Black History Month Spotlight: George ‘Chuck’ Patterson
In honor of Black History Month here at WXXV we are spotlighting individuals who are making a difference in their community. To finish out the month of February, WXXV…
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Black History Month Spotlight Preview: Getting to know George 'Chuck' Patterson
In honor of Black History Month here at WXXV we are spotlighting individuals who are making a difference in their community. To finish out the month…
Hattiesburg unveils their 60th mural
The Hub City unveiled their 60th mural on Thursday. This one celebrates Black History Month and the Freedom Summer Movement. The piece is titled "Freedom Summer: Honoring History and Hope in…
Black History Month Spotlight: First Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Eric Dickey
In honor of it being Black History Month, here at WXXV we are spotlighting individuals who are making a difference in their community. For this…
Black History Month Spotlight: Athletic Trainer Carlos Evers
February is Black History Month and we are spotlighting individuals who are making a big difference in their community. Today, we meet Carlos Evers, a Coast athletic trainer…
Black History Month Spotlight: Ms. Audrey Duncan of Ms. Audrey’s Southern Kitchen and Catering
February is Black History Month and in honor of it, we are doing interviews spotlighting those who are making a difference in…
MGCCC Harrison County Campus Gallery hosts “The Legacies We Leave: Black History Month Through the Eyes of Artists”
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Harrison County Campus Fine Art Gallery is proud to present “The Legacies We Leave: Black History Month Through the Eyes of Artists,” a special group exhibition running from February 3 through February 28, 2025.…
MGCCC Harrison County Campus celebrates Black History Month
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Harrison County campus held its Black History Month celebration this afternoon. The celebration took place at the Hospitality Resort Management Center on the…
Memorial Health System celebrates Black History Month
Memorial Hospital hosted its annual Black History Month program Tuesday morning, celebrating African-American pioneers in medicine in hospitals around the country. This marked the hospitals third annual Black History Month…
Memorial Health System holding Black History Month Program
Memorial Health System in Gulfport is hosting its Black History Month program Tuesday morning at 8:30. Former Gulfport Chief Administrative Officer Dr. John Kelly will be the guest…
The first Black woman in the Mississippi Legislature now has her portrait in the state Capitol
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Former Rep. Alyce Clarke was the first Black woman elected to the Mississippi Legislature, and now she is the first Black person — and first woman — to have a portrait on display in the…
New Lyman Senior Center hosting Black History Month event
The New Lyman Senior Center is hosting a Black History Month celebration event on February 9. The event begins at 12:30 and is free for the public. Guest speakers include former Harrison Central basketball star Tiffany Travis and Southern Miss…
Mississippi museum tells the story of how Black Americans fought for our freedom
“I thought... I said... I’m going to join the military.” It wouldn’t be that easy for Raylawni Branch. After all, it had only…
Black History Month Program designed for the youth in Biloxi
A program was held inside the community center on Howard Avenue in Biloxi to wrap up Black History Month. Ms. Frances Lurvern Gines, a 91-year-old lifelong…
Pass Christian Elementary students celebrate Black History Month
Pass Christian Elementary students celebrated Black History Month by hosting a program inside the gym. The performance was titled ‘Yes, You Can,’ which highlighted the idea that students…
Memorial Hospital celebrates Black History Month
Memorial Hospital held their Black History Month program to celebrate the significant contributions of team members and leaders within the health and wellness community. For 75 years, Memorial Health System…
Discover Black Heritage: Harrison County Court Judge Robin Midcalf
Through our Discover Black Heritage stories, each Thursday News 25’s Janae Jordan will introduce an African American making a difference in our community. On this week’s Discover…
Judy Meredith delivers keynote address as part of Black History Month events at Ole Miss
A retired professor and documentary maker used a Black History Month keynote address to celebrate change makers cross the U.S. Judy…
Discover Black Heritage: Climb CDC CEO Pastor John Whitfield
Through our Discover Black Heritage stories each Thursday, News 25’s Janae Jordan will introduce an African-American making a difference in our community. This week, News 25’s Janae Jordan…
Discover Black Heritage: Media Mogul Dorothy Wilson
In celebration of Black History Month, each Thursday News 25’s Janae Jordan will introduce an African American making a difference in our community. This week on WXXV’S Discover Black…
Discover Black Heritage: Stone Football’s John Feaster
In celebration of Black History Month, each Thursday News 25’s Janae Jordan will introduce an African American making a difference in our community. Tonight, on News 25’s Discover Black…
Two Gautier business owners work together for success
On this final day of February and Black History Month, we are spotlight two black-owned businesses that work together to sell their products. Delorise Nettles, the owner of…
Pass Road Elementary Holds Black History Month program
The fifth graders at Pass Road Elementary in Gulfport let freedom ring during their Black History program. Singing songs of freedom, positive change, and forward thinking, students learned…
Rhythm of the Coast: Kash’s musical gifts open doors and opportunities
It’s the last Rhythm of the Coast segment where News 25 features a black musician making history along the Coast. Kashus Colpepper has a voice…