Meggan Monday: New Mississippi Veterans Home
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Leaders with Mississippi Veterans Affairs are putting the final touches on a $60 million project just down the road from Tradition. The 133,000 square foot facility on Tradition…
Primary Menu
About
Connect With Us
It’s “Meggan Monday!” Former WXXV News 25 morning anchor, Meggan Gray returns for a weekly report showcasing good news and uplifting stories across the Gulf Coast.
If you have an idea for a story please send it to megganmonday@wxxv25.com
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Leaders with Mississippi Veterans Affairs are putting the final touches on a $60 million project just down the road from Tradition. The 133,000 square foot facility on Tradition…
It’s hard to believe that five weeks have flown by and the 2025 Gulf Coast Winter Classics are now in the books. The annual competitions at the Harrison…
Over the course of the past week and a half, Special Olympians representing South Mississippi in Areas 3 and 12 have participated in track and field events in…
Keith Robinson, beloved men’s basketball coach and athletic director at St. Patrick Catholic High School, has announced his retirement. He has so much to celebrate…
We’re coming off a big weekend of parades across South Mississippi and we have a busy week to come as we participate in the revelry of…
It’s a place for hope and healing and it is truly making a difference in our community. Hurricane Katrina may have wiped out Mercy Cross High School in 2005, but…
With the Super Bowl behind us, carnival is in full swing. Mardi Gras parades have started rolling through South Mississippi cities. For a full list of Mardi Gras parades,…
Was it just a couple of weeks ago the Coast was a winter wonderland? This week's Meggan Monday revisits snowmageddon to tell us…
Last year, WXXV brought you the story of a Blessings Box put up outside Woolmarket Elementary that was a service project of a girls empowerment group at the school.…
Last week we were treated to a snow day in South Mississippi and we asked viewers to send in photos. This week’s Meggan Monday takes a look at those…
For 50 years, almost 51 now, McElroy’s Harbor House has been serving customers at the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor. Today, Meggan heads over to McElroy’s to see what…
On this week's Meggan Monday, Meggan is bringing us a story about how children at Nativity BVM Elementary are spreading their faith in the community.
2025 is here and with that comes New Year’s Resolutions. In this week’s Meggan Monday, Meggan visits the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi to see what it has to offer.
Tomorrow, we’re going to ringing in a New Year and we wanted to let you know about some options here on the Coast if you haven’t already made plans. For…
This week's Meggan Monday takes us back to the beginning of a holiday tradition in South Mississippi: Feed the Needy. WXXV News 25's Meggan Gray gives us the details.
The Women’s Resource Center helps countless women facing unplanned pregnancies. They want moms and dads to know they are not alone. Above all, the center provides hope and gives parents the…
This week, Meggan is introducing you to local pottery artist Brian Nettles! The Ocean Springs-born potter has his home on 28 acres in Pass Christian and creates pieces of art in his…
It’s the holiday season and there are lots of events coming up in the next few weeks to appeal to shoppers, the community, and the kids. It all kicked…
Right in the heart of Downtown Gulfport is a new place that takes a step back in time. Austin and Tresse Sumrall, the creative talents behind the White…
A Gulfport outreach program that began in 1983 works every day to make sure that those facing food insecurities do not go hungry. Let's head…
If you’ve driven down Highway 90 near Jones Park in Gulfport recently, you’ve probably noticed it’s already starting to look like Christmas. Yes, the city has started transforming…
Three days a week a group gathers at the Waveland Library, but it’s not a book club. It’s an aerobics class called ‘Fun, Fit, and Fabulous.’ Leading the…
A Long Beach man's whim to bring home a keepsake from a business trip has turned into a lifelong hobby. Let's head over to Long Beach to…
Since 1924, Moore Community House has served South Mississippi as a social service agency that works with low-income women and families, providing early childhood education…
On this week’s edition of Meggan Monday, we introduce you to a story of a courageous 20-year-old who just finished hiking the entire Appalachian Trail. Meet Gavin Harwell…
For a century, Mississippi Coast Supply Company has been meeting the needs of Coast plumbers and contractors. On this week’s Meggan Monday, Meggan sits down with the…
If you’ve never experienced the Walleyween Haunted Trail, you are in for quite a fright. On this week’s Meggan Monday, Meggan introduces us to the man behind creating this impressive display…
Anyone with kids can tell you that most of them outgrow their clothes before they wear them. On this week's Meggan Monday, we want to tell you about…
The Friendship Oak on the campus of USM Gulf Park in Long Beach is considered to be one of the oldest live oaks in South Mississippi. People all over the country…
When we're sick or injured, nurses are on the front lines to make sure we get well. Today, we're going to take you to a…
This week we want to introduce you to a group of seniors who want to help others and have a little fun in the process.…
The Pass Christian Library is attracting more than just avid readers to its location. They also planted a garden to encourage butterflies to stop, rest, and revive during their annual…
On this week’s Meggan Monday, Mississippi Economic Council President Scott Waller sat down with Meggan to talk about the new fund established to help with long-term recovery after major…
The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport is making the most of a viral video to promote its family friendly atmosphere. You've likely seen the adorable video showing…
You may remember in June there was a very special pilgrimage here in South Mississippi, the Biloxi Diocese hosted a Eucharistic Pilgrimage and that was something that was happening all…
The Mental Health Association of South Mississippi provides support services for people seeking mental health wellness and recovery in our area. They’ve been a champion of positive mental…
On this week's Meggan Monday we are raising awareness about organ donation, specifically live organ donation. Did you know that according to the National Kidney Foundation,…
On this week’s Meggan Monday, we are going to take you inside a pediatric behavioral clinic with the Children’s International Medical Group and introduce you to a special…
In Pascagoula, a group of women meet up in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church every third Tuesday of the month where they iron and cut fabric to sew…
For 70 years, Hubbard’s Waveland Hardware has been a part of the community. The family-owned business is run by Richard and David Hubbard and caters to everyone from…
This week, we are excited to introduce you to Natalie Guess, an author in Hancock County who just completed her first children’s book called ‘The Biggest, the Oldest, the Strongest…All…
The military is a huge part of our South Mississippi Community. We have Keesler Air Force Base, CRTC, the Seabee Base, the National Guard Base, and Camp Shelby,…
On this week’s Meggan Monday, we are taking you to Long Beach to introduce you to a lady who knows her jewels and gems! Sami Taylor, known as the…
A remarkable local swimmer just brought home a gold and silver medal in this year’s Special Olympics. This week we are going back to the Biloxi Natatorium to introduce…
The Gulf Coast Swim Association just celebrated its 50th anniversary and how fitting for the group to have several competitive swimmers return last week to mark the occasion, along…
It is already May and that means children will soon be out of school for the summer. It also means it is time to sign up for summer camps,…
On this week’s Meggan Monday, we are bringing you a story about teaching our children to be stewards of the environment. Pass Road Elementary’s Quest…
If you are a music fan and then you will definitely want to know about this spot! Maynard’s Music in Ocean Springs is the largest and oldest record store on the…
South Mississippi is very fortunate to have several breweries that have perfected the art of craft beer, but did you know we also have our own rum distillery?…
Nestled among the Oaks on the point of East Biloxi, you’ll find the beautiful Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum. It offers an interactive way to explore South Mississippi’s more…