BY WAYNE PARRY Updated 11:10 PM CDT, June 25, 2024 FREEHOLD, N.J. (AP) — Fighting brain cancer, little Giada Demma was lying in her pediatric hospital bed, her tiny body virtually swimming in a drab green hospital gown. Her cousin…
Students from The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Gulf Park Campus give back to the community through the IMPACT Community Work Study Program. The program provides opportunities for students to connect with the Hattiesburg and Gulf Coast communities and improve…
The 87th annual Seventh District meeting for members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated began in Biloxi. Over 1,000 members have come to the Coast. A crusade…
Mississippi Power is partnering with local organizations to meet community needs as a result of extended freezing temperatures. Mississippi Power is providing highly requested items such as blankets, winter coats,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (January 9, 2024)—Twenty-five non-profit organizations across the Gulf South are starting the New Year with additional funding to meet the physical, mental and financial health needs of local communities. Through Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant awards, these organizations will…
GULFPORT, Miss. – Tuesday night at the MSAQ Holiday Party, each full-time Crew Member of Mississippi Aquarium was given four general admission tickets with the direction of spreading some holiday cheer around the community. Tickets can be paid forward to the person…
Families in Jackson and George County picked up their angel tree gifts from the Salvation Army this morning. The Salvation Army was able to serve over 300 children…
Paul Boudreaux and Kevin Moore with Southern Properties United spoke with News 25 about the Blessings on the Beach event. The event takes place Christmas Day at Lighthouse Park. They will be…
BILOXI, MS – (December 12, 2023) – Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi has fulfilled its 9th round of charitable giving this year, bringing their total community donations to over $40,000 in 2023. This December, Golden Nugget donated 25 bikes to support…
Back Bay Mission is partnering with Open Doors Homeless Coalition to host a Christmas Day brunch. The brunch will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Christmas Day at the Micah Day Center in Biloxi. Many other sponsors will come…
With only 9 days left until the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign comes to a close, the non-profit has had to raise its goal following an uptick in Gulf Coast residents asking…
Pass Christian Elementary gave all its students a fun game to take home to enjoy during the Christmas break. “To see them excited and to see them see that there are people…
BY KRISTIN M. HALL Updated 11:02 PM CST, December 7, 2023 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When country music star Brad Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, helped create a free grocery store in Nashville, Tennessee, their goal was to give families in…
You can help buy presents for marine life this holiday season. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies has created their annual wish list. Many of the items on the list are toys used…
Back Bay Mission and Climb CDC are teaming up to helping cover the community this winter season. The blanket drive is now accepting donations for new blankets and hand warmers.…
It is the season for giving and Toys for Tots is accepting donations. If you are looking for an opportunity to give back to a child in need, Toys for Tots has donation locations across the Coast. Harrison County Toys…
PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona woman who shared her Thanksgiving table seven years ago with a stranger she accidentally texted will be opening up her home again this year to two new strangers. Wanda Dench is teaming up with Airbnb…
Police departments in Harrison County are receiving a fluffy gift. The Omicron Alpha chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at MGCCC is donating 165 teddy bears to…
In Biloxi, a restaurant owner and friend have partnered to raise funds for a good cause. Yul Grace, owner of Yul’s Place Restaurant, and Matt Olivari, owner…
The competitive juices were flowing during this annual kickball tournament in Biloxi. The annual Kicking for Christmas Tournament is a fundraiser that started in 2014…
Victims of Hurricane Idalia have a cool treat headed their way. Comeback Coolers is packing coolers full of sodas, snacks, and beer for rural areas in Georgia and Florida. Ninety-six cases…
Gulfport High students unveiled a new resource in helping to combat homelessness in South Mississippi. Students and faculty in the school’s STEM department worked to create a custom-built transition…
Pascagoula High School students celebrated Kindness Counts Week by raising money for the victims of the Moss Point tornado. Earlier this month, the four class presidents…
Big Play Entertainment Center in Biloxi partnered with local biker clubs and the community to help feed children on the Coast with its food drive for the Gulf Coast…