Coast Electric celebrates Operation Round Up
Coast Electric held a ceremony to celebrate its Operation Round Up program and the fact it has now invested more than a million dollars into the community. Since Coast Electric…
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Deadline approaching to ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’
Those interested in the ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ program have a couple of days left to give a special holiday gift to an older adult…
GivingTuesday raises $3.1B for charities in tough economy
NEW YORK (AP) — GivingTuesday raised a record $3.1 billion in 24 hours for charitable causes in the U.S. earlier this week, as the event that started as a hashtag in 2012 celebrated its 10th anniversary and its status as…
Christmas Feed the Needy program deadline is December 12th
As part of their Feed the Needy initiative, law enforcement agencies across Harrison County will be delivering meals on Christmas day to those in need. If you…
Salvation Army hoping to raise $25K through Red Kettle Campaign
As you’re out and about shopping this holiday season, don’t forget to take a second and donate to the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. Due to…
Second Liners Mardi Gras Club gives back at annual Turkey Giveaway
The Second Liners Mardi Gras Club hosted their annual Turkey Giveaway. The Second Liners have been doing their annual Turkey Giveaway for about 15 years.…
Gulfport alum Derick Hall hosts inaugural Turkey Giveaway
Gulfport High School alumni and now Auburn University football player Derick Hall is hosting his inaugural food giveaway. It takes a village to feed…
Cruisin with Captain Al’s Toys for Tots Car Show
Santa has some extra helpers here on the Coast. Captain Al’s Steak and Seafood in Gulfport started gathering gifts early at their annual Cruisin with Captain Al’s…
Local police departments participating in Thanksgiving Feed the Needy 2022
Some people may be counting down the days to fill up multiple plates on Thanksgiving, while others may be happy to just receive one. Six police…
Two veterans biking to raise awareness for Ronald McDonald House
Two veterans are bringing awareness to Ronald McDonald House Charities by riding bicycles for 600 miles. WXXV caught up with them as they were passing through…
Beau Rivage Resort and Casino donates to local nonprofit organizations
Beau Rivage employees go above and beyond to give back to the community and support local charities. News 25’s Jazell Ladner has more on how much…
‘Captain America’ fixes hurricane hit roofs in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Actor Anthony Mackie was not carrying his Captain America shield when he returned to his hometown of New Orleans to help repair hurricane-damaged roofs but for people in his old neighborhood knowing their tarp-covered roofs were…
Biloxi Shuckers giving back to the community all week
What better way to celebrate the Biloxi Shuckers final home stand than to give back to the community? As the Biloxi Shuckers host the Mississippi Braves for…
Newk’s raising money for ovarian cancer research
Throughout September, each of Newk’s 100-plus restaurants nationwide will turn teal, the signature color of the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance. Newk’s in Gulfport is all set with teal signage,…
Beau Rivage and Feeding the Gulf Coast team up to prepare take-home food for kids
Beau Rivage has been partnering with Feeding the Gulf Coast for more than a decade to provide food for school children…
The Shed’s saucery helps fight Jackson water shortage
With the water shortage in Jackson, the Shed’s saucery decided to do what they can to help those in need. The team with the Shed used the company’s…
Local police departments holding fundraiser to benefit six-year-old battling brain tumor
So many people are rooting for Hendrix, the six-year-old who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. His parents are both police officers in South Mississippi. Both departments are…
Local seven-year-old donates art supplies to Memorial Hospital
To help boost morale at the Memorial Pediatric Unit, one Coastal kid decided to collect art supplies for the children. Seven-year-old Ryan Thomas learned about the children in…
Mississippi Heroes and Home Depot team up to give caregiver new wheelchair ramp
Organizations got together and collaborated on a very special project for a caregiver in Biloxi. Mississippi Heroes is known for recognizing and showing…
Comeback Coolers delivered over 180 coolers to Kentucky flood victims
Volunteers with Comeback Coolers went to Kentucky over the weekend to deliver some much-needed supplies to those affected by devastating flooding. They’ve shared some of their…
City of Picayune donating cruiser to Whitesburg Police Department after community hit by flooding
Picayune is responding to the devastating flash flood in Kentucky. The Whitesburg Police Department serves a community that was hit hard by…
Comeback Coolers preparing to help Kentucky flood victims
Comeback Coolers brings Gulf Coast volunteers together again. Comeback Coolers shares the labor of love as they pack coolers to send to flood victims in Kentucky. In Ocean…
Fish Fry Fundraiser benefits ‘Healing for Hendrix’ in Biloxi
A fish fry was held at the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center to help raise money for Hendrix Branning, the son of Justin and Amanda Branning, both officers…
Biloxi Regional Medical Center Inc. donates over $300k to local organizations
For more than 20 years, the Biloxi Regional Medical Center Board has been donating nearly all its income to charity. Today, the board presented $330,000…