American Legion shares proper flag care
Tomorrow is Flag Day and the American Legion is holding a flag retirement ceremony. The American Flag is a symbol of freedom and patriotism. On this Flag Day, the veterans…
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Natural gas leak forces evacuation in Waveland
Waveland Police Department evacuated residents near the American Legion because of a 'major' natural gas leak. The evacuation lasted about 3 hours while repairs were made. The leak was reported just before noon on Wednesday and the all-clear to return…
Gautier to hold Avenue of Flags ceremony on Memorial Day
The City of Gautier will hold a ceremony on Memorial Day to honor military veterans who have died. The Avenue of Flags Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. May 31 at the Veterans Tribute Tower at 3330 Highway 90…
Honoring Veterans at the American Legion in Gautier
Today dozens of veterans gathered in Gautier for Veterans Day. The American Legion honored all branches of military who have served our country and thanked those who continue to help the community. Respect, honor, and freedom were…
‘Wreaths across America’ Ceremony in Long Beach
Military veterans who have gone before us were recognized and remembered this Saturday in a special event. A ‘Wreaths across America’ ceremony was held at the Long Beach City Cemetery by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. Wreaths…
Veterans Benefit Golf Tournament
This event is sure to be a hole-in-one, the annual Veterans Benefit Golf Tournament and 100 years for the American Legion. The golf tournament takes place April 27th at the Bayou Vista Golf Course in Gulfport.
33rd annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner
The Kelly family at the American Legion in Bay St. Louis is making sure no one goes unfed this Thanksgiving for their 33rd annual free community dinner. The dinner will take place on Thanksgiving day at 701 Green Meadow Road…
Veterans Day celebration in Gautier
A wreath was laid by members of the Mississippi chapter of the American Legion to honor our veterans. Dozens of veterans, first responders, and Gautier community members gathered under the Veterans Tribute Tower to salute our nation’s veterans. The Veterans…
National Commander of the American Legion stops in South Mississippi
The national commander of the American Legion made his way around Mississippi over the past few days. News 25 caught up with National Commander Charles Schmidt as he stopped at American Legion Post 119 in Gulfport. Schmidt is taking the…
American Legion National Commander Coming To The Gulf Coast
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Terry Applebee and Bo Bowden about the American Legion National Commander coming to the Gulf Coast Wednesday February 15th 2017 in Waveland for Breakfast and Gautier for lunch.
Flag Retirement Ceremony
News 25’s Katarina Luketich interviews Bob Short about the Flag Retirement Ceremony at American Legion Post 119 on Tuesday June 14th, 6 pm.
Thanksgiving Dinner at American Legion in Bay St. Louis
Yesterday, volunteers prepared, cooked and boxed up Thanksgiving dinners for well over 100 homebound residents.
Helping Light Foundation Donates to American Legion
A local non-profit donates funds to help purchase bicycles for disabled veterans.