giving back

Gulfport donation drive nearing an end

Gulfport officials kicked off a supply drive earlier this week and Coast residents wasted no time donating toward our neighbors in need. Trucks full of supplies are showing up to various locations in Gulfport to help aid Hurricane Harvey victims.…

St. Martin High adopts a school in Texas

The aftermath of Hurricane Harvey has people wanting to do anything they can to help and St. Martin High School is doing their part by adopting a school in Texas. The Yellowjackets are sponsoring two drives and adopting Rockport Fulton…

Salvation Army lends a hand

As flood waters continue to rise, it’s extremely dangerous and impossible in some parts to send relief into Louisiana and Texas. The Salvation Army in South Mississippi is doing what they can to help and Major Gary Sturdivant says money…

Save lives at the annual Katrina Blood Drive

Each year on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we look back on the devastation the storm brought to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, but the American Red Cross is looking forward. The blood drive at the Edgewater Mall was held today…

Ingalls donates to Harvey relief

Huntington Ingalls Industries is donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross to help assist with the recovery from Hurricane Harvey. In a statement President and CEO Mike Petters said, “We have 650 employees in Texas and we want to help…

Coast resident helping Houston

As rain continues to fall over southeastern Texas, many in South Mississippi know all too well what people in the Lone Star state are going through and have teamed up to help bring relief to the hurricane ravaged state. Rusty…

Local football players donate time at Feed my Sheep

The Harrison Central Red Rebels grabbed serving spoons instead of footballs this afternoon. Five members of the football team volunteered at Feed my Sheep in Gulfport. This was all to help kick-off the inaugural Port City Bowl that happens this…

Beau Rivage packs bags for kids in need

Seventy-four students in South Mississippi who might have otherwise gone without will now have food to last them throughout this school year thanks to the Beau Rivage and Feeding the Gulf Coast. Today, Beau Rivage employees took extra time out…

Buddy Bags donation drive wraps up

Today is the last day to donate toward a cause that helps ease the transition for youth in Mississippi foster care. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from One80 Fitness in D’Iberville with details on how you can participate.

Shuckers canned food drive at MGM Park

The Biloxi Shuckers aimed to can more than just the opponents at MGM Park Sunday evening. The team hosted the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and also partnered with the Knights of Columbus to host a canned food drive to support the…

Mark Norris Campaign Feed the Hungry

Each year, members of the Southern Legislative Conference and local communities package outreach meals for the hungry. This year was no different as delegates from across the U.S. worked together to help feed the Coast. Speaker Philip Gunn says Mississippians…

Biloxi Walmart employee helps blind man

One Biloxi Walmart employee’s random act of kindness has now gone viral. Brittany Walton was working her shift at Walmart when a blind man walked in and needed assistance with his shopping. She ended up walking hand in hand with…

Boy asks for animal shelter donations instead of birthday gifts

Most six-year-old boys can’t wait to open presents on their birthday, but a South Mississippi boy’s birthday went to the dogs and cats and other animals in need. Instead of asking for presents, Jaxen Halferty asked his friends and family…

Merit Health donates to local charities

Merit Health Biloxi donated more than $300,000 to local charities today. Contributions totaling $310,250 were given to local organizations and education programs with medically driven missions. Bethesda Free Clinic, Women’s Resource Center, and the Mississippi Center for Autism are just…

Champions 4 Charities Check Presentation

The 2017 Conference USA Baseball Tournament attracted thousands of people to the Coast, but it also raised thousands of dollars for local charities. A portion of over 21,000 tickets sold from the tournament allowed Overtime Sports to donate more than…

Loaves and Fishes needs extra help

Its Loaves and Fishes very first fundraiser in the 33 years they’ve been helping feed the homeless in Biloxi. Stint in a Tent will be going on all night. Volunteers will be camping out at Loaves and Fishes tonight for…

Support for Gulfport police officers

Our local police officers are the men and women who put their lives on the line to protect and take care of our safety every day, but who takes care of them? That’s where GCOPS steps in. Gulfport Community Organization…

Swinging for Sophia benefit golf tournament

People along the Coast continue to support Sophia both emotionally and financially throughout her journey. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us to a fundraiser in her honor at the Bridges Golf Course in Bay St. Louis. Today’s muggy weather kept…

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…