Salvation army

Third annual Baby Olympics

Does your baby have what it takes to be a champion among other babies? Well you can find out this weekend at the cutest competition on the Coast! Baby Olympics is back for its third year with nonstop action. There…

Whataburger Fundraiser for the Salvation Army

What a deal at Whataburger! The popular restaurant is paying it forward and helping out the Salvation Army in Mississippi. For the next three weeks, just a one dollar donation can get you a coupon for a free Whataburger with…

Salvation Army creates ‘hunger cards’

The streets of Biloxi are no stranger to panhandlers and the city and Salvation Army are taking the issue into their own hands. The Salvation Army has created a ‘hunger card.’ This is a card that visitors and residents can…

Taste of South Mississippi

Name a better way to spend your Thursday than by supporting both your appetite and the youth at the Taste of South Mississippi event. Thirty vendors packed the Kroc Center for an amazing event. From gumbo to steak to wings,…

Taste of South Mississippi

Name a better way to spend your Thursday than by supporting both your appetite and the youth than the Taste of South Mississippi. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi with more.

Taste of South Mississippi

Get ready to get your grub on, the Taste of South Mississippi returns this Thursday to the Salvation Army Kroc Center. Dozens of local restaurants will be there to serve a taste of their specialties. A $30 ticket allows anyone…

Creative arts opportunities at the Kroc Center

There are many opportunities at the Salvation Army Kroc Center coming up to get creative with your art skills, become a musician, an actor, or even a princess! Friday Art Night takes place on the second Friday of every month.…

Salvation Army deploys to Alabama to help tornado victims

While the cold air settles in for a few days, it’s important to remember we are now in severe weather season. A tornado ripped through Alabama this past weekend leaving 23 people dead and dozens displaced from their homes and…

Daddy-Daughter Date Night

Calling all dads! Mark your calendar for a special date night which will be perfect for the princess of the house. Tomorrow night from 6:30 to 8:30, the fifth annual Daddy-Daughter Date Night will take place at the Kroc Center…

Cold weather shelters opening

Although our area didn’t see any flurries, the temperatures tonight are expected to dip to freezing and below. So cold weather shelters are opening their doors to help keep people warm on the Coast. At the Salvation Army in Gulfport…

Volunteering opportunities in the New Year

Many people try to set goals that will make their life better for the new year, but how about trying to make the new year better for someone else? During the holiday season, many people like to volunteer. While that…

Salvation Army Kettlethon

The Salvation Army Kettlethon is underway at the Biloxi Visitor’s Center for that last push for donations. Every little bit donated counts as they are thousands of dollars behind from what they raised last year. The Swetman family started this…

Salvation Army 2019 Kettlethon

They ring the bells and you fill the kettle. The Salvation Army is still going strong, raising money for those in need this holiday season. The Kettlethon takes place Friday, December 21st.

Salvation Army seeking volunteers

With Christmas just a little over a week away, the Salvation Army is still in need of more bell ringers. They are seeking volunteers and donations. All donations made will help the Gulf Coast area. Donations made online also stay…

Fill the Boot: Firefighter Challenge

They ring the bell, you fill the boot! Come out and meet local firemen while supporting the Salvation Army this weekend. They’ll be out ringing the bell Saturday, December 15th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Walmarts in Biloxi,…

A Christmas Musical: Four Tickets to Christmas

Get in the Christmas spirit with a musical that’s sure to tug on you heartstrings. The musical will take place December 13th through the 15th at the Kroc Center in Biloxi at 7 p.m. For more information visit www.krocmscoast.org.

WXXV rings the bell with the Salvation Army

Tomorrow, News 25 is going to be ringing in the Christmas spirit. Beginning at 10 a.m., the WXXV crew will be ringing bells and collecting donations for the Salvation Army at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on Highway 49 in Gulfport.…

Salvation Army Angel Tree

There are many children on the Mississippi Gulf Coast who will not receive Christmas presents without the help and support of the community. The Salvation Army Tree has over 870 angels who still need to be adopted. Angels are due…

Cold weather shelters open along the Coast

The Salvation Army’s cold weather shelter has opened their doors for those who need a warm place to stay tonight. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us in Gulfport to tell us more on what the shelter has to offer. For…

Salvation Army in need of volunteers and donations

The holiday season is officially here. With Thanksgiving next week and Christmas following soon after, the Salvation Army is seeking donations and volunteers to help get them through their busiest time of the year. Bell ringers are needed from November…

Aim to Maintain Holiday Fitness Challenge

We all tend to indulge a little over the holidays with all the candy and desserts, but the Salvation Army is here to help you stay on track this season. It is a 9 week weight loss challenge. Full access…

Salvation Army Angel Tree and Life Skills Classes

The holidays are right around the corner and the Salvation Army is doing their part in making sure families are prepared with their Angel Tree Program and life skills classes. Lt. Sonya Smith with the Salvation Army is in studio…