21 Years after Katrina Gulf Coast tree sculptures keep stories of resilience alive
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- For nearly 20 years, sculptures of marine life carved from standing dead trees along Highway 90 have served as…
Recovery
Supplies rushed to communities isolated by Helene as death toll rises to at least 107
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A crisis unfolded in western North Carolina as officials rushed to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas without power and cellular service Monday, three days after Hurricane Helene ripped across the U.S.…
WXXV'S Ethan Krauss is at the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. check presentation for Moss Point tornado recovery
In Moss Point, one sorority presented a check to help with the continuing recovery after last year’s devastating tornado. WXXV’s Ethan Krauss is in Moss…
Debris pick up to resume in Moss Point
Debris pick-up will resume in the tornado-damaged areas of Moss Point this Monday, December 4th. The city expects the pick-up to take several days.
Moss Point citizens looking for answers on rebuild
Tragedy struck Moss Point a month ago when an EF-2 tornado swept through the area. Now, officials and citizens alike are banding together to pick up the pieces.…
Recovering on the Court: Pascagoula hosting alumni games vs. Moss Point
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- On Saturday, Pascagoula High School is hosting alumni basketball games versus Moss Point, with all proceeds going towards the MPHS basketball…
How to help Moss Point recover from the tornado
South Mississippi residents are no strangers to cleaning up after storms -- and how to help those who are most affected. Groups and organizations already are gathering supplies Moss Point residents will need as part of the cleanup efforts. If…
Clean up and recovery continues in Pass Christian
One Harrison County city took quite a few hits during last year’s storm season, but is making progress and heading toward a full recovery. Tropical Storm Cristobal and Hurricane Zeta caused millions of dollars in damage in…
Hurricane Zeta clean up and recovery continues in Pass Christian
It’s been more than two months since Hurricane Zeta made landfall as a category two hurricane, leaving a trail of destruction here throughout South Mississippi and clean up continues to this day. Some federal assistance is becoming…
Hurricane Zeta recovery one week later
With all the Election Day coverage, some local business leaders are still keeping Hurricane Zeta recovery efforts on the radar and at the top of the list here in South Mississippi. It’s been about a week since…
Mississippi State Department of Health begins weekly reporting of people that have recovered from COVID-19
On Wednesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health began reporting an estimate of how many people have recovered from COVID-19. To calculate the number of recoveries, the department includes people who tested positive more than 14 days ago and were not hospitalized in…
Over half a million people have recovered from COVID-19, Johns Hopkins University reports
Over half a million people have recovered from COVID-19 worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. As of Thursday morning, the university reported 528,000 recoveries from the novel coronavirus. Most of the recoveries have occurred in China, where the pandemic began.…
Smart Recovery self-management and recovery training
A new type of recovery is gaining some light on the Coast that steers away from tradition. Smart Recovery is a growing alternative to the 12 step program. Smart Recovery is secular and scientific based where they use a different…
Biking around the country for a cause
One man is traveling across the country to raise awareness and fight addiction one state at a time. Jim Downs has spent the last 16 days on his trike and he doesn’t plan on hitting the breaks any time soon.…
Assistant principal shares past alcohol addiction
According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence drinking causes 88,000 deaths a year. April is Alcohol Awareness Month and News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spoke to an assistant principal in Ocean Springs who has an inspiring story for…
Fish hatchery ran by recovering addicts makes sale
The Aruka House Fish Farm in Moss Point is run by workers that are in the process of recovering from drug addictions. The newly established fish farm made its very first sale today since it opened six months ago. Inside…
Hurricane Nate Recovery Update
The Mississippi Gulf Coast and South Mississippi has shifted to the recovery phase in the aftermath of Hurricane Nate. There have still been no injuries reported in relation to Nate, and the focus is now on restoring electrical power to…
William Carey College of Medicine reopens after tornado damage
After seven months of rebuilding from the January tornado, William Carey University’s College of Medicine building is back open. Students started classes on Monday in their brand new facility, but today they celebrated with a ribbon cutting. “I remember getting…
Ministry works to change lives of homeless
The homeless are getting a roof over their head and a lifestyle change at a ministry house in Moss Point. Most who come to the Arukah House are suffering with an addiction, but leave craving something entirely different. “I know…
Recovery Progressing Quickly at William Carey University
January 21st a tornado tore through William Carey University’s Hattiesburg campus, destroying nearly everything in its path. In less than two weeks, the electricity has been turned back on in several buildings, students have resumed classes either online on in…
President Trump Speaks to Governor Bryant Regarding Tornado Recovery
President Donald Trump intends to expedite the recovery process for those in Hattiesburg and Petal. He says he will sign the major disaster declaration as soon as possible. This is according to Governor Phil Bryant who spoke with the president…
Beginning the Recovery Process in Hattiesburg
News 25 has been updating you on the situation in Hattiesburg as the Pine Belt region begins to repair the damage done by a deadly tornado this past weekend. Brick by brick the people of Hattiesburg, Petal and the surrounding…
Tornado Response and Recovery
This afternoon in Forrest County, Governor Phil Bryant, officials with MEMA, and members of several volunteer relief organizations met to give an update on the widespread damage. They also discussed the plans they’ve put in place to organize a smooth…