SUMMARY: The Biloxi Shuckers announced the Southern Miss Golden Eagles will play the Nicholls Colonels on March 25 at Keesler Federal Park, part of the Hancock Whitney Classic. Gates open at 5:00 p.m., with tickets starting at $19 for students and $21 for the public. Southern Miss, a strong baseball program with recent NCAA success, aims to continue thrilling fans in Biloxi, while Nicholls returns for the third consecutive year. The event promotes regional college baseball talent and supports the local economy, with both teams expressing excitement for the matchup and the strong community support in the area.

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SUMMARY: Four of 43 escaped rhesus macaque monkeys were recaptured after two months in the woods, where they survived a snowstorm and were lured back with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. The monkeys, all females, escaped on November 6 due to an unlocked enclosure at Alpha Genesis, a facility breeding them for medical research. The monkeys posed no health risk, and no details on their condition were provided, though they were reportedly in good health. The monkeys, which are similar in size to cats, were recaptured after being tracked and trapped by Alpha Genesis employees.

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SUMMARY: During the 2025 Southern Miss baseball media day at Pete Taylor Park, the central focus was on the team’s ambitious goal: reaching Omaha. Coach Christian Ostrander and players emphasized their commitment to winning the conference, hosting regionals, and ultimately striving for success at the College World Series. Veterans like fifth-year senior Caron Paetow recognized the value of experience, having previously won two conference tournaments and hosted super regionals. This season, the team aims to build upon their tradition of excellence while preparing younger players for the intensity of postseason competition. The regular season begins on February 14th against the Lafayette Leopards.

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