giving back

Anonymous person pays off lunch debt

A sweet and secret Samaritan makes the end of the school year a little easier for students, parents, and staff members. An anonymous person donated hundreds of dollars to pay off school lunch charges within the Ocean Springs School District.…

Mercy Cross alumni lifting up their own

The Mercy Cross graduating class of 1996 came together this weekend for another local child in need. Two members of that class, Joshua and Angel Myers, are parents to seven-year-old Sophia Myers of Ocean Springs. The first grader was recently…

Fish fry for Harrison County deputy with brain cancer

Another outpouring of support for law enforcement in Gulfport today as South Mississippians cranked up the heat at a fish fry fundraiser for Deputy Jose Clay who was diagnosed with brain cancer last year. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson takes us…

Sunset Boat Cruise for John Harrison

A sunset boat cruise benefiting John Harrison will take place Saturday, March 11th from 6 -8 p.m. The cruise leaves from the Ship Island Excursions Dock. It costs $50 per person. There will be music, food, drinks and a beautiful…

Pennies for Petal Campaign

A penny saved is a penny earned, but students in the Harrison County School District have learned that a penny given multiplies and is an investment for the greater good. For the past two weeks, Harrison County students have been…

West Harrison Students Deliver Relief to Hattiesburg

With your help, students at West Harrison High School were able to deliver not one, but two bus-loads full of donations to the Hattiesburg area. Students spent the morning organizing supplies, clothing and other donations to help with tornado relief…

Pennies for Petal Campaign

Harrison County School District is hosting a Pennies for Petal campaign to help the Petal community and school district with multiple schools accepting supplies and monetary donations. They’re hoping people will donate more than just pennies, but any amount will…

First Responders Helping First Responders

First responders on the Coast know all too well the struggles dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster. That’s why a group of Biloxi firefighters are headed up to the Hattiesburg area for a relief effort to help first…

Pennies for Petal

Tonight in Harrison County, the Harrison Central Red Rebels hosted the Petal Panthers on the basketball court. Tonight was about much more than a game for the two schools. The Petal Panthers are back on the basketball court at Harrison…

A Gift of Warmth to those in Need

In anticipation of the freezing temperatures headed our way, the Salvation Army gave the gift of warmth to those in need. People who qualified filed through the command center in Gulfport today to get a free jacket, shoes, hats, and…

The L.O.S.T Bus Tour Stops on the Coast

You may notice a L.O.S.T bus cruising through town this week. That’s because Habitat for Humanity on the Gulf Coast is hosting two special volunteers all week long to do a greater good in our community. Blake Dudley and Brannon…

The L.O.S.T Bus Tour Stops on the Coast

Habitat for Humanity on the Gulf Coast is hosting two special volunteers all week long to do a greater good in our community. You may notice the ‘L.O.S.T Bus’ cruising through town. News 25’s Shelby Myers has the details.

Krewe of CASA Mardi Gras Ball

The Mardi Gras season is upon us. This weekend you can go to a ball and benefit a good cause at the same time. The Krewe of CASA Mardi Gras Gala is Saturday, January 28th from 7 p.m. to 11…

Jackson County Donation Drop Off for Tornado Victims

If you’re in the Jackson County area and would like to donate to tornado victims, donations will be accepted at the Pascagoula Service Center on Amonett Street tomorrow, Friday, and Monday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Donations needed include…

95.3 The Gorilla Collects Donations

Today, donations were accepted at the Neighborhood Walmart on Pass Road to help our neighbors to the north that are recovering from the tornado. The radio station 95.3 the Gorilla set up their truck in the parking of the Gulfport…

Brewery Accepting Disaster Donations

Biloxi Brewing Company just opened their doors on Saturday, but they are already giving back to those in need. Starting today, they are accepting supplies to help tornado victims in the Hattiesburg and Petal area. The brewery is collecting non-perishable…

Little Girl Sells Treats to Help Brother

An eight-year-old from Gulfport has a business making treats and there’s a really sweet reason why she’s selling them. Serenitee’s Sweets is run by eight-year-old Gulfport resident Serenitee Thomas. Serenitee’s business specializes in cupcakes, treats, and homemade goodies. Serenitee sells…

Salvation Army Needs a Helping Hand

Without the community's help, the Salvation Army in Pascagoula could face making some major cuts or worse: shutting their doors. This comes after they suffered a pretty big blow to their budget. Weldon Blackmon would like a place to call…

Post 119 Raises $28,000 for 2016

The battle for giving is still being fought at the American Legion Post 119 in Gulfport. As Post 119 welcomes in the new year, Gulfport’s American Legion has raised around $28,000 for veterans, the homeless, and multiple programs aimed at…

Shaggy’s Donates to Back Bay Mission

Shaggy’s Seafood Restaurant donated over $2,600 dollars to the Back Bay Mission’s veteran’s support fund. The Biloxi location participated in the annual Red, White and Blue Fundraiser that takes place the weekend after Veterans Day and donated ten percent of…

12 Days of Giving to Blood Donors

As blood donations tend to decrease during the holidays the Blood Center is partnering with 16 area businesses to increase donations. Starting today until the 31st, if you donate blood at one of three locations you can enter to win…

Yuletide on the Roadside

No one likes having to pay off a traffic ticket, especially during that special time of year when we’re putting our extra money toward the holidays. This weekend, Pascagoula police officers participated in a very special Christmas patrol. Flashing blue…