Another outpouring of support for law enforcement in Gulfport today as South Mississippians cranked up the heat at a fish fry fundraiser for Deputy Jose Clay who was diagnosed with brain cancer last year. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson takes us…
Alzheimer’s Mississippi is hosting their annual Gulf Coast Caregiver Conference at the Knight Nonprofit Center. This helps keep caregivers and social workers up to date on advances when it comes to treating and caring for those with the disease. It…
Many people are a step closer to self-sufficiency thanks to the second annual Housing Resource and Health Fair. The Mississippi Regional Housing Authority Number 8 hosted the event to bring several vendors together to benefit citizens. Services include free vision screenings…
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer in both men and women in the United States. It is also one of only a few cancers that can be prevented. March is…
If you’re searching for your daily dose of inspiration, look no further. News 25’s Hank Davis joins us with the story of a woman with no limitations. We’ve all heard the old adage “age is just a number” and Maxine…
The month of March kicks off with Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. It’s an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system that incorrectly attacks the healthy tissues. Some of these symptoms include blurred vision, numbness, and even paralysis. More than 2.3…
Today News 25 brings you the story of a woman who pushes herself to the limit everyday while battling Parkinson’s and CIDP. Maxine Nelson turns 80-years-old this September, but she’s not slowing down anytime soon. Sometimes we need a little…
A Gulfport man returns to the Coast after California doctors remove a 130 pound tumor from his lower abdomen. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us to his homecoming in Gulfport this evening and shares more of his journey. A 130…
A man on a mission to cycle 10,000 miles across the country made his way through Gulfport today. This is all in an effort to raise money for those affected by childhood cancer. Kenneth Bettencourt says he’s supporting an effort…
A Gulfport man is set to return home this evening after California doctors removed a 130 pound tumor from his lower abdomen. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Gulfport with more on his journey and his homecoming.
During last night's Krewe of Neptune Parade in Biloxi, former Mayor Aj Holloway suffered a medical emergency. Holloway is expected to remain hospitalized until Monday for observation after experiencing a weak spell during the parade. The five-and-a-half-term Biloxi Mayor was…
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Dr. Vipul Patel and Coach Lou Holtz about Prostate Cancer.
Two very special children and their mothers were honored tonight at an Ocean Springs City Council meeting. News 25’s Hank Davis was there to get the story. A special proclamation by the City of Ocean Springs recognized ‘Rare Disease Day’…
Tonight at the Ocean Springs City Council meeting, some very special citizens will be honored at the city’s proclamation of Rare Disease Day. Amber Olsen of ‘Warriors for Willow’ and Dona Krystosek of ‘Little Levi,’ both mothers of children with…
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in Mississippi. Singing River Health System is trying to change that. Cardiologists in Pascagoula spent the morning performing non-invasive screenings. One looks at the carotid artery which identifies buildup in the…
Even though Valentine’s Day has passed, February is still all about hearts. In observance of National American Heart Month, a group of forty people were keeping their hearts healthy by participating in a one mile heart walk in Long Beach…
Now that Valentine’s Day is over, candy and chocolate hearts may be on sale, but your real heart will never be half the price. That’s why it’s very important to make sure it stays healthy. February is American Heart Month,…
They may be small, but these red hats are raising awareness for a major health concern in babies. About 40,000 babies are born every year with congenital heart defects, many requiring surgical or medical intervention. To spread the word about…
Future plans for the Chevron Refinery in Pascagoula put residents in the area on high alert. A group of residents who identify themselves as the Cherokee Concerned Citizens attended tonight’s MDEQ public hearing to speak out against two proposed projects.…
Members of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Sisters Solidarity group left for Jackson this morning to speak with state lawmakers about proposed legislation. About 20 men and women loaded on a bus from Biloxi and Gulfport to spend the day voicing…
Those without health insurance often go without getting the medical attention they need. That’s where the Bethel Free Health Clinic in Biloxi steps in, seeing about 1,400 uninsured patients each year. But the clinic, which runs on donations, is in…
Today is the 15th National Wear Red Day, a day that brings awareness to heart disease especially in women. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a look at how people along the Coast raised awareness about the wide spread disease. In…
Bel-Aire Elementary School is making major strides in the fight against breast cancer. The Gulfport elementary school’s gym was filled with pink this afternoon as kids chanted, shook pink pom-poms and held up signs that read ‘let’s beat cancer.’ The…
According to the South Mississippi AIDS Task Force, Mississippi ranks 10th in the nation among states with the highest number of newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS cases. They say of the newly diagnosed cases, African Americans are a higher percentage than other…