Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:34 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:34:41 GMT
NOTE: Photos and videos will be added to this story later in the evening. The Walthall County Sheriffs Department along with The Humane Society of the United States are in the process of raiding a puppyMore >>
Among the dogs, many are dead, and skeletal remains were mixed with living animals in small, dark, filthy enclosures.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 12:24 PM EDT2013-05-13 16:24:04 GMT
MARION COUNTY, MS (WDAM) - A weekend-long drug raid left 22 individuals behind bars, and more arrests to come. According to Marion County Sheriff Berkley Hall, the drug raid is the result of severalMore >>
A weekend-long drug raid left 22 individuals behind bars, and more arrests to come.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 4:42 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:42:47 GMT
The Humane Society of South Mississippi (HSSM) is heading back to Gulfport with more than 100 small breed dogs rescued from an alleged puppy mill in Tylertown Monday. The HSSM assisted the Humane SocietyMore >>
The Humane Society of South Mississippi (HSSM) is heading back to Gulfport with more than 100 small breed dogs rescued from an alleged puppy mill in Tylertown Monday.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:36 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:36:49 GMT
(RNN) – A day after long track tornadoes devastated Shawnee and Edmond, OK, another round has begun near Oklahoma City.KOCO broadcast a slow rotating cloud that slowly extended down towards the groundMore >>
Dozens of people have died after a second day of tornadoes twisted through Oklahoma, this time taking aim at the town of Moore, south of Oklahoma City.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:41:59 GMT
Four suspects were jailed after Harrison County Sheriff Melvin Brisolara said a burglary took place at a home at the 15000 block of Sara Lane in Saucier on Sunday. Once deputies arrived to the home theyMore >>
Four suspects were jailed after Harrison County Sheriff Melvin Brisolara said a burglary took place at a home at the 15000 block of Sara Lane in Saucier on Sunday.More >>
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WLOX) -
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant has activated the Mississippi Disaster Recovery Fund (http://www.mississippirelief.com) to collect financial donations.
Individuals wishing to make donations of goods may contact the American Red Cross (http://mississippi-redcross.org/), the Salvation Army (http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/), and local churches and faith-based organizations. As emergency management officials and voluntary organizations assess affected areas, there will be more specific information regarding items needed.
The United Ways of the Gulf Coast have activated the United Way Gulf Coast Disaster Fund. Visit www.unitedwaygulfcoast.org to find out how you can make a financial donation to the fund, donate goods large or small, or volunteer time.
Catholic Charities, Inc. is currently partnering with Wal-Mart to provide assistance to Isaac survivors and evacuees. Those interested can access a "Wish List" (http://www.unitedwaygulfcoast.org/) on the online registry system and at stores across the country. Persons may purchase items through the online registry or by visiting any Wal-Mart location. Donated items will be delivered to affected families by Catholic Charities, Inc. personnel.
If you are a company or an organization and would like to contribute large volume donations, please visit the National Donations Management Network: Mississippi (http://www.aidmatrixnetwork.org/fema/states.aspx?ST=Mississippi). Large volume donations are generally classified as goods in quantities to fill an 18-wheeler truck.
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