Honoring veterans and first responders at the ‘Carry the Load’ memorial walk
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Ahead of Memorial Day, the City of Pass Christian partnered with nonprofit organizations that hold memorial walks to honor fallen…
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Pass Christian firefighters brave winter storm to keep community safe
First responders are the few professionals who maintain regular operations during weather emergencies. Firefighters are on duty 24/7, 365 days a year. WXXV 25's Jordyn Lassiter…
Long Beach, Harrison County battle house fire on Beatline Road
Harrison County Fire Rescue with Long Beach Fire Department responded to a house fire on Beatline Road. The house was fully involved when firefighters arrived about 5 a.m. to the 7000 block of Beatline Road, adjacent to the shops on…
Recognizing community heroes for National First Responder Day
Some of the biggest unsung heroes in our community are first responders, WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren highlights some of these heroes for National First Responder Day. Monday was National First Responder Day,…
OLA students sickened at church service at Our Lady of the Gulf
Emergency responders were called to Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis on Friday morning after students passed out during a church service. Our Lady Academy students apparently passed out during a Mercy Day service at…
Inaugural Hook 'Em for Heroes fishing tournament this weekend
A group of South Mississippians have created a new fishing tournament with the goal of supporting first responders. Hook 'Em for Heroes is a charity fishing tournament. The mission…
‘Women of Wisdom’ organization gives thanks to local first responders
Women of Wisdom, a nonprofit marketplace ministry, coordinated an appreciation event named ‘WOW honors First Responders’ earlier Monday. The event was for first responders in Harrison,…
First Responders Family Fun event being hosted at Kroc Center
The Salvation Army Kroc Center is hosting a special day for first responders on Sunday! A fun day is being hosted for those responders and their families,…
D'Iberville first responders bond with children during "Heroes United" camp
The City of D'Iberville is hosting a first responders' camp this week. Over 100 campers are here at Ocean Adventures Marine Park on a field trip with firefighters…
Local dispatchers dealing with cellular outage
This morning’s cellular outage had wide ranging impacts for some emergency dispatchers here in South Mississippi. Harrison County Emergency Dispatchers say many calls did not go through this morning, even…
Pascagoula first responders team up to save tiny kitten
Good things happen when we work together! Pascagoula Police and Fire departments teamed up Wednesday to recue a tiny kitten. First responders were called out to help…
6-year-old Mississippi girl honored for rescue efforts after her mother had a stroke while driving
COLUMBUS, Miss. (AP) — A 6-year-old Mississippi girl is being honored for helping emergency responders find her family’s car after her mother had a stroke while driving in a rural area. Bryanna Cook is a first grader at Fairview Elementary…
Meggan Monday: Giving thanks for those who help
It's a Thanksgiving tradition in South Mississippi. For 34 years, public safety departments in Harrison County team up to cook thousands of meals and then deliver…
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church thanks first responders at annual luncheon
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Ocean Springs held their annual first responders luncheon. Today marks six years that the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Ocean Springs…
Women of Wisdom showing appreciation to local first responders
Women of Wisdom will host an appreciation event for first responders on 9/11. More than 50 volunteers with WOW will be serving lunch at 78 fire, police, and sheriff’s…
Local students make cards for first responders
In recognition of September 11th, students at a local school in Gulfport are showing their appreciation for first responders in our community. Women of Wisdom, a nonprofit marketplace ministry,…
Possible drowning victim at Broadwater Marina found safe
A possible drowning reported on Saturday has a happy ending. On Saturday, Biloxi Police received a call about someone jumping into the water at Broadwater Marina and not resurfacing. Biloxi Police,…
Students at Gulfport High take on new heights
Gulfport High School students spent their morning soaring to new heights at Gulfport Fire Station 3. 12th grade students in the law and public safety class at Gulfport…
First responders partake in train derailment scenarios in training
With two train derailments happening in Ohio just one month apart, first responders across the Mississippi Coast are prepared to take action. A lot of trains run…
Gulfport High students work with first responders through class
Gulfport High School has a unique class that allows their juniors and seniors to do more hands-on activities with first responders. Today, the class worked with the…
Child Development Center hosts luncheon for first responders
The Child Development Center in Bay St. Louis held a fiesta luncheon for first responders in Hancock County. Because of the many interactions first…
Gulfport house fire claims home
A Gulfport family survives a house fire over the weekend – thanks to their smoke alarm. Harrison County Fire Rescue received a call at 2:30…
Coast K-9s in running for $15,000 Aftermath K9 Grant
Some Coast first responders are asking the public to help them win a grant to help with their K-9s. Aftermath, a company that specializes in trauma cleaning, is sponsoring the Aftermath K9 Grant. Between now and Monday, you can go…
First responders hang out with Coast residents at Night out against Crime in Waveland
Ever wonder what it was like to hangout and just spend the day with a police office, fire fighter, or first responder?…