While most high school students spend their free time playing on their computers, Harrison Central High School senior Blake Martin is building it. It all started in sixth grade when his uncle taught him about the parts of a computer.…
A local D’Iberville High School student lost her life four years ago. Her mother and a family friend chose to remember her by giving back to the community. Hollie Gonsoulin was a young girl who touched many lives throughout her…
It’s time for back to the lab with the Jackson County FabLab. They will be holding an open house in Vancleave tomorrow to let the community know their doors are open to more than just students. Since the FabLab’s staff…
Back to school means back to the books and Mississippi school districts are making sure students are able to learn to their fullest potential. Starting this school year, all Mississippi school districts are implementing the new Algebra Nation program. A…
College students are now getting ready to head back to the books. David Pitalo from Best Buy has every tech savvy thing your student may need this school year.
The United Way of South Mississippi and the Junior Auxilary of Gulfport partnered once again for their annual Fill the Bus campaign. Today, they delivered thousands of school supplies to students in the area. Last month, Walmart supercenters throughout the…
All students are officially back to school in South Mississippi as Gulfport students headed back for their first day this morning. The smell of art supplies and the sound of music filled the halls of Pass Road Elementary School as…
In Jackson County, Ocean Springs School District also headed back to school today. For the seventh and eighth graders at the middle school, it wasn’t a typical day in the classroom. The morning started off with a pep-rally where teachers…
Nervous jitters, big smiles, hallways echoing the sound of shuffling feet: a sound heard in schools throughout Harrison County as the first day of the new school year got underway. Dr. Shelly Simmons shared a lot of hugs and conversations…
Mississippi State University and the Mississippi National Guard announced a new program that will ensure free tuition for Mississippi National Guard service members enrolled full-time at MSU. The program builds on current National Guard education benefits to create a unique…
Today was the first day of school in Biloxi. Biloxi Upper Elementary School students unloaded their buses this morning and were welcomed with smiles and hugs by teachers and staff. After about eight weeks away, students rushed into the gym…
Students at Quarles Elementary School in Long Beach were welcomed back to class from summer break with a splash of color this morning. Monday may be the first day of school for Quarles Elementary students, but Principal Dr. Jan Hanson…
The first day of school is still a few days away for those in Gulfport, but teachers and staff from Crossroads Elementary School were in a group setting today to hear from a special inspirational speaker. Larry Bell is a…
All of Moss Point School District staff gathered this morning at Magnolia Middle School to get ready and motivated for the new school year. If you hear a little buzz around South Mississippi, it may be people talking about the…
While Pass Christian students had a head start on the school year, it’s the final countdown for many other young people in South Mississippi with the school year just days away. On Monday, Jackson County, Biloxi, and Long Beach schools…
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…
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…
A local Gulfport teacher got a sweet surprise today just in time for back to school. Samantha Fabacher, a first grade teacher at Bel Aire Elementary, thought she was attending a regular back to school meeting, but instead ‘Help a…
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…
In less than a week, the sound of pitter-pattering feet and excited chatter will fill the halls of Harrison County Schools. While some teachers are sprucing up their classrooms for the school year, News 25’s Toni Miles takes us behind…
Next week is someone we all know and love’s birthday. The wizard who has been capturing children’s hearts through reading for many years: Harry Potter. The Long Beach Public Library hosted a birthday celebration in honor of Harry Potter’s wizardry.…
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…
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.…
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…