awareness

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. In order to bring awareness to the issue, the month of September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Month. It’s…

‘Rise up for Children’ awareness march

Today is ‘World Day against Human Trafficking’ and community members gathered in Ocean Springs to raise awareness on how it can impact children. People of all ages broke out their signs and put on their blue wigs to raise awareness…

Bringing awareness to Heart Disease

In her first official press conference, Mississippi First Lady Elee Reeves is bringing awareness to heart disease and the risks to women in our state. Joining American Heart Association staff and volunteers, heart disease survivors, and other organizations, First Lady…

Dangerous sexual predator found on popular app

Authorities say parents need to keep a very close eye on what mobile apps their children are using after an alleged sexual predator from Biloxi’s arrest. Police say the messenger app the Biloxi man had a profile on is not…

PTSD Awareness Walk tomorrow in Gulfport

Tomorrow you can get out and enjoy the beautiful weather while raising awareness for post-traumatic stress disorder. Crusaders for Veterans will be hosting their first ever PTSD Awareness Walk at the Ken Combs Pier. Veterans suffering from PTSD have taken…

Governor Signs Executive Order

While many bills sit on the desk for Governor Phil Bryant to sign, today he signed an executive order in hopes of keeping men and women safe in the work place. Executive order 1392 requires all state agencies to complete…

Deaf Grassroots Movement in Gulfport

Today members of the Deaf Grassroots Movement gathered outside of Gulfport City Hall to raise awareness and promote equal opportunities for members of the deaf community. This awareness campaign is part of a nationwide movement to earn equality. The group…

Advocates for Freedom Annual Fundraiser

A fashion show tomorrow night will showcase stylish clothing from five local boutiques while raising awareness about human trafficking. Advocates for Freedom is a non-profit, faith based organization dedicated to ending the exploitation, sale and enslavement of men, women and…

Stallions in Stilettos

Whether you’re a football fan or not, chances are you will be one of millions of other Americans watching the Super Bowl this weekend. Did you know that Super Bowl weekend is also a busy weekend for human traffickers? A…

Life with ALS

Every 90 minutes someone in the United States is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another life is lost to the devastating disease.

Heart Health Awareness

Todd Trenchard,the man who many refer to as “Mr. Jackson County” found himself in a hospital bed waiting for open heart surgery.