells are typically discarded by restaurants and end up in landfills, but the program will instead collect discarded shells and use them to replenish the oyster beds for reproduction.

Twenty-six Coast restaurants are willing to participate in the new program. The restaurants have estimated five million oysters are sold annually along the…

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Christmas tree recycling now underway

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www.wxxv25.com – Janae Jordan – 2022-12-27 14:52:57

The annual Christmas tree recycling period is now underway in two Coast counties.

The Beautification Commission and have teamed up once again to set up drop-off locations across the county.

Those five locations are:

You are asked to all lights and decorations before dropping off your Christmas tree. The trees will then be turned into wood chips and mulch for local parks and gardens.

There are…

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Officials offer cold weather tips ahead of frigid weather

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www.wxxv25.com – Jeff Vorick – 2022-12-20 17:20:15

With a winter blast of cold air heading our way this week, we checked in with EMA Director Matt Stratton on how to prepare for the frigid temperatures.

First of all, it’s essential to stay warm both inside and when you head outside. Having layers of dry clothes on including hats and gloves and socks will be crucial.

Cold weather shelters will be open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday starting at 5 p.m.

If you are staying home, there are tips you need to know if using fireplaces or space heaters such as making sure your chimney is clean and unobstructed…

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D’Iberville Elementary named a national Distinguished School

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2022-12-20 07:06:14

D’Iberville Elementary School in the School District has been named the 2023 National Elementary and Secondary Education Act Distinguished Schools for Mississippi.

A project of the National Association of ESEA Program Administrators, the program recognizes up to 100 schools annually for exceptional student achievement in three categories: exceptional student performance and academic growth, closing the achievement gap between student groups, or excellence in serving special populations of students.

Pearl Lower Elementary School in the Pearl Public…

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Harrison County Career and Technical Center students give back to HSSM

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www.wxxv25.com – Rick Gogreve – 2022-12-15 18:15:03

To help spread some Christmas cheer, one school decided to head over to the Humane Society of and provide some Christmas gifts for their furry friends.

Health science students at the Career and Technical Center headed over to the Humane Society of South Mississippi in to play Santa for all the cats and dogs at the shelter with their Cause for Paws drive. Tenth grader Riley Peleaz said, “A lot of animals get mistreated so we just wanted to do something for them because they really can’t give to us but you know they can lick us…

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Inmate sues Harrison County, sheriff after alleged assault, rape at jail

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2022-12-13 11:22:18

A inmate has sued Harrison County and Sheriff Troy Peterson and unnamed defendants, claiming he was assaulted and raped while in the county jail.

The inmate filed a federal on December 2, asking for compensatory and punitive damages to be determined at trial. He says he was deprived of his , there was a conspiracy to interfere with those rights,  the county failed to stop the conspiracy and breach of duty.

The inmate claims that after his arrest on drug charges in July 2022, he was assigned to a cell with Andrew Malik Jones and…

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Biloxi man charged with carjacking, aggravated assault in D’Iberville

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2022-12-12 12:54:02

A man was arrested in D’Iberville this morning, charged with carjacking and aggravated assault stemming from separate incidents that occurred overnight.

Chief Shannon Nobles said 48-year-old James Bryant Mills was charged with carjacking and two counts of aggravated assault. He was taken to the jail. His bond was set at $150,000. Nobles also noted that Mills was out on bond on an unrelated narcotics charge when he was arrested.

The incident began about 10:30 p.m. when D’Iberville officers responded to a call in the 3000 block of Sangani…

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