PreK4Ward in Gulfport Prepares Kids for Kindergarten
Recent studies are showing how important Pre-Kindergarten classes are for four year olds and their development.
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MS Department of Health Urges Parents to Take Steps to Prevent Lead Poisoning
Hundreds of Mississippi children suffer from lead poisoning each year, yet lead poisoning is preventable.
Hard Rock Biloxi Packs Backpacks for Kids for the Bay Area Food Bank
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi has partnered with the Bay Area Food Bank to help meet the needs of children in the community.
Local Church Aims to Help Immigrant Children in Mississippi
Friday, El Pueblo, a Methodist church advocating for immigrants, held a training session for leaders in the Gulf Coast community.
Two New Cases of Enterovirus D68 Confirmed in Mississippi
Monday, the Mississippi State Department of Health (M.S.D.H.) confirms two new Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) cases in Mississippi residents.
First Case of Enterovirus Confirmed in Mississippi
Enterovirus, the respiratory illness that's been sweeping the nation, has made its way to Mississippi.
First Case of Enterovirus D68 Confirmed in Mississippi
The Mississippi State Department of Health (M.S.D.H.) confirms the first Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) case in a Mississippi resident.
Baby Palooza is Big Success Over Weekend
WXXV and Gulfport OBGYN co-sponsored Baby Palooza last weekend, and the event was a huge success.
Keesler Holds Special Sesame Street Show for Kids
Families at Keesler Air Force Base got the chance to take part in the U.S.O.'s Sesame Street Experience Friday.
In the Zone Childcare Announces New, Larger Facility
In the Zone Child Care Services in Ocean Springs will now become the largest daycare in the state with the announcement of their new facility.
Doctors Warn Parents of Enterovirus in Kids
Cases have been confirmed in neighboring states, Alabama and Louisiana, but not yet in Mississippi.
M.D.O.T. Brings Awareness to Child Passenger Safety Week
With motor vehicle crashes being a leading killer of children ages 1 to 13, it is critical that parents use age and size appropriate child restraints to reduce these deaths.
North Bay Civitan Club Hold Teddy Bear Drive for Kids
The North Bay Civitan Club of D'Iberville and St. Martin is holding a teddy bear drive.
Young School Kids Learn About 9/11 Attacks
Americans will never forget what happened on this day 13 years ago and how the 9/11 attacks affected everyone in our country, but what about those who were not born yet when the towers fell?
Gun Safety Comes Into Question After Girl Kills Instructor
The accidental shooting death of a firing range instructor in Arizona by a 9-year-old girl firing an Uzi submachine gun has raised questions about children and gun safety.
National Cos. Partner to Bring Healthy Lifestyle to Students
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month across the United States.
State Superintendent of Edu. Talks Benefits of Common Core
Wednesday, Dr. Carey Wright, State Superintendent of Education's, main message was about the benefits of Common Core.
State Superintendent of Education Visits Gulf Coast
Changes in the way we're educating our children is a popular topic around the country.
Two National Companies to Fund Program in MS for 6,000 Elementary School Children
The Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi (The Partnership), Subway Restaurants, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Mississippi announced Wednesday a collaboration that will bring a physical activity and healthy eating program to approximately 6,000 elementary school children around the State of Mississippi.