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Beau Rivage and Feeding the Gulf Coast team up to prepare food for kids

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www.wxxv25.com – Jazell Ladner – 2022-08-31 17:39:24

Beau Rivage has been partnering with Feeding the Gulf Coast for more than a decade to provide food for school children in South Mississippi.

The Backpack Mission is a program that allows a child to pick up a plastic bag every Friday with enough food to last them for the weekend.

Beau Rivage employees help by donating food or take time to prepare a box to donate. Seventeen pallets had more than 5,000 bags filled with nutritious foods for breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

Beau Rivage VP of Hospitality Murat Akan understands that sometimes children eat only during the week at…

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North Gulfport Elementary & Middle School pre-registration for PreK4ward now open

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www.wxxv25.com – Spencer Pullen – 2025-05-01 23:28:00

SUMMARY: The Harrison County School District, in partnership with United Way of South Mississippi, will offer the PreK4ward program at North Gulfport Elementary & Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year, expanding to nine locations district-wide. This grant-funded program provides affordable early education with a minimal registration fee, supplying all necessary materials. It focuses on comprehensive child development—social, emotional, physical, and academic—helping children acquire self-help skills and build confidence. The program enhances early literacy, preparing children for kindergarten success. Pre-registration is now open online at unitedwaysm.org/prek4ward.

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D’Iberville’s Justin Walley was drafted 80th overall in the NFL Draft to the Colts! Hear Walley discuss his journey to Indianapolis.

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www.wxxv25.com – Ansley Brent – 2025-05-01 15:00:00

SUMMARY: Justin Walley, a Minnesota cornerback from D’Iberville, was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 80th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Walley described the moment as surreal, reflecting on his lifelong dream of playing in the NFL. Colts GM Chris Ballard praised Walley’s skill and dedication, noting his resilience, including playing through a wrist injury. Walley, who visited the Colts’ facilities weeks prior, expressed admiration for the team and its supportive fanbase. He also acknowledged the ongoing support from his D’Iberville community, which continues to uplift him as he embarks on his NFL career.

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Mississippi appealing mail-in absentee ballot ruling to U.S. Supreme Court

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-04-30 14:00:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi officials are appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn an appellate court ruling that struck down the state’s five-day grace period for mail-in absentee ballots to arrive after Election Day. The state’s attorneys argue that the law aligns with state rights, while the Republican National Committee, state Republican Party, and Libertarian Party assert that only Congress can set federal election parameters. A three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit Court overturned an earlier ruling in favor of the state. The outcome could affect similar laws in other states. The case does not impact Mississippi’s current local elections.

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