Alpha Kappa Alpha International Impact Day
Today was Alpha Kappa Alpha Incorporated’s International Impact Day and the sorority’s local chapter decided to donate the money they raised to a Mississippi HBCU. AKA chapters from all across…
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Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort helps Afghanistan refugees
One South Mississippi casino is helping those impacted by the recent withdrawal in Afghanistan through two big donations. Two separate organizations aiding Afghans received $25,000 each from the Scarlet…
Shaggy’s offering free burgers and beer to Louisiana residents
To anyone who has evacuated from Louisiana, Shaggy’s is offering free food to help ease the road to recovery. A free burger, fries, and beer is being…
Local seven-year-old cook helping Hurricane Ida victims one plate at a time
A seven-year-old Gulfport resident has decided that he wants to use his culinary skills to give back to those impacted by Hurricane Ida. Seven-year-old…
Fundraiser for family of La’Mello Parker
A fundraiser will be held for the family of La’Mello Parker, the three-month-old baby who was shot and killed back in May during a shootout between police and the infant’s…
Local business owner making gift baskets for nurses
Our hospitals have been battling what seems like a never-ending fight with COVID-19 and a local boutique owner wants to make sure nurses know they are appreciated. Brandin…
Volunteers deliver care packages to local healthcare heroes
To help out healthcare workers who are on the front lines combating COVID, volunteers from the Hancock Chamber and Hancock County Community Development Foundation came together to make…
Comeback Coolers heading to Nashville to help flood victims
The local organization Comeback Coolers is heading to Tennessee to help flood victims. They’ll bring their Comeback Coolers filled with drinks and goodies to those rebuilding while…
Free food distribution to feed those in need in Gulfport
Today in Gulfport, multiple local organizations came together to feed those in need. At the Goldin Sports Complex in Orange Grove, Gulfport residents started lining up, securing their spot to ensure they received a free food box. Dorothy Travis…
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell donates van to Calhoun County
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department received information that another Mississippi sheriff’s department was in need of a new van so Sheriff Mike Ezell jumped into action to make sure they were taken care of. Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office…
March of the Mayors comes full circle in Gulfport
Four weeks of food collection came to an end in Gulfport Friday as everyone involved with the March of the Mayors boxed food ready for distribution across the Coast. The March of the Mayors came to an…
March of the Mayors: Cities collecting for food pantries
While carnival season is officially over, there is one event that’s still going on. That’s the March for Mayor. It’s happening in each coastal city and in the City of Biloxi they’re collecting cans of tuna. It’s…
Local 12-year old Jaylen Finley’s selfless birthday wish
It’s Jaylen Finley’s 12th birthday, his one and only birthday wish was to feed the homeless. News 25’s Sabria Reid takes us to Back Bay Mission in Biloxi where Jaylen and his family fed those in need.…
Bernie Sanders’ mittens, memes help raise $1.8M for charity
About those wooly mittens that U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders wore to the presidential inauguration, sparking endless quirky memes across social media? They’ve helped to raise $1.8 million for charitable organizations in Sanders’ home state of Vermont, the independent senator announced Wednesday.…
Second blood drive in honor of Ansley Gilich
The Gulf Coast community once again showed its support of eight-year-old Ansley Gilich today with a blood drive in her honor at the Slavonian Lodge. Ansley, the granddaughter of Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich, was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukemia…
VFW Post 5699 hosting service workshop supporting local veterans
Doing service never goes out of style. Saturday at VFW Post 5699 in Ocean Springs, the Gulf Coast District 1 VFW Auxiliary is hosting a crafts workshop from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Those who volunteer will…
Loaves and Fishes offering extended services to the community
COVID-19 has caused the need for help to go up exponentially, one Biloxi based non-profit is going above and beyond to meet the needs of those in our local community while also expanding their services. Like it’s…
Catch Together Program distribution gives back to the community
We’re all in the same boat together, just one reason local fishermen, the nonprofit Extra Table, and others have jumped on board with the newly launched Catch Together program. A special delivery at food banks throughout South Mississippi, 13,000 pounds…
Police officer pays for shoplifting suspects’ holiday dinner
SOMERSET, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts police officer declined to charge two women accused of trying to steal groceries for the children — and instead bought them Christmas dinner. Somerset Officer Matt Lima responded to a report of shoplifting Dec.…
IP Casino announces Wreaths of Hope contest results
Local nonprofits went bell-to-bell in a wreath decorating competition. The IP Hotel Casino Resort Spa hosted a friendly competition giving away $10,000 to those who help Gulf Coast families. The IP Hotel and Casino counted all votes…
IP donates to local food banks
In the spirit of giving, the IP Hotel and Casino donated $40,000 in food and goods to three local food banks on the Coast. Since Thanksgiving, the IP Hotel and Casino planned to give back to the…
Blind Tiger partners with CASA for holiday donation drive
Sharing is caring so don’t forget to donate to your favorite local charity this holiday season. The Blind Tiger partnered with CASA of Hancock County for the fourth year challenging the community and local businesses to match…
Long Beach car dealership and the Grinch team up to provide warm socks to the homeless
A local car dealership teamed up with one Christmas character that’s an unlikely helper: the Grinch! Chuck Ryan Cars of Long Beach held their inaugural Christmas Sock hop with the Grinch, collecting socks for the homeless. Maybe…
Sparklight donates to local food banks
Sparklight associates in the Biloxi and Pascagoula areas donated several hundred pounds of food and other goods to two area food banks this holiday season to help feed families in need, Loaves & Fishes community kitchen in Biloxi and Our…