WWII, Korean war veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Reaching a century of life is a milestone few ever see, but, a war veteran is celebrating just that. This is a big…
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Local veteran celebrates 100th birthday with the Mississippi Seawolves
Robert Richard is a father, veteran, and a recent member of the triplet digit club.Mr. Richard was born on March 7th, 1925 and retired from the US…
WWII veteran honored in Long Beach
The Long Beach Board of Aldermen honored a member of the Greatest Generation last night. City officials took some time out of their regular meeting to recognize Long beach resident…
WXXV News 25 staff honors veterans in their families
WXXV News 25 staff members honor their families on Veterans Day. Those service members serving as far back as World War II to recent conflicts. WXXV News…
Pascagoula High School hosting Veterans Day lunch
Pascagoula High School is hosting a Veterans Day lunch. It's happening November 8th, starting at 10 AM. A program kicks off the event, with a lunch following at the…
Stone County veteran Harry Crawford celebrates 95 years
WXXV had the opportunity to speak with South Mississippian Harry Crawford, who’s lived an amazing life. Harry is a veteran, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a great grandfather and soon…
Coast residents can nominate a veteran for commendation program
Do you have a special veteran in your life? You're able to nominate them for the 2024 Veteran Congressional Commendation program. Residents can nominate a veteran from now until November…
Harrison County pays respect to veterans lost to suicide for Veteran Suicide Prevention Month
"You know, just let everybody know you're not alone. We are not alone, though the demons in the head tell you're all alone, and they're…
Pascagoula renames street after local D-Day veteran
On Tuesday night, the Pascagoula City Council passed a motion to rename McVey Court into Jim McInnis court, their way of honoring a local hero. Jim McInnis is a…
Mississippi honoring veterans this election season
Mississippi is honoring veterans this election season. Secretary of State Michael Watson announced the "Vote in Honor of a Veteran" program. Residents can dedicate their vote to a veteran…
103-year-old WWII vet honored by Mississippi
A local World War II veteran was honored by the state of Mississippi in recognition of Older Americans Month. “To live that long is remarkable,…
Birthday celebration for WWII veteran happening February 10th
On February 10, a World War II veteran will be turning 100 years old. William Jarrell served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Independence, even…
105th birthday celebration in honor of local World War II veteran and Civil Rights activist
A 105th birthday celebration was held Sunday at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport. Attendees celebrated the long life of Mr. Taylor Howard, a World War II veteran, Civil Rights activist, entrepreneur, and…
Building Homes for Heroes gives Gulfport veteran a new home
A veteran in Gulfport received a new home free of charge. James and Tammy have been nomads for the last two and a half years. Now,…
Local WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Ocean Springs
The Ocean Springs community held a celebration to honor a World War II veteran who hit an incredible milestone. World War II veteran William ‘Bill’ Ellzey celebrated…
Remains of Private Andrew Ladner return home after 80 years
In February, News 25 told you about Andrew Ladner, a World War II Army soldier whose remains were missing after he was killed in battle during…
Retired Air Force Pilot and Community Leader Dick Wilson dies
Military veteran and Gulf Coast community leader Dick Wilson died this morning at the age of 91. Dick Wilson was born on June 5th, 1930 in Wabash, Indiana. In…
Oldest known WWII veteran dies at 112
The oldest World War II veteran has died today at the age of 112. Lawrence Brooks had just celebrated his birthday in September. He was born in Norwood, Louisiana in 1909 as…
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association honors 98-year-old World War II Veteran
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A 98-year-old World War II Veteran received what he considers the "surprise of a lifetime" over the weekend. Jeff Haynie, a 98-year-old World War II Veteran, stepped outside his home in Gulfport to the sound…
104-year-old vet collects Valentine's cards
Valentine's Day was extra-special for one Purple Heart recipient. One hundred and four-year-old Major Bill White was hoping to gather about a hundred Valentine’s Day cards to add to his scrapbook collection. Well, he did that and more, White received…
Gulfport Navy veteran turns 100
If you’re looking for the secret to a long and happy life, we might have found the answers. Today, a veteran on the Gulf Coast turned the big 100 and revealed her tricks for making it to a century. It…
96-year-old veteran runs Coast to Coast
Here is a story that will inspire you to stick to your New Year’s Resolutions. A World War II veteran, nearly a century old, is seeing the country on foot. 4.72 miles: that’s how far 96-year-old World War II Navy…
Retired Seabee’s final wish
Many people worry about how they’ll be remembered when they pass away. For Retired Seabee Sam Bass, he wants to be remembered by his peers. Bass died on July 13th at 88 one of his last wishes was to have…
Local veteran celebrates 102nd birthday
A special birthday party happened this afternoon for one Navy veteran on our Coast. “I don’t feel like I’m 102, that’s a big number. I feel great.” Marion Ritchie was born in 1917 and served as a Navy Yeoman’s Captain…