CBC Youth Services Director honored for his work
Dr. John Hartsell, director of youth programs at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport, has been named Senior Civilian of the Year. He stopped by WXXV to talk…
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Increase in gun violence among youth in Gulfport
With the recent increase of gun violence among the youth in Gulfport, one community leader speaks about the steps that need to be taken to stop the violence.…
Gulfport Mayor’s Youth Council Gives Back to the Community
A group of Gulfport high schoolers are spending their Spring Break giving back to the community. The Gulfport Mayor’s Youth Council is in its inaugural year and they’re wasting no time helping others out this spring. They have adopted the…
Boys and Girls Club Career Day
The Boys and Girls Club has a constant goal of helping youth in the community reach their full potential. Today, youth along the Coast have the opportunity to explore different career paths. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Gulfport…
Bacot McCarty Foundation Kicks Off Fundraising Season
The Gulf Coast can look forward to seeing $200,000 going toward local education and cultural programs.
Local Trainer Plans to Open Gym/Dance Studio in Gulfport
After the Gulfport P.A.L. center closed in Gaston Point, Rickey Toles knew he needed to give the community a safe space to exercise and learn.
Gulfport Police Athletic League Closes Its Doors
The Gulfport Police Athletic League, known as P.A.L., has closed its door indefinitely.
Gulf Coast Kwanzaa Coalition Celebrates 4th Night
Monday night was the second to last night of Kwanzaa, and the Gulf Coast Kwanzaa Coalition is focusing on its youth.
Initiative Trains Local Youth in Coastal Restoration to Assist in Gulf Oil Spill Recovery
Through the Gulf Coast Restoration Initiative, teens and young adults gain skills in aquatic resource management and coastal habitat monitoring.
E-Cigarette Usage on the Rise
More than a quarter of a million youth who had never smoked a cigarette used electronic cigarettes in 2013, according to a C.D.C. study published in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research.