Rally for Recovery
Addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues take a toll on more than just the person suffering. The effects of these habits extend to loved ones, friends, and the community as a whole. That is why Greg Bufkin of Elroi…
Health
Four new cases of West Nile reported
Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health reports four new human cases of West Nile Virus, bringing the state total to 45 this year. The new cases were reported in Calhoun, Clay, and Lee counties. So far this year, cases…
Singing River Health System CEO Announces Departure Effective October 31
In a memo to physicians and staff today, Singing River Health System Chief Executive Officer Kevin Holland announced his departure from the organization effective October 31, 2017. Holland has served as CEO of the health system since March, 2014 and…
Real Men Wear Pink campaign
Since 1993, participants in the Making Strides against Breast Cancer program have helped raise more than $800 million to create a world free from breast cancer. Twenty-two men on the Gulf Coast are taking a stand in this year’s Real…
Penny the horse returns home
A rare disease that survives in birds and mosquitoes has affected a rare horse in Ocean Springs. Penny the horse returned today after a nine day recovery at the George County Animal Hospital. The chocolate palomino was diagnosed with eastern…
Horse with rare deadly disease on the Coast
Eastern equine encephalitis, a rare disease caused by infected mosquitoes, has affected a horse in Ocean Springs near the high school. News 25’s Tanner Stewart takes to the Meadows Farm with the horse and his owner.
Could heavy backpacks be causing back problems
Could the backpack your child takes to school cause long term back or spine problems? News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spoke with a local chiropractor who weighs in on the topic. Millions of students are walking the halls, some of them…
Attorneys for SRHS retirees petition Fifth Circuit
The attorney’s representing 240 retirees in the Singing River Hospital pension plan filed a petition for a rehearing with the Fifth Circuit Appeals to seek different rulings. The petition filed by Earl Denham and Harvey Barton requests an en banc…
Parker’s Purpose BBQ Benefit
A barbecue event was held Sunday for a special cause in Moss Point. Parker’s Purpose is a nonprofit organization based out of Moss Point. They donate care boxes to local hospitals and provide support for mothers with stillborn babies. Each…
City of Gulfport Back to School Health and Wellness Fair canceled for tomorrow
Due to the inclement weather projected for tomorrow, the City of Gulfport has decided to cancel the Back to School Health and Wellness Fair tomorrow (Saturday, August 5th) at the Barksdale Pavilion in Jones Park. However, they will handout the…
Little girl with fatal disorder needs help
A three-year-old girl from Ocean Springs has been fighting a rare and potentially fatal genetic disorder and doctors say her body could shut down before her tenth birthday. Since her diagnosis, Willow’s family has been on a mission to save…
National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month which is an annual observance held to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Vaccines have reduced and in some cases eliminated many diseases that once killed or harmed infants, children…
Mosquito Control steps up in Harrison County
The first West Nile Virus death of the year in our state is now on record causing concern especially after mosquitoes in one area of Harrison County recently tested positive for the virus. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson shows us what…
Seven-year-old battling cancer receives good news
Great news for one Coast girl battling a rare brain tumor: her family tells News 25 the middle of her tumor is dead. In a Facebook post, the seven-year-old’s mother, Angel, says that Sophia is not cured yet, but the…
First West Nile Virus death in Mississippi
Today, the Mississippi Department of Health reports the first West Nile Virus death in a Mississippi resident this year. The person was from Grenada County. Additionally, the health department is reporting nine new human cases in the last week including…
Bethesda Clinic fundraiser this Saturday in Ocean Springs
Bethesda Free Health Clinic opened its doors in 2010. The company has never taken payment for services given to over 12,000 patients. Today, representatives from Bethesda stopped by WXXV to share more about their upcoming fundraiser, a mystery themed dinner…
D’Iberville High School blood donation fundraiser
Giving blood saves three lives. Today it also gave people a chance to support the D’Iberville High School band. Students and community members lined up outside of the band hall to donate blood. The band will receive $10 per unit…
Make-A-Wish grants trip overseas
An 18-year-old battling cancer receives the trip overseas she’s been longing for. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us inside Lauren Hannah’s Make-A-Wish surprise sendoff party at the Half Shell Oyster House in Biloxi. Being diagnosed with cancer is a lifestyle…
Make-A-Wish Send Off Party
Each year, Mississippi's Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of about 100 children battling life-threatening illnesses. Today, one special little girl is seeing her wish come to life. News 25’s Shelby Myers is at Pop’s Pizzeria with more. [mappress mapid="3196"]
West Nile cases triple in Mississippi
Mississippi health officials are reporting seven new cases of West Nile virus, bringing the state total to ten this year. The state health department says three of the new cases are in Hinds County and the others are in Covington,…
Children’s Health Care Fair
With the start of school right around the corner, the need for health care and school supplies is steadily increasing. The Rotary Club of Edgewater has been helping the Coast community fulfill these needs for the past 32 years. The…
Vaccinations for the new school year
With school right around the corner it is important to remember to get your children immunized. Vaccinations for several diseases are required before the school year starts for all first-time students entering school in Mississippi. Those required vaccinations are: diphtheria,…
Pascagoula Rotary Club CPR training
The Pascagoula Rotary Club might just be the next group of people that could save your life. The meeting was held today to show the importance of health heart and learn simple, but critical life-saving techniques. The Jackson County Heart…
National Day of Action aims to stop Trumpcare
As part of the Indivisible Project’s National Day of Action to stop Trumpcare, residents of South Mississippi are gathering at Senator Thad Cochran’s Gulf Coast office. The public is welcome to ask questions, voice concerns, personal stories and/or ideas on…