Dealing with holiday stress
Holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, but for so many people they are anything but. Depression occurs any time of the year, but the stress and anxiety during the month of December can cause even…
Health
New P.E. equipment donated to Lyman Elementary
Students at Lyman Elementary are getting the chance to have fun in their physical education class with new and innovative equipment thanks to a special donor. Lyman Elementary was recently invited to attend a conference hosted by Blue Cross Blue…
Flu season hitting the Coast hard
It is flu season and doctors tell News 25 the infection has hit the Coast hard. Steve Demetropoulos, a physician with Singing River Health System, says they have seen an uptick in people come in for the flu so far.…
Stop! Washing your Thanksgiving turkey could spread germs
NEW YORK (AP) - Go ahead and rinse your cranberries, potatoes and green beans. But food safety experts say don’t - repeat don’t - wash the turkey before popping it in the oven on Thanksgiving Day. Germs that sicken people…
The importance of getting the flu shot
Healthcare professionals want you to know we are in the heart of flu season and each season is different than the last. That’s why it is important to get the flu shot. After getting the shot, it takes about two…
Getting a holiday shape up at the Salvation Army
Though we are headed into the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s never too soon to start wrapping your mind around a New Year’s resolution. The Salvation Army Kroc Center is offering a program called ‘The Holiday Shape Up.’ It’s a $20 a…
Hospice of Light tree planting
It’s always an emotional tribute as families gathered at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula to honor their loved ones at the Hospice of Light Tree Planting Ceremony. Family members, nurses, and caregivers were at the tree planting ceremony to remember…
Lifesaving CPR skills for students
To get a high school diploma in Mississippi you must be certified in CPR. Today, two groups made that requirement easier for some local students. The American Heart Association, along with DSV Global Transport and Logistics, donated a ‘CPR in…
Diabetes roundtable in Ocean Springs
Today is ‘World Diabetes Day’ and community members in Ocean Springs spent part of their day talking about the importance of diabetes awareness. The Ocean Springs Lions Club held a diabetes roundtable during their regular meeting at Aunt Jenny’s Catfish…
Nike's new sneaker is for medical workers and a good cause
Nike's new shoe is designed with a specific group of people in mind. The company debuted the 'Air Zoom Pulse,' a shoe made specifically for medical professionals. To get the design right Nike teams worked with staff at OHSU Doernbecher…
Helping paralyzed pup walk again
A Harrison County veterinary hospital is giving back to the community one animal at a time. Shadow can’t eat or walk on his own and can barely move, but he still has a fighting spirit. Jason Gulas, a veterinarian at…
No Shave November
Last week began a month long initiative for men and women to forgo shaving or grooming and grow out their hair for an entire 30 days. But ‘No Shave November’ is not just about creating a scruffy look, it’s about…
Kids Safety Fair
Kids and parents in Biloxi had fun while learning about safety on Saturday. WJZD 94.5 and Mississippi Power teamed up for the sixth annual ‘Kids Safety Fair’ at the Kroc Center. Local health organizations along with the Biloxi police and…
A Look at a Few Halloween Events Here in South Mississippi
Here's a look at just a few South Mississippi Halloween events going on tomorrow: In D’Iberville, Trunk or Treat will get underway from 5:30 to 7:30 pm tomorrow night at the Bobby Recreational Field on Brodie Road. In Ocean Springs,…
Back Bay Mission Health Fair
Back Bay Mission in Biloxi is making sure everyone is healthy as they head into next year. The mission held its ‘Be Healthy in 2020’ Health Fair for members of the community Saturday. Wellness classes, blood pressure, and glucose checks…
Dress Up and Help Fight Against Human Trafficking at Ocean Springs Gala
Advocates for Freedom, a group to help stop human trafficking and those who survive it, are holding a fundraising gala tonight in Ocean Springs. News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood catches up with one event organizer to get all the details…
Water Contact Advisory issued for four Mississippi beaches due to bacteria
As a result of probable high bacteria levels, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Water Contact Advisory for the following locations: Harrison County: Gulfport West Beach near Fournier Avenue in Gulfport from Marie Avenue eastward to Camp…
Shining a Light on Down Syndrome: Max Powers' Story
October is ‘Down Syndrome Awareness Month,’ a chance to celebrate people with Down syndrome. Here at News 25 we are shining a light on Down syndrome with our series ‘Up with Downs.’ News 25’s Kristen Anzuini spoke with a local…
MDEQ Lifts Water Contact Warnings for Mississippi Beaches
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its beach monitoring program, lifted water contact warnings Friday for all 21 standard beach segments as well as the four nonstandard segments that were issued August 6. Water contact warnings were also…
UPDATE: 32 Injured in Camp Shelby Parachute Training Exercise
Authorities say four of the 32 soldiers injured in a night parachute exercise in Mississippi have been admitted to a hospital.
Shining a Light on Down Syndrome
October is down syndrome awareness month, so all month long were shining a light on down syndrome with our new series, Up with Downs.
32 hurt in parachute training at Camp Shelby
Officials say 32 parachuting soldiers were injured and 18 of them hospitalized during a night exercise in Mississippi, and one suffered a broken back.
"Mowing for a Cure" initiative kicks off in Biloxi
A man known for helping others through lawn care made his way tot he coast to kick-start his latest initiative. News 25's Grant Chighizola has more on "Mowing for a Cure".
Breast Cancer Awareness and Early Detection
News 25's Kristen Anzuini has the full story on what you can do to prevent breast cancer.