Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage
The nation is facing an emergency blood shortage and the American Red Cross is working to strengthen the blood supply by offering multiple donation opportunities across the Coast. Blood donations…
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American Red Cross highlights need for blood donors this summer
Summertime means vacations, family fun, and plenty of time outdoors, but it can also mean fewer blood donations. Right now, the American Red Cross is encouraging…
Need for blood donations grows during severe weather events
The South Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross is asking the public to donate blood, especially during this hurricane and severe weather season for South Mississippi.…
Red Cross fights nationwide blood shortage through Media for Red Cross blood drives
While many families are hitting the road and enjoying summer activities, the American Red Cross is reminding the community that the need for…
American Red Cross holding multiple blood drives across the Coast in June
The American Red Cross is sharing blood drives taking place throughout the month of June. The Pass Christian Randolph Center is playing host on…
Blood drives happening across the Coast in May
The American Red Cross will be hosting a few blood drives in the month of May. The first is set for May 21 as part of the Battle…
THIS WEEK: Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-- An annual blood drive honoring a fallen Biloxi hero returns for its seventh year this week. The Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive is organized by the South Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross, and WXXV…
American Red Cross hosting several blood drives in March
The American Red Cross is hosting several blood drives across South Mississippi in March. Thursday, a blood drive is happening at the Ocean Springs Library, running from…
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…
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…