After 36 hours of collecting donations, a team from Gulfport left early this morning to provide relief in Baton Rouge. Three 18-wheelers plus two additional trailers filled with cleaning supplies, food, cases of water and other donations rolled out and…
A local group is leaving tomorrow to bring some Mississippi hospitality to first responders in Orlando. A group from St. Joseph Hospice is packing up 1,500 pounds of corn and potatoes and shrimp from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and making…
Another group in Biloxi hit the pavement today asking the public for donations to take to flood victims in Baton Rouge. Tonight until 10, if you donate water, food, clothing or cleaning supplies for flood victims, you will get a…
Pascagoula lends a helping hand to the flood victims in Louisiana by collecting donations for those in need. The city is teaming up with the police and fire departments to gather supplies including canned goods, storage containers, cases of water,…
What’s better than having a party and helping those in need at the same time? The Mississippi and Greater Gulf Coast Apartment Association is teaming up with the Hatching Hope Organization to collect items for flood victims in Louisiana. The…
Gulfport firefighters have been working nonstop to collect supplies for the flood victims in Louisiana. The response has been overwhelming. Hundreds have come to Gulfport City Hall and the fire department is also taking donated supplies at every fire station.…
If you live in Biloxi and want to donate items to flood victims in Baton Rouge, Bancorp South Insurance Services at 213 Porter Avenue is accepting donations. Representatives say water, non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, blankets, towels, gloves, rakes, shovels and…
One Coast, one relief: that is the initiative the City of Gulfport is taking to help flood victims in Louisiana. Piles of donated items have been collected at several Gulfport Fire Department stations. These items will be heading to Baton…
Here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast we know all too well the need for help after natural devastation. That’s why so many South Mississippi organizations are willing to lend a hand. News 25’s Kristen Durand shows us how Biloxi, D’Iberville…
For many, a simple activity like riding a bike can be taken for granted. For disabled veterans, it’s another joy they can no longer experience. Today, a local group is making it happen for two special veterans in Biloxi. News…
One local bank decides to give back to the communities that help make the bank such a success. In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the First National Banking Association donated $25,000 to Habitat for Humanity. The Gulfport, Waveland, Hattiesburg, Mobile…
Tonight, the community is coming together to support a couple who are adopting three small children. Doyle and Gina Bitgood, a military couple from Gulfport, have been trying to get pregnant for 12 years with no success. So now they…
Operation Homefront was successful. More than 200 military kids received school supplies at Keesler Air Force Base today. Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit that works to build secure military families. One way they do that is through their Back…
This afternoon in Biloxi, Razor Sharp Cutz was cleaning up kids before they head back to school. Here’s the best part: it was absolutely free. Parents were able to bring kids by for a trim and pick up some free…
This afternoon at the Pascagoula River Audubon Center, Bacot McCarty joined IP Casino Resort and Spa to get jolly. The foundation was hosting its thank you reception where they were distributing almost $200,000 amongst agencies on the Gulf Coast that…
Those shopping for new school clothes can help those who are less fortunate by donating clothes or buying gift cards at Gulfport Premium Outlets. The outlets and the Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport are asking people to donate shirts, pants, socks,…
If your kids are in need of school clothes, one local group has you covered. A drive is now underway to collect gently used clothes for young people in our area whose families don't have the money to buy new…
Sometimes silence speaks when words can’t. One quiet message shared between a police officer and woman is inspiring a movement in Hancock County. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson caught up with the woman who started it all and shares the details.…
Gulfport police officers started their day with some Chick-Fil-A, thanks to two women who dropped off the breakfast this morning. The two ladies wanted to show their appreciation for local law enforcement and decided to do it with a meal.…
Every cent Winn-Dixie earned on Independence Day will go straight to our veterans. Southern Grocers partnered with Hope for the Warriors, an organization providing support programs for the men and women who fought for our country. Last year, the food…
If a tragedy or mass shooting like the one in Orlando were to strike, the Mississippi Gulf Coast would not have enough blood in their banks to save lives. That’s why the Blood Center is urging folks to get out…
One local church is doing everything it can to help less fortunate veterans and now they need your help. For the second year, First Missionary Baptist Church Handsboro will be hosting their Veterans Stand Down. Next Saturday, from 5 until…
Hollywood’s Biggest Stars – Including Elton John, Julia Roberts, Jack Black, Ellen DeGeneres, Tracy Morgan, Blake Shelton, Will Ferrell, Zac Efron and Many More – Came Together to Have Fun, Raise Money and Change Lives in Last Night’s ‘FUN-Raising’ Special…
The Salvation Army is constantly helping people on the Coast. They are asking for help in return. Their food pantries are low. If you would like to help you can donate at the Gulfport Command Center, the Kroc Center in…