Love for Louisiana Supply Drive
WXXV and Jeepin the Coast have teamed up with First Federal Bank in Jackson County, the Biloxi Shuckers, Mattina Insurance, and Bayou Concrete in Gulfport for a hurricane relief drive. You…
Hurricane Ida
Love for Louisiana relief drive
WXXV and Jeepin the Coast have teamed up with First Federal Bank in Jackson County, Mattina Insurance Agency, the Biloxi Shuckers, and Bayou Concrete in Gulfport for a Hurricane Ida relief…
Louisiana charter boats now can launch from Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — Louisiana charter captains affected by Hurricane Ida will be able to operate from Mississippi ports through the end of the year. The Mississippi Department…
Local Girl Scout troop hosts animal relief drive
Girl Scout Troop 3577 is collecting pet supplies to drop off to residents and rescues in need. They are asking for animal food, leashes, collars, cat litter, cleaning…
Jeepin’ the Coast and WXXV partner together for Hurricane Ida supply drive
WXXV and Jeepin’ the Coast have teamed up with First Federal Bank in Jackson County, Mattina Insurance Agency, the Biloxi Shuckers, and Bayou Concrete…
Mississippi Aquarium collecting items for Hurricane Ida victims
The Mississippi Aquarium is giving a 25 percent discount to those donating items to their supply drive for Hurricane Ida victims. The aquarium and iHeart Media are partnering…
Pascagoula Fire Department hosting Ida supply drive
All kinds of organizations in South Mississippi are doing their part to help Hurricane Ida victims. One of those organizations is the Pascagoula Fire Department. They’re collecting cleaning items,…
City of D’Iberville collecting Hurricane Ida relief donations
The City of D’Iberville set up a donation truck at the D’Iberville Fire Department to help those impacted by Hurricane Ida. The donation center will be set up…
Ida death toll in Louisiana raised to 26; 11 new deaths in New Orleans
By KEVIN McGILL and MELINDA DESLATTE HOUMA, La. (AP) - Officials have raised the death toll from Hurricane Ida in Louisiana to 26. The additional 11 deaths all occurred in the city of New Orleans. The state Health Department said…
Girl Scout Troop 3577 holding supply drive to help animals impacted by Hurricane Ida
Local organizations all across the Mississippi Gulf Coast are stepping up to help our neighbors in Louisiana recovering from Ida including those with fur. An Ocean Springs Girl Scout troop is…
Pascagoula Fire Department hosting Hurricane Ida supply drive
Residents in Louisiana are in dire need right now as they try to power through the fallout of Hurricane Ida. The Pascagoula Fire Department is doing their part…
Hurricane Ida 9 days later: 430,000 still without power
By KEVIN McGILL and MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) - More than 400,000 homes and businesses in Louisiana still don’t have power nine days after Hurricane Ida. The state Public Service Commission said Tuesday that 98% of utility…
Long Beach schools come together to help Ida victims
The Long Beach School District decided to get together to provide help for Louisiana victims of Hurricane Ida. The district decided that they needed to do something…
Ms. Mary’s to bring snoballs and supplies to Louisiana
Businesses and citizens across the Mississippi Gulf Coast continue to help aid Hurricane Ida relief for their Louisiana neighbors. After watching the devastation Ida brought to Louisiana,…
St. Thomas the Apostle Church holding hurricane relief drive
St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Long Beach jumped right to action opening their doors to those in need after Hurricane Ida. The church set up a…
Operation Southern Hospitality donating to Hurricane Ida relief efforts
The Juke Joint, Equal Steps Veterans Homes, and Crusaders for Veterans came together to help those impacted by Hurricane Ida. They are accepting non-perishable food items, water,…
Shaggy’s offering free burgers and beer to Louisiana residents
To anyone who has evacuated from Louisiana, Shaggy’s is offering free food to help ease the road to recovery. A free burger, fries, and beer is being…
Mississippi National Guard soldiers involved in vehicle accident traveling to Louisiana to provide support after Hurricane Ida
JACKSON, Miss. – Today Mississippi National Guard Soldiers traveling to Louisiana for emergency response missions were involved in a vehicle accident while traveling south on I-55 near the I-220 split. Five vehicles in the military convoy were involved in the…
Local seven-year-old cook helping Hurricane Ida victims one plate at a time
A seven-year-old Gulfport resident has decided that he wants to use his culinary skills to give back to those impacted by Hurricane Ida. Seven-year-old…
Moss Point Fire Department teams up with Red Cross for relief efforts
Disaster relief provided by the American Red Cross was available in Moss Point today. Prepared to bring relief to over 500 Moss Point residents,…
Biden to survey Ida’s storm damage in Louisiana on Friday
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will visit Louisiana on Friday to survey the aftermath of Hurricane Ida and speak with local and state leaders, the White House said Wednesday. Biden will also deliver a speech Thursday outlining his administration’s…
Ida damages more than 160 Mississippi homes
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Hurricane Ida damaged at least 164 homes in Mississippi, destroying six of those and leaving 42 with major damage, state officials said Wednesday. Mississippi Emergency Management Agency director Stephen McCraney also said at least 184 roads…
Northwood Church helps in Louisiana relief efforts
At their first Wednesday service tonight, Northwood Church contributes to Ida disaster relief for our neighbors in Louisiana. The church’s partnership with the Giving Bak Foundation will help feed…
Louisiana evacuees get free burger and beer at Shaggy’s
As Louisiana evacuees make their way to our coastal cities, one local business has decided to try to make our neighbors feel more at home with a…