WXXV News 25 invited Gulfport Behavioral CEO Dean Doty to talk about mental health tips for children ahead of the school year. Doty said one thing parents can do to prepare their kids for the school year is to prioritize self-care for themselves and their kids. Another tip for parents is to start their students’ day in a peaceful manner…
Today was the start of the academic school year for some students in the Gulfport School District. WXXV News 25’s Austin Lindsey shares more on the return to school for incoming Freshmen at Gulfport High. Incoming middle schoolers and Gulfport High Freshmen begin the start of their school year today to get them adjusted to their new schools Now this…
The North Gulfport Civic Club hosted their 23rd annual Community Breakfast Thursday morning! Community members came together to get to know their elected and appointed officials. One of the main reasons for the breakfast was to address issues in Gulfport. Second Vice President Dr. Barbara Thomas shares why these events are so important. “We try to do different things that…
The start of school is fast approaching and many South Mississippi school districts are preparing for another successful year. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen is in Moss Point for tonight’s back to school rally! Categories: Local News, News Tags: back to school, Back to School Rally, moss point high school
The City of D’Iberville is hosting a first responders’ camp this week. Over 100 campers are here at Ocean Adventures Marine Park on a field trip with firefighters and police officers for their “Heroes United” camp. The goal of this camp is, of course, to inform the youth, but also to make them feel safe. Officer Becky Hasse explains why…
A new person was elected to the Mississippi Power board of directors. David Hall is the president and CEO of Hall Timberlands in Meridian. Hall has been a community leader involved in many local and state-wide organizations. This appointment adds to a long list of boards he serves on, some including the Mississippi State University Foundation, State Board of Registration…
The City of Hattiesburg released their Olympic schedule earlier. The Hattiesburg Summer Games are set to kick off on July 27th in the Hub City’s downtown. All events start at 10 in the morning with the last event closing out the night at 7. Different shops are picking a country of their choice, offering events related to their business. Medals…
Krewe Unique and the Mark Semour VFW is hosting their third annual Back to School Bash this weekend. The community can come out to VFW Post 5699 from 11 AM to 2 PM. Not only will school supplies be given out, but food, games, and so much more will add to the fun! You can call 228-872-2304 for more information….
The North Gulfport Civic Club hosted its 23rd Annual Community Breakfast Thursday morning. This is a local event organized to bring community members together. The event included breakfast, socializing, and speeches aimed at creating community spirit and addressing local issues. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was LIVE at Good Deeds Community Center in Gulfport to take you inside the…
SEC Media Days continue in Dallas, Texas. WXXV Sports Director Jevan McCoskey has the latest. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: football, mississippi state, SEC, SEC media days, sports
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health has launched a mental health mobile app. This new app provides quick access to mental health resources and support. Users can access the resource directory and easily search for mental health service providers. The app is free and available on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
The Highway 49 and 53 expansion project will widen the road from four lanes to six lanes between School Road and O’Neal Road. The project will feature the state’s first full continuous-flow intersection. Officials state the intersection will allow for left turn drivers to turn more safely, with less threat from oncoming traffic. MDOT Public Information Officer Anna Ehrgott said,…
Mississippi Power is giving some energy saving tips to help customers cut down on costs during the summer months. The energy company is promoting its energy saving tool kit to help customers manage their energy with tips to rebate programs. The company also introduced an online Mississippi Power marketplace for customers to utilize a hundred-dollar rebate for a smart thermostat….
Tiffany Bell with GivHer Circle is in studio. She is here to tell us about the fundraising event ‘GivHer Style, GivHer Confidence.’ The event takes place July 25th from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Parlor on Lorraine. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: GivHer Circle, GivHer Style GivHer Confidence
On Tuesday evening, Bay St. Louis law enforcement officials and neighboring agencies were faced with a heartbreaking task: responding to a call of a woman experiencing a mental health crisis on the US-90 bridge. The man who led the charge in helping the woman to safety? Sergeant Demarcus Johnson, who described that moment to WXXV News 25. “We able to…
The Magnolia Way Salon is back for a second year of providing free back-to-school haircuts. Everyone knows that feeling of having a fresh cut and feeling like a new person. That is the feeling the Magnolia Way Salon aims to give students as they head into the school year. “When I was going to my car earlier, a little girl…
One summer camp brought the kids out to the Gulfport Fire Department. The F.A.N.S Summer Camp took a field trip, allowing kids to have a firefighter filled day. The coolest part of the visit was seeing the trucks and some tools used to fight fires. Firefighters helped them use the water hose. They were able to run the obstacle course,…
The community came out in Bay St. Louis today as the police and fire departments teamed up to host Hot Dog Day in the Bay. Kids came out to MLK Park to play basketball with the officers. Officer Roy Fullerton said the event was hosted to benefit organizations in the city. “This is an effort that we partner up with…
One city is bringing the Olympics closer to home! Hattiesburg is hosting a hobby horse obstacle race on July 27th. That ceremony starts at 10 AM and the medal ceremony takes place one hour later. Registration for the fun closes on July 22nd. A link for that registration can be found by clicking HERE. Categories: Local News, News Tags: hattiesburg,…
The Diamondhead Country Club is going back in time, transforming the venue into a 1940s club! Crusaders for Veterans is hosting a dinner benefit on Friday to honor all those married to deployed military. The dinner starts at 6 p.m. and ends at 11. Tickets are $100 to attend. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Crusaders for Veterans, family dinner benefit,…
Today is day three of the SEC Media Days. WXXV Sports Director Jevan McCoskey has more from Dallas, Texas. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: football, SEC, SEC Media Day, sports
We have some exciting news out of the River City! The second class of Moss Point Sports Hall of Fame has been revealed for 2024. The executive committee of the Moss Point Sports Hall of Fame announced its latest 18-member class on Tuesday. Ten of the 18 honorees attended one of the two, pre-1970 high schools in Moss Point, five…
It’s not only National Hot Dog Day, but it’s also National Hot Dog Day in the Bay! Today is a fun filled day for the community of Bay St. Louis to include free hot dogs, a hot dog eating contest, water slide, and good conversation. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at MLK Park in Bay St. Louis with…
One medical facility is giving back to animals in the community. Coastal and Pass Christian Health and Rehab is hosting a pet supply drive. The supply drive supports the Tired Dog Rescue in Gulfport. The community is asked to bring in cat, dog, puppy, and kitten supplies. Donations can be dropped off from now until August 13th. Times for drop…