The D’Iberville/St. Martin community came together this morning to pack some Christmas cheer into boxes. These boxes contained a turkey, canned food, and everything you would need to create a traditional Christmas meal. These community members packed 63 boxes. These…
Today at Long Beach High School, some classes were ‘can’celled. Over the past few weeks, the students hosted their annual food drive, but this year, with a little added competition, students really showed out. On Friday, teachers took all of…
The holidays can be a tough time for many people, but one local organization wants to make sure everyone has a very merry Christmas this year. Feed my Sheep will be serving up a traditional southern Christmas dinner for those…
Two schools in Long Beach have been in competition, but for a good cause. Harper McCaughan Elementary and Long Beach High School set out to see who could raise the most money for a city wide bike drive. ‘Tis the…
With the holidays here, one local seventh grader has decided to help those in need. Alicia Young began her sock drive in November to help supply socks this holiday season to children in need and the homeless. So far, hundreds…
The holidays are all about giving back and what better way to do that than to help a family in need on the Gulf Coast. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini spoke with one local family who could use a little extra…
The holidays are a stressful time of year for many families, but to make sure no child is empty-handed on Christmas morning one local nonprofit is asking the community to donate toys. It might not be Santa’s Workshop, but one…
The Beta Club at Woolmarket Elementary School has been collecting toys for the Toys for Tots Program since mid-November and today they wrapped up the donations. Local marines came to pick up the toys today and they had boxes filled…
It’s time to clean out your closets. Right here in Gulfport, a coat drive is being held December 5th and 6th and they need donations. It’s sponsored by Amanda and Associates, Chick-Fil-A in Gulfport, and the Gulfport School District. Their…
Many of us have and will continue to enjoy the company of our family and loved ones for the holidays, but some, including little children right here in South Mississippi, will not have that memorable experience this Christmas because their…
If you were driving around the Gulf Coast yesterday you might have seen a few hundred motorcycles. Hundreds of bikers revved up their engines for a good cause. Asgard Buff with the Asgard Motorcycle Club said, “Today, we are doing…
Feed my Sheep in Gulfport celebrated Thanksgiving a day early, feeding the needy and making them feel like family. Merle Johnson has been volunteering at Feed my Sheep for close to six years now and her favorite day to serve…
In the spirit of giving back, two local men made sure everyone will have a dinner on Thanksgiving. Timothy Bolling and Shamek Moore handed out two hundred turkeys to anyone who was in need for Thanksgiving. Huge crowds stood outside…
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, but for a lot of South Mississippians it’s also a time to give back. The turkey is already boiling at Feed my Sheep in Gulfport in preparation for next week. The annual Thanksgiving…
Feeding the Gulf Coast and Hard Rock Hotel and Casino teamed up this afternoon to help feed local children. This is the eighth year the two have paired up to pack bags for students. Each bag is packed with food…
Residents along the East Coast continue clean up from Hurricane Florence and now the American Red Cross is asking for more than monetary donations. Over the next several weeks, there will be blood drives held across the Gulf Coast after…
Employees of the Peoples Bank have raised over $11,000 and are donating it to several charities along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Each year since 1994, employees raise $100 or more and it’s given to the charity of their choice. This…
A stolen swing prompted a new Long Beach resident to reach out to her community in frustration. Now, she says the events that followed her post have restored her faith in humanity. A swing with sentimental value was stolen off…
The United Way of South Mississippi and the Junior Auxilary of Gulfport partnered once again for their annual Fill the Bus campaign. Today, they delivered thousands of school supplies to students in the area. Last month, Walmart supercenters throughout the…
This morning, employees from the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino’s table games department took time out of their day to volunteer at Loaves and Fishes in Biloxi. A crew from the housekeeping department was also on hand to assist with…
Later this week, you’ll have two chances to lend a hand to a local family during their time of need. On July 4th, two-year-old Bryant Chapman of Vancleave died in a tragic drowning accident and now the community is trying…
It was time for the Rapiscan Systems Classic to give back to nonprofit organizations across South Mississippi with the Birdies for Charity Program held at the Salvation Army Kroc Center. Over 20 charities had the opportunity to generate contributions based…
While many are enjoying the fun that comes with the Billfish Classic, there is one man who is attending the tournament for a greater good. Mike McKinley co-founded “One Meal” nine years ago with his daughter. It is a nonprofit…
Since 2012, the family of late Gulfport Mayor Ken Combs Sr. hosted the Earth Day Pier Walk, collecting canned goods and monetary donations to help the Feed my Sheep program. This come and go event asked the public to donate…
