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City of Biloxi celebrates 320th birthday

From cupcakes to barbecue, the city of Biloxi had a wonderful time celebrating 320 years. News 25's Jaylon Morris had a blast, and will fill you in on all the birthday festivities. Biloxi, 320 looks so good on you. And…

Local woman celebrates 95th birthday

Today is a very special day for a woman raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Arleaner Washington celebrated her 95th birthday. The City of Gulfport not only said happy birthday, but they thanked Mrs. Washington for dedicating her life to…

Local woman celebrates 100th birthday

A South Mississippi resident celebrated her 100th birthday over the weekend with her children and grandchildren. While her birthday is January 12th, on the 5th was the celebration of 100 years of life for Helen Elizabeth Goff. Helen is a…

Biloxi resident turns 100

It was a big day for a Biloxi resident this afternoon as he reached a milestone: his 100th birthday. It’s not often someone can say they’ve had 100 birthdays, but for Biloxi resident Bob Leslie, he celebrated that milestone surrounded…

WWII vet celebrates turning 101

It’s a huge milestone for one of the veteran’s at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport. The oldest resident, a Navy WWII veteran, turned 101 years old today. Navy World War II veteran Miss Marian Ritchie walked out of…

Biloxi resident turning one hundred years old

If Mardi Gras wasn’t enough of a party, a special Biloxi native will be turning one hundred years old right on Fat Tuesday. The long-time Biloxi resident was honored at City Hall tonight. It’s a very special night for soon…

St. Alphonsus teacher’s birthday celebration

Today was a very special day in Ocean Springs at St. Alphonsus Catholic School. Teacher Ms. Loraine Schneider turned 86-years-old. Her students took the time today to wish her a happy birthday. It was only fitting that Ms. Loraine Schneider’s…

Civil Rights leader celebrates 98th birthday

Today a Lakeview nursing resident is celebrating her 98th birthday. Ernestine McLeod got to ring in her 98th year surrounded by family and friends. McLeod was a community leader and voice for the black community during the Civil Rights Movement.…

Happy 242nd Birthday Navy

Today marks a special day for U.S. Navy sailors around the world including at the Seabee Base. The 242nd birthday of the U.S. Navy was celebrated in Gulfport with a special decorated cake followed by a ceremony. It was on…

Local veteran celebrates 100th birthday

A man who spent most of his life protecting our country celebrates his 100th birthday today. News 25’s Kendra Turley introduces us to the well-decorated veteran and birthday boy James O. Lindsey. As a retired Army Master Sergeant and World…

WWII veteran celebrates her 100th birthday

World War II veteran and Armed Forces Retirement Home resident Marion Ritchie celebrated turning 100 today with a big birthday bash surrounded by family, friends, and even some local and state leaders. Members from Seabee unit 133 saluted Marion as…

2017 Masquerade Ball

News 25's Toni Miles interviews Michelle Goodson about the 2017 Masquerade Ball hosted by Storybook Birthdays.

Happy Birthday U.S. Navy!

The United States Navy turned 241 years old today. Naturally, the Seabee Base in Gulfport celebrated the big day. One of the bakers on the base made a beautiful cake for all sailors to enjoy earlier today. The United States…

Happy Birthday! Charlene McQueen

Here on News 25 we want to wish Charlene McQueen a very happy birthday! She is one of the people here that makes the magic happen every morning here at News 25 and we appreciate all of her work.

Celebrating 103 Years Of Life

A one-hundred and three year old woman, who spent all of her life here on the coast, celebrates her birthday. Local legend "Vivian Rogers" has been through several near-death experiences in her one-hundred-and three years of living. Ranging from a…

Happy Birthday Anna Kate Alexander!

Happy Birthday Anna Kate Alexander!   News 25, we want to wish our viewers a "Happy Birthday" please send in pictures of friends or family members to newsrelease@wxx25.com and include their name, age, and a little bit about the person…