By Associated Press PICAYUNE, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi coroner says three people in a single county died of drug overdoses last weekend. Pearl River County Coroner Derek Turnage said all three deaths are believed to be from the use…
Officials are investigating the death of a Jackson County woman whose body was found at the former Mississippi Phosphates site.
Seasonal influenza activity in the United States continues to increase and has been elevated for six weeks now. The latest data from the Walgreens Flu Index shows that the Biloxi-Gulfport area is ranked #7 in the United States for highest…
The CDC is reporting high levels of flu activity here in Mississippi. Mississippi is among 11 other states including Alabama seeing a high number of patients with the flu. The CDC estimates that so far this season there have been…
The Mental Health Association of South Mississippi is offering a new first aid class next year. The class is all about mental health. On January 10th, you can learn to spot the signs of different mental illnesses, how to approach…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…