National HIV Testing Day
Today is National HIV Testing Day and you can get screened for free in Gulfport until 7 p.m. Today only, free testing is taking place at the Walgreens located at the corner of Highway 49 and Dedeaux Road in Gulfport.…
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Crunch Fitness opens in Long Beach
There is a new place to sweat it out in Long Beach. Crunch Fitness opened its doors on Friday. Today, they are hosting their first open house event. Crunch Fitness Regional Manager Mike Goodspell tells News 25 anyone and everyone…
Veteran blames Biloxi VA for health complications
A Marine Corps veteran says his life will never be the same because of a misdiagnosis made back in 2010 by the Biloxi VA. “We went from having a good life to struggling.” Dialysis five days a week, an amputated…
Senior Matters: stretch and strengthening class
Many senior citizens have joint problems, whether it is arthritis or otherwise so it is crucial to minimize stress on these joints by moving them. Stretch class participant Gloris Peterson said, “When you come in new, they make you feel…
2018 Health and Safety Conference
Today kicked off the first day of the Southeast Premier Safety and Health Conference at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi. Safety and health leaders from some of the most prestigious companies in the southeast joined together to educate and collaborate.…
Harrison County mosquito control out in full force
Four mosquitoes have been tested positive for West Nile Virus in Louisiana. “Well, Animal Planet named the mosquito the deadliest animal on the planet.” Mosquito bites kill more than one million people each year. Mosquito control crews work year round,…
Free summer meals program
The Harrison County School District is hosting a free summer meals program. Free meals will be available Mondays through Fridays starting June 4th until July 27th. Breakfast is served from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Lunch is served from 11…
Coastal Trauma Care Region Symposium
Trauma patient care can save lives. Today, the ones on the front lines gathered on the Coast to learn from each other. The 17th annual Mississippi Coastal Trauma Care Symposium took over the IP Casino starting today. The symposium puts…
Pascagoula shines a light for organ donation
Tonight, Pascagoula and Singing River Hospital held a ceremony to shed a light on the importance of organ donation. Mayor Dane Maxwell, along with officials from Singing River Health System and the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency, gathered at the Round…
Brett Favre on concussions
Former NFL Quarterback Brett Favre shared his opinion today on concussions in sports. When asked how many he had suffered, Favre said three or four that he knew of, but said that he likely suffered hundreds if not thousands during…
Ole Miss student diagnosed with Tuberculosis
Mississippi's state Health Department says it has diagnosed a student at the University of Mississippi with tuberculosis. Health officials say they're trying to identify other students on the Oxford campus who may be exposed to infection and plan to…
Construction affects health of community in East Biloxi
Tonight, the East Biloxi community attended the Biloxi Council Meeting to share their concerns about the way in which the $355 million infrastructure project being carried out by Oscar Renda Contractors has impacted their health and wealth. The infrastructure work…
Planting seeds for educational growth
Future leaders of tomorrow gathered in Biloxi today for this year’s 4H Spring Break Day camp at the MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center. News 25’s Toni Miles takes us behind the scenes as Harrison County students use sodas, jump…
Girl Get Your Life Together
News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Shelia Rivers about "Girl Get Your Life Together" workshop on May 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd. For more information and registration please visit Search Rivers Psychotherapy on Evenbrite.
March Of Dimes
News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Aleshia Jones about the Breastfeeding and Premature Awareness Day by the March of Dimes. On March 27th, 9 am to 3 pm at the Biloxi Bolton Building.
Sick raccoons still a hazard for pet owners in Long Beach
The total number of raccoons carrying the viral disease that has recently broke out in Long Beach keeps growing. Long Beach Animal Control has now collected more than one hundred raccoons with distemper throughout the city. Animal control officers were…
St. Martin North Elementary wins U.S. Apple Association grant
St. Martin North Elementary School has landed the top spot in a national competition, edging out 275 other schools across the nation for a $10,000 grant. Students at St. Martin North Elementary showed off some fancy footwork and they have…
Vas Madness
A new study shows this time of year men tend to schedule their vasectomies during March Madness to stay home and enjoy the college basketball tournament. News 25’s Jaylon Morris got in touch with a local urologist to check in…
Mississippi's Healthiest School In The State
News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Eugenia King and Cicely Wallis about wining the award for Mississippi's Healthiest School In The State.
March of Dimes
Every child born deserves to have the best start to life possible and that’s the purpose of the March of Dimes. The March of Dimes is an international organization designed to raise funds for the cases of babies born prematurely.…
Second pediatric flu death reported in Mississippi
The Mississippi State Department of Health reports the second confirmed pediatric flu death for the 2017-2018 season. Officials say this death occurred in central Mississippi. State Epidemiologist Dr. Byers said influenza activity has decreased from the previous week, but still…
Allergy season in South Mississippi
If you’ve walked outside recently, you’ve probably seen signs that the spring season is upon us. With it comes a new allergy season in South Mississippi and that can mean misery for allergy sufferers. But don’t despair, as News 25’s…
Jump Rope for Heart
Dozens of students at Pecan Park Elementary in Ocean Springs broke out their jump ropes this morning. The students kicked off Healthy Heart Month by introducing ‘Jump Rope for Heart.’ The fundraiser is put on by the American Heart Association.…
Bill to ban abortions after 15 weeks passed in MS House
Mississippi lawmakers are pushing ahead with a bill that could make the state the first to ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, setting up a possible court challenge. Mississippi already bans most abortions after 20 weeks. It’s tied…