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…
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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…
American Red Cross Blood Drive at MGM Park
Not all heroes wear capes, the community was invited to become a hometown hero by donating blood for the American Red Cross at MGM Park in Biloxi. The…
Shuckers team up with American Red Cross for blood drive
The American Red Cross and Biloxi Shuckers are joining forces to host a blood drive at MGM Park. The drive runs until 7 p.m. tonight. News…
American Red Cross hosting blood drive at MGM Park Thursday
BILOXI, MS – The American Red Cross is partnering with the Biloxi Shuckers to host a blood drive on Thursday, March 9, from 1 p.m to 7 p.m. The drive will be held in the visiting clubhouse at MGM Park.…
Pascagoula football standout Corion Evans honored by American Red Cross in New York
Last week, Pascagoula football standout Corion Evans received some well-deserved recognition courtesy of the American Red Cross. Evans made the trip up to…
MGCCC partners with American Red Cross to save lives
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gautier and the American Red Cross partnered together to host a blood drive and health fair. Students and community members were…
American Red Cross asking for blood donations to get through the rest of the year
The American Red Cross is holding blood drives across the Coast during the holiday season to ensure hospital shelves are stocked with blood through the end of the year. As a thank-you, all who come to give through January 2…
Memorial Health System helps out American Red Cross
Memorial Health Care providers and staff did their part today to help save more lives, thanks to the Red Cross. The American Red Cross partners with Memorial Health…
Giving back at the tenth annual Hurricane Katrina Memorial Blood Drive
With today being the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, there are also many ways to help just like others helped the Gulf Coast 17 years ago.…
Memorial Hospital hosting blood drive
About 62 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to give blood, but only about three percent donate. To help with the blood shortage, Memorial Hospital is hosting a blood drive…
Hurricane Katrina Blood Drive takes place later this month
The U.S. blood supply is critically low and there’s a desperate need for people to donate. There will be a perfect chance to do that at the 17th annual Hurricane Katrina…
17th Annual Hurricane Katrina Memorial Blood Drive
Commemorate the 17th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina by donating blood with the American Red Cross. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially type O, which stands at just a one-day supply right now. Increased hospital blood usage continues to…
Make Your Appointments for the 17th Annual Katrina Blood Drive!
Commemorate the 17th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina by donating blood with the American Red Cross. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially type O, which stands at just a one-day supply right now. Increased hospital blood usage continues to…
Third annual Officer Robert McKeithen Blood Drive
To ensure Officer Robert McKeithen’s legacy isn’t forgotten, the Biloxi Police Department and American Red Cross will hold the third annual blood drive in his name. In studio with…
Merit Health donates to charity in name of staff for National Doctors Day
Today is National Doctors Day, a day designated to show appreciation for our physicians. To celebrate this year, Merit Health Biloxi found a unique…
Memorial Hospital hosted blood drive to help with low supply-
January is National Blood Donor Month and the American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis, it’s worst blood shortage in more than a decade.…
American Red Cross announces blood crisis across the nation
The American Red Cross announced a national blood crisis for the first time in decades. In recent weeks, the Red Cross had less than a one-day supply…