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Gulfport teachers prepare for a new school year

The 2018-2019 school year is just days away for Gulfport School District students and teachers. To make sure all faculty is prepared for a new year, all teaching and support staff from across the district will be taking part in…

Delisle Elementary students head back to school

Summer vacation has come to a close for schools in Pass Christian, but students say they’re excited to be back. As school buses pulled in and parents walked their kids to the door, there were plenty of smiling faces waiting…

Free back to school haircuts

Many people say ‘if you look good, you feel even better.’ That’s why one local organization is doing its part to make sure Gulf Coast students return to school confident about their appearance. The Mount Olive Lodge in Gulfport is…

Back to school safety tips

While school has started for some in our area, the new school year won’t start for others in South Mississippi until next week. Safety should be a year round focus with thousands of little ones walking to school and waiting…

Catholic school employees begin new school year

It’s the first day of the new school year for Catholic school employees in South Mississippi. A space filled with love, learning, and positivity for the new school year, Catholic school students and employees filled the Nativity BVM Cathedral in…

Back to School Haircuts

The first day of school is right around the corner. That means parents and students are not only looking for school supplies and new clothes, but also fresh haircuts to start the new school year off feeling good. Salon Bellator…

Urgent Care Back to School health fair

With the returning school year getting closer and closer, Orange Grove Urgent Care wants to help parents with getting the kids all set to return to class. Tomorrow they’ll hold a ‘Back to School’ health fair from 9 a.m. until…

Backpack safety and injury prevention tips

Choosing the coolest backpack can set the tone for the new school year. However, improper backpack use can cause long term injuries to children. Backpacks can be used for students to express themselves. When used correctly they come in handy.…

Junior Auxiliary of Pascagoula uniform giveaway

The school year is coming up fast and with that comes many expenses for parents. The Junior Auxilary of Pascagoula is doing something to help. The Junior Auxiliary is holding their second annual uniform closet at the Family Interactive Center…

Tax Free Weekend begins Friday

If you haven’t already begun your back to school shopping this weekend is the perfect time to start. Starting Friday at midnight, Mississippi shoppers will not be charged the seven percent sales tax on clothes or shoes that ring up…

Teachers prepare for upcoming school year

Summer break is wrapping up for many students across the Coast and that means teachers are already back in the classroom preparing for the first day of school. Empty hallways, shiny floors, and classrooms full of decorations can only mean…

Academy Sports shopping spree

The Academy Sports and Outdoors in D’Iberville is making back to school shopping easier with a shopping spree for 30 kids with Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA. Each child received a $100 Academy gift card to use towards athletic attire, backpacks,…

Gulfport schools gear up for 2018

The holidays are almost over and many schools are back in session starting tomorrow. Students and teachers from the Gulfport School District are gearing up for another semester. After the holiday break teachers are ready to get back into the…

Welcome Week at Southern Miss Gulf Park campus

With school in session, students are back in high gear. At the Southern Miss Gulf Park campus, students are working their way into the semester by attending special events at the school’s welcome week. Events include lunches and special lectures…

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…

First day of school at D’Iberville High School

D’Iberville High School was back in the classroom today. School officials say ACT and state test scores were up from last year, along with attendance and graduation rates. Their motto of empowering excellence in everyone is how they expect to…

First day of school at St. Patrick High School

Summer vacation is officially over and it was back to the books for students at St. Patrick High School. While this year’s school year started off rainy, officials says they are excited and ready for another successful school year both…

Safe travels to school

Starting the school year off right all starts with a safe commute. Students and teachers at St. Martin High have a much safer route to school every morning now that improvements to a hazardous intersection are finished up. Imagine being…

First day at new Gulfport High School

The first day of school brought a fresh start for Gulfport High School students as they walked the halls of a brand new campus. All buildings are new besides the old ninth grade building which was renovated into the new…

Putting together the finishing touches at Gulfport High School

It’s been a long time coming for Gulfport High School, but they’re finally putting together the finishing touches on the new campus. News 25’s Taylor Rubach got an inside look of the brand new facility and tells us more. “I’m…

Free haircuts for the community

Many people say ‘if you look good, you feel even better.’ That’s why one local organization did its part to make sure Gulf Coast students returned to school confident about their appearance. The Mount Olive Lodge in Gulfport partnered with…