HOMETOWNHISTORY - WXXV News 25

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News 25’s Megan Fayard explores local history, landmarks and folklore in a special new featured segment “Hometown History,” airing in the News 25 evening newscasts on the third Friday of every month.

Hometown History: Last living Deer Island residents share story

Megan Fayard,

June 19, 2026

What is now a great place to kayak, fish, or anchor your boat was once home to a small community of people. For this month’s edition of…

Hometown History: The Charnley-Norwood House

Megan Fayard,

May 15, 2026

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- For over 130 years, a home sitting just off the water in Ocean Springs has weathered powerful storms, influenced modern architecture, and held stories of the Mississippi…

Hometown History: Biloxi Lighthouse

Megan Fayard,

April 17, 2026

Standing tall since 1848, the Biloxi Lighthouse remains one of the most iconic symbols of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and a powerful reminder of the region’s resilience. From enduring devastating storms to…

Hometown History: Ship Island

Megan Fayard,

March 20, 2026

SHIP ISLAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Around ten miles south of Gulfport, Ship Island stands as a gateway to history. Sitting on the island is the historic Fort Massachusetts, and for 100 years, Ship…

Hometown History: The Great Southern Hotel

WXXV Staff,

February 20, 2026

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Our Mississippi Coast is ever changing. While many notable landmarks still scatter our Coast, others are now just a distant memory. In this month’s Hometown History feature,…

Hometown History: Mary Mahoney’s Old French House

WXXV Staff,

January 23, 2026

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re a fan of history or just want to know more about what makes the Coast so special, WXXV’s Megan Fayard has just what you’re…

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