giving back

Comeback Coolers organization is ready to help out

You can help those affected by Hurricane Laura in other ways. Comeback Coolers is preparing to go to the areas affected by Laura sometime next weekend. They bring ice chests with drinks, snacks, and supplies to areas struck by natural…

St. Martin High student organizes blood drive

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, one St. Martin High School student has volunteered his time to help others and that’s just what he did tonight. The life of a high school senior can be a very busy one, but for St.…

Ocean Springs first responders helps family after fire

On August 11th in Ocean Springs, a stove fire ruined what was supposed to be a good meal for a mother and her four kids. After the Ocean Springs fire and police department arrived on scene to assist with the…

Huge delivery of school supplies donated to local students

What started off as just a Facebook post turned into a huge community effort bringing in over $30,000 worth of school supplies to teachers in Harrison and Hancock counties. Theses supplies were divided up and brought to schools where they…

Final countdown for school supplies drive for Cool Kidz Club

With each passing day, more school districts are continuing to open and the need for basic school supplies is at an all-time high due to the financial difficulties caused by COVID. One local non-profit has stepped up to help fill…

Fab Lab donates masks to Jackson County schools

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, schools have added a new item to their annual back-to-school supplies list. However local organizations like the Jackson County Fab Lab are helping to get students masks. The Fab Lab of Jackson County, a STEM…

Back-to-School Giveaway Jamboree

Nothing says back to school like a new book bag. This evening more than 400 kids from the Gulf Coast drove away with a new backpack at the third annual Back to School Giveaway Jamboree at Gulfport Central Middle School.…

Joyce’s Cool Cutz in Gulfport hosting benefit tomorrow

Joyce’s Cool Cutz Salon in Gulfport isn’t cutting corners when it comes to raising money for a wheelchair accessible van for one of their stylists. About two weeks ago, a client was inspired by hard working stylist Stephanie and her…

Support local seniors by helping with 'Adopt a Grandparent Day'

Often what’s called the ‘golden years’ of life aren’t so golden. On average, 60 percent of residents in senior care facilities don’t get any visits from friends or family members, but it was a first-hand encounter that prompted a South…

CASA of Harrison County hosting school supply drive

CASA has long been known as a non-profit group that helps children during the legal process and court proceedings in cases of alleged abuse or neglect. CASA of Harrison County is collecting much-needed school supplies to help equip local children…

CASA of Harrison County hosting school supply drive

CASA has long been known as a non-profit group that helps children during the legal process and court proceedings in cases of alleged abuse or neglect. CASA of Harrison County is collecting much-needed school supplies to help equip local children…

Pascagoula Rotary Club giving $35,750 in scholarships

The Pascagoula Rotary Club had their annual scholarship awards ceremony. This is the largest Rotary Club scholarship program across the Coast. For top scholarship winner Bettina Boland, this scholarship money will aid her as she attends Mississippi State University with…

Hard Rock Café showing gratitude to healthcare heroes

The Hard Rock Café is taking ‘love all, serve all’ to a whole new level, especially for our healthcare workers on the front lines. Our healthcare heroes typically don’t get holidays and they’re always on standby, ready to lend a…

Local organization helps out Coast Guard

Saturday afternoon Magnolia MOPAR caravanned to the Kiln to bring toiletries to the Coast Guard. While the local group loves their cars, its main purpose is to serve others and give back. The members’ sleek cars are simply what they…

Helping all kids succeed in school

Hope Haven Children’s Advocacy Center in Hancock County is making sure students have the supplies they need to succeed in this upcoming school year. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more.