Biloxi High School students go into prom weekend with more perspective of the outcomes and dangers associated with drinking and driving. Law enforcement, AMR personnel and Biloxi firefighters came to the high school’s gym for an assembly on drinking and…
Have you ever wondered what it takes to run an entire school? Educators in Ocean Springs wanted local leaders to find out. The school district hosted their third annual Principal for a Day event where business leaders walked a day…
JACKSON – Public schools, universities and community colleges could see increased funding under a Fiscal 2017 budget passed by the Senate today, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said. “The Senate budget reflects our priorities with increased funding for education and lower…
In a bill passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives, students won’t be the only ones receiving grades from teachers. Under the Parent Involvement and Accountability Act, teachers would be required to grade parents on their involvement with their child’s…
March 7th through the 12th is National Boys and Girls Club Week. Each day, clubs across the nation are educating youth on specific topics that will benefit their future. Today was all about education and career development. A group of…
Members of Leadership Gulf Coast have a better idea of the area’s rich history of culture after activities in Biloxi. It was a day devoted to the Coast’s culture and heritage, enjoyed by 38 people who were all part of…
Tonight, University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park campus held its annual Networking and Job Fair. Over 30 employers from all along the Coast set up shop in the Hardy Hall ballroom to seek potential new employees. Nearly 140 students from…
A student at Ocean Springs High School is one of 14 students in the nation offered to benefit from one of the top scholarship programs in the nation. Now she’s ready to take on life as a rebel, an Ole…
More than 200 students from surrounding high schools and community colleges got a taste of the life of a Golden Eagle. Today, USM’s Gulf Park campus had the chance to show off all they have to offer prospective students during…
Ninety-seven percent is great but why not shoot for 100 percent? That was the message today at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School to their third graders. In 17 school days, third graders at Popp’s Ferry Elementary and around the state will…
There’s nothing like a good story. There were plenty to go around at Bayou View Elementary today. Gulfport students joined thousands of others across the nation to celebrate “Read Across America Day” and Dr. Seuss’ birthday. The popular children’s author…
Have you ever tried to solve a Rubik’s Cube in less than five minutes? Well, there’s a machine that’s built to do just that. It was built by a local student here on the Coast. It’s just one of the…
Students and staff at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are celebrating Black History Month through artistic expression. Stroll through the Jefferson Davis campus library and you may be able to recognize important African-American figures, from President Barack Obama to pop…
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A bill to use state money to pay for private school tuition or for home schooling is off the table, but Mississippi house members are keeping alive a plan that could allow students to transfer from poor-performing public school districts…
Due to popular demand, the Moss Point Visionary Circle has decided to add a second bus to their sixth annual Bloody Sunday trip. There were already 50 Moss Point High School students signed up to attend the group’s trip to…
One of the parents heading to Jackson to fight on behalf of public education is Gulfport School District parent Becky Guidry, also a member of Fed up with 50th. She joins us live in the studio.
A group of parents around the state have been fighting for more funding for public schools and now they’re taking that fight to Jackson. On Wednesday, Fed up with 50th will head to Jackson to make sure their members of…
Students from Pass Road Elementary School now know all about an African-American Civil Rights figure. Children sang, clapping together for a Black History Month program held in the school gym. Parents and students came to watch actress Billie Jean Young…
Both education committees in the Mississippi Legislature have passed bills that would allow students to attend public charter schools located in districts outside their own. As the law stands now, students must live in the school district where the charter…
Seventh and eighth graders in Biloxi will soon have a new junior high to call their own. Tonight, during a Biloxi school board meeting, parents and students got a first look at the school that’s currently in the works. Architects…
A brand new junior high school is on its way to Biloxi. Tonight, the public gets to see the design for the first time. The school will be built on Jam Lane, just a few miles from Biloxi High School.…
A program called “Amazing Alligators” was held this morning at the National Seashore Park in Ocean Springs. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson went to the park to learn about the reptiles and thankfully came out unharmed to tell us about it.…
Some Ocean Springs students got up close and personal here at WXXV News 25’s studio. Sixth graders from St. Alphonsus Catholic School got a firsthand look at what goes into putting on a daily news broadcast this morning and sat…