The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Hancock County to help survivors affected by the April 8-11, severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding. The center is located at the Hancock County Tax…
The USDA is increasing SNAP benefits for 2024 -- which starts with the new fiscal year October 1. The average increase is $34 a month for a family of four -- about 3.6%. That increase does not, however, offset the…
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has announced the award of nearly $65,000 in youth literacy grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools. The funds are part of nearly $2.6 million recently awarded across the country for recipients to use…
South Mississippi residents are no strangers to cleaning up after storms -- and how to help those who are most affected. Groups and organizations already are gathering supplies Moss Point residents will need as part of the cleanup efforts. If…
By LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cited Pearl Harbor and the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 on Wednesday as he appealed to the U.S. Congress to do more to help Ukraine’s fight against Russia. Livestreamed…
The second round of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act applications for commercial and charter fisheries participants opens at 9 a.m. today on the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources website. The application process will be open for 30…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday commitment to purchase an additional $25 million in wild-caught shrimp that should benefit the Mississippi Gulf Coast, according to a press release from Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. The USDA announced the purchase of Gulf…
Coronavirus put a halt on many large community fundraising events across the country, but the need for help is still there and more prevalent than ever. That rings true for nonprofit organization Crusaders for Veterans here on the Coast. After…
Today on Mom to Mom, we’re going to give you some helpful tips on getting your kid’s homework done.
Hurricane Maria left lasting effects on Puerto Rico. It destroyed homes, businesses and even schools. News 25's Kristen Anzuini sat down with one local man who wants to make a big difference in Puerto Rico. Everyday the principal of Popp's…
As Southeast Texas continues to struggle following Harvey, one local school district is reaching out a helping hand. The Ocean Springs School District has adopted Kolter Elementary School in Houston to help bring the school back on its feet. The…
News 25's Hank Davis interviews Sgt. Josh Bromen about the help effort to relive Hurricane victims in Texas.
South Mississippi residents are taking the extra step to help out the Lone Star state and are training to become Red Cross volunteers. The American Red Cross in Gulfport offered ‘just in time’ classes for those interested in becoming Red…
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about how Biloxi city is thinking about changing a vacant school in to a homeless resources center. To help out the estimated 400 homeless in Biloxi.
The Special Olympics of South Mississippi are preparing for their competitions tomorrow. One race may not happen without your help. Last night’s raging storm damaged the sail boats they had set up on the sand to compete in tomorrow’s Special…
Tomorrow morning, local non-profit Crusaders for Veterans is looking for some help moving a sick, disabled veteran out of his home and into a new apartment. If you’re interested in lending a helping hand, the group will be meeting tomorrow…
News 25's Byan Kennedy interviews Aletha Burge about Free Tax Help For Lower Income Families.
A Jackson County family is celebrating life today, the life of their 13-day-old infant who nearly choked to death just a few days ago. Until three Jackson County sheriff deputies and her older sister came to the rescue. Today, the…