Holiday Food Drop this Wednesday in Gulfport
Some organizations are getting into the spirit of Christmas by hosting a holiday food drop. This Wednesday at 10 a.m., families in need across the Coast can pull up in the parking lot of the Morning Star…
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An early Christmas present: Organizations bring gifts to local children
A couple of Santa’s local helpers made sure the Christmas spirit made its way to the Gulf Coast. Christmas came early to the Ardoin family and others across the Coast as Extend a Hand, Help a Friend,…
House of Healing in Gulfport served hot meals to the community this weekend
The House of Healing Church in Gulfport reached out to the community to feed its hunger needs. The church is doing its part to take care of those in their community. Hot dinner meals were served to…
Biloxi High School students spread cheer through Project Presents Program
Leaving families thankful and full of joy, Biloxi High School students helped spread Christmas cheer across the Coast over the weekend. Changing the lives of complete strangers, the Biloxi High School Campus Security Council’s Project Presents Program…
Caring and Sharing Holiday Meal
In Wiggins for the 11th year in a row, Caring and Sharing served their community, providing everything to make Christmas dinner. Due to COVID, the event location and set up were a little different. Usually everyone is…
St. Stanislaus students build shed for homeowner after Hurricane Zeta
In the spirit of giving this holiday season, students in one class at St. Stanislaus teamed up to help a neighbor recovering from Hurricane Zeta. The sounds of drills and heavy equipment filled Lajoie Butler’s backyard this…
Local organizations help warm spirits this holiday season
A local group based out of Gulfport is helping out the less fortunate in our area. The Royalty Sister/Brotherhood has been collecting warm clothes and hygiene products for the homeless and less fortunate. This past Sunday, they…
Ocean Springs Mayor’s Youth Council holding toy and clothing drive
Some local youth in Ocean Springs are making sure children within their community receives gift this Christmas. The Ocean Springs Mayor's Youth Council is partnering with the Duchess Club to collect toys, clothes, and shoes of all…
Feed my Sheep served hot Thanksgiving lunch Wednesday
Volunteers at the local nonprofit ‘Feed my Sheep’ were busy Wednesday morning fixing up their annual Thanksgiving lunch. Five days a week, Feed my Sheep dishes out hot meals to the less fortunate or homebound in the…
Feed the Needy program taking place with safety measures in place
For 31 years, law enforcement across Harrison County have been giving thanks in the form of food with the ‘Feed the Needy’ program. This year, the program is on a much smaller scale because of the pandemic.…
Local organizations team up to give turkeys to law enforcement and first responders
Today Lighthouse Assisted Living and Memory Care in Jackson County showed their appreciation to the Ocean Springs fire and police departments by gifting turkeys for Thanksgiving. Lighthouse Assisted Living and Memory Care couldn’t let the Thanksgiving holiday…
Beau Rivage and Extra Table donated 300 turkeys to local charities
Birds were at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi early this morning. Beau Rivage and Extra Table donated 300 turkeys to local charities. The turkeys were picked up at the Beau’s warehouse receiving dock by the recipients. They…
Biloxi Back Bay Mission partnered with the Hard Rock to feed those in need
Over 200 donated meals went to those in need today thanks to the partnership of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino and the Back Bay Mission in Biloxi. The Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway in Biloxi at Back Bay…
‘Operation Christmas Child’ is underway
It’s drop-off week for ‘Operation Christmas Child’s' annual shoebox distribution. Due to COVID-19, this year’s drop-off is curbside only at 11 locations throughout the Gulf Coast. In just a few weeks, ‘Operation Christmas Child’ will make a…
Gulfport Cub Scout Pack 209 hosting 'Scouting for Food' Campaign
A local Cub Scout pack is rounding up items in their community for those in need. Cub Scout Pack 209 is currently participating in their annual 'Scouting for Food' campaign. Last Saturday in the College Park neighborhood…
Toys for Tots needs donations
It’s that time of the year again. The Toys for Tots organization in Harrison County is ready to make Christmas special for families in need. The organization is encouraging families to register for their annual Toys for…
Local community offered hot meals for power crews
It’s been one week since Hurricane Zeta hit out Gulf Coast and power crews have been working hard to turn our lights back on. So, the local community stepped up once again today to provide linemen and…
City of D’Iberville giving back to Hurricane Delta victims
Hurricane Delta slammed into Louisiana last week. In response, city employees from D’Iberville are going the extra mile to help out hurricane victims. D’Iberville city employees are on a mission to let Hurricane Delta victims in Sulpher, Louisiana know they’re…
Mississippi McDonald's Help Raise Money for Charities
The local McDonald’s Owner-Operators in the Biloxi/Gulfport-area are coming together to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) starting next week. The effort's called "Sleeves for Support" and they'll be selling $5 drink sleeves with the RMHC logo…
Local eight-year-old gives back with toy drive for children at USA Children's Hospital
One local girl is giving back to her friends who are bravely battling illnesses just like her. Eight-year-old Ansley Gilich was diagnosed with B-Cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia back in March. Since then she’s received treatment at USA Children’s Hospital in…
St. Joseph Hospice holds shrimp boil fundraiser for Hurricane Sally victims
St. Joseph’s Hospice in Gulfport went the extra mile while lending a hand to our neighbors in Alabama. The hospice held a very successful shrimp boil today, selling 250 pounds of shrimp at $10 a plate. St. Joseph Hospice Volunteer…
Vera Bradley donates to CASA of Harrison County
Earlier today, the Vera Bradley of Gulfport Premium Outlets dropped off blanket donations to the CASA of Harrison County. The season of giving is slowly approaching and to get a head start, the staff of Vera Bradley in the Gulfport…
Biloxi boy receives new stuffed animals from SRHS
After a procedure at Singing River Health System a few weeks ago, seven-year-old CeeJay lost his beloved stuffed animal. But tonight, Singing River and the community came together to give CeeJay a surprise he’ll remember for a long time. Singing…
Mississippi Heroes celebrates family caregivers like heroes
Are you or do you know a family caregiver? A new local nonprofit organization wants to celebrate you. It’s called Mississippi Heroes and it all starts with our community. Family, friends, and businesses can nominate the caregiver in their lives…
