National Blood Clot Alliance brings Red Bus Tour to Gulfport to raise awareness
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The National Blood Clot Alliance Red Bus Tour rolled into Gulfport with a life-saving message to spread awareness. The National…
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Scarlet Pearl joins suicide prevention group as Out of the Darkness presenting sponsor
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide an be prevented. Volunteers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are joining the quarter of a million people who are walking in towns across the U.S. to…
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. In order to bring awareness to the issue, the month of September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Month. It’s…
‘Rise up for Children’ awareness march
Today is ‘World Day against Human Trafficking’ and community members gathered in Ocean Springs to raise awareness on how it can impact children. People of all ages broke out their signs and put on their blue wigs to raise awareness…
Bringing awareness to Heart Disease
In her first official press conference, Mississippi First Lady Elee Reeves is bringing awareness to heart disease and the risks to women in our state. Joining American Heart Association staff and volunteers, heart disease survivors, and other organizations, First Lady…
Waging War on the Runway: Polishing Up for the 4th Annual "Pink Pearls to Save the Girls" Fashion Show Fundraiser in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
By: TONI MILES, WXXV NEWS 25 TODAY MORNING NEWS MANAGER Working in the news business for more than 25 years now, I’ve seen first-hand how tragedy strikes indiscriminately-on any given Tuesday, or a leisurely Sunday afternoon, when a parent crumbles amidst…
Dangerous sexual predator found on popular app
Authorities say parents need to keep a very close eye on what mobile apps their children are using after an alleged sexual predator from Biloxi’s arrest. Police say the messenger app the Biloxi man had a profile on is not…
PTSD Awareness Walk tomorrow in Gulfport
Tomorrow you can get out and enjoy the beautiful weather while raising awareness for post-traumatic stress disorder. Crusaders for Veterans will be hosting their first ever PTSD Awareness Walk at the Ken Combs Pier. Veterans suffering from PTSD have taken…
Governor Signs Executive Order
While many bills sit on the desk for Governor Phil Bryant to sign, today he signed an executive order in hopes of keeping men and women safe in the work place. Executive order 1392 requires all state agencies to complete…
Deaf Grassroots Movement in Gulfport
Today members of the Deaf Grassroots Movement gathered outside of Gulfport City Hall to raise awareness and promote equal opportunities for members of the deaf community. This awareness campaign is part of a nationwide movement to earn equality. The group…
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Today marks the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Advocates for Freedom Annual Fundraiser
A fashion show tomorrow night will showcase stylish clothing from five local boutiques while raising awareness about human trafficking. Advocates for Freedom is a non-profit, faith based organization dedicated to ending the exploitation, sale and enslavement of men, women and…
Stallions in Stilettos
Whether you’re a football fan or not, chances are you will be one of millions of other Americans watching the Super Bowl this weekend. Did you know that Super Bowl weekend is also a busy weekend for human traffickers? A…
Ringing in the end of Cancer Treatments
Nine months after being diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, Heather Wiggins of Pascagoula rang the Bell of Hope at Singing River Health System’s Regional Cancer Center
Life with ALS
Every 90 minutes someone in the United States is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another life is lost to the devastating disease.
Heart Health Awareness
Todd Trenchard,the man who many refer to as “Mr. Jackson County” found himself in a hospital bed waiting for open heart surgery.
Gulf Coast W.A.V.E. Hosts Walk Across Biloxi Bay Bridge
Friday night, hundreds of men and women walked across the Biloxi Bay Bridge with the Gulf Coast W.A.V.E. organization.
Residents Rally for Walk Across Biloxi Bay Bridge
Last week, a woman was sexually assaulted on the Biloxi Bay Bridge.
9 Year Old Boy Cycling for Cancer Stops on Coast
A nine year old boy cycling from California to Florida to raise awareness for the National Children’s Cancer Society landed in south Mississippi Wednesday.
Compass Imaging Has Bra Decorating Contest for Breast Cancer
Compass Imaging in Gulfport is hosting a bra decorating contest in honor of breast cancer awareness.