American Red Cross asking for blood donations
The month of March is National Red Cross Month and our South Mississippi chapter is staying busy with events this month, especially as the need for certain types of…
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American Red Cross in need of blood donations
With the winter weather out of the way, businesses and organizations are reopening along the Coast that includes groups needing supplies as they were impacted. Denise Smith with…
St. Martin Library teams up with American Red Cross for blood drive
St. Martin Public Library partnered with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every day, blood donors help patients of…
American Red Cross asking for blood donations ahead of holiday season
The American Red Cross asking everyone who can to give the gift of blood. Those with Type O blood and those giving platelets are encouraged to donate ahead of the…
American Red Cross Southeast Executive Director John McCarty discusses Milton Relief Efforts
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the American Red Cross is springing into action once again to assist residents of Central Florida. Joining us…
WXXV Relief-A-Thon: Southeast Mississippi Regional Director John McCarty in studio
We begin our WXXV Relief-a-Thon with our friends from the Red Cross. Southeast Mississippi Regional Director John McCarty joins us in studio to talk about the…
How to give to Hurricane Helene victims through Relief-A-Thon
Hurricane Helene has caused devastation in many Southern states, including Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas. At WXXV, we've partnered with the American Red Cross in a Relief-A-Thon to help raise money for…
D’Iberville first responders give back with Battle of the Badge blood drive
You don’t need a reason to donate blood, but the D’Iberville police and fire departments decided to give you some extra motivation. The Battle…
Shelters prep for potential impacts from Hurricane Francine
Storm shelters across South Mississippi are open today and tonight for people needing that extra protection from the storm. "We've had plenty of warning for this to come…
Beau Rivage partners with the Red Cross for the "Sound the Alarm" initiative
Beau Rivage employees partnered up once again with the American Red Cross for its "Sound the Alarm" smoke detector initiative. The definite sound of…
American Red Cross Diversity blood drive aims to help sickle cell patients
The Southeast Mississippi chapter of the American Red Cross is set to host a blood drive this weekend to raise awareness for a disease not well…
5th annual Robert McKeithen Blood Drive
We are joined this morning by Denise Smith with the American Red Cross. She’s here to tell us about the Robert McKeithen Blood Drive happening Wednesday. The blood drive takes…
Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks forward this weekend
JACKSON, Mar 7, 2024 — Daylight saving time begins on March 10 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward to make sure the devices are working. “Working smoke alarms…
Spring Blood Drive being hosted on March 5th
A Spring Blood Drive is being hosted by the Knights of Columbus on March 5th. The drive will be happening at Our Lady of Fatima in the Parish…
Red Cross volunteers installing free smoke alarms in Moss Point
American Red Cross volunteers will be in Moss Point this weekend installing free smoke alarms. It’s part of the ‘Sound the Alarm’ initiative, which raises awareness…
Get to know new Red Cross Director John McCarty
The Southeast Chapter of the American Red Cross has a new executive director. John McCarty began his new executive director role last week, replacing John McFarland who…
New Red Cross director begins role
The new director for the Southeast Mississippi chapter of the American Red Cross begins his new role today. Hattiesburg native John McCarty succeeds John McFarland, who died in May from…
Red Cross Southeast chapter names new executive director
The American Red Cross Southeast Mississippi Chapter has named John McCarty is new executive director. He begins his new duties on August 21. McCarty succeeds John McFarland, who died of cancer in May. He was 76. McFarland served the Red…
American Red Cross closing shelter in Moss Point
As residents of Moss Point are beginning to rebuild, the American Red Cross is closing its shelter. The Red Cross hit the ground running after the June 19th…
Pine for a Pint Blood Drive
It’s National Pineapple Day and Dole Food Company is celebrating by giving back. One of the world’s largest pineapple providers is offering a free Dole pineapple to anyone participating in…
American Red Cross holding blood drives across the Coast
The American Red Cross invites you to celebrate summer and save lives. The Red Cross is holding a blood drive this week as part of Media for…
Local organizations installing fire detectors in Biloxi community
Three organizations teamed up in Biloxi to promote fire prevention. The Biloxi Fire Department teamed up with the Beau Rivage and the American Red Cross to…
John McFarland remembered for dedication to community
John McFarland, the executive director for the American Red Cross, Southeast Mississippi Chapter, died Tuesday night. He was 76. McFarland served the Red Cross for more than eight…