Local first responders hold procession to honor AMR Paramedic Ryan Shields
First responders gathered in Ocean Springs to hold a procession in honor of former AMR paramedic Ryan Shields. Shields died from COVID-19 on September 11th.…
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Appreciation event for local fire and police stations
To show appreciation to our local first responders, the Gulf Coast Hub for Volunteers and Nonprofits hosted an appreciation event. Firefighter Philip Biancamano said, “They say the easiest…
Middle school students making cards for first responders
Eighth graders in the North Woolmarket Middle and Elementary School art class designed ‘thank you’ cards for first responders. The cards will be given out to first responders across the Coast on…
Ocean Springs Lions Club offers program honoring first responders
The Ocean Springs Lions Club is inviting the public and all first responders to join them for a program honoring the 9/11 first responders. The program will be held starting at 5:30 p.m. at Aunt Jenny's Restaurant in Ocean Springs.…
Robinwood Baptist Church held crawfish boil honoring first responders
What better way to honor our first responders than with free crawfish? The men’s Sunday class as well as church members at Robinwood Baptist Church decided to…
Robinwood Baptist Church holding crawfish boil in honor first responders
Calling all first responders! Are you craving crawfish? If so, you’re in luck. Robinwood Baptist Church in Saucier is holding a crawfish boil Saturday, celebrating first responders…
Putting rescue and response skills to the test at MS Air National Guard Combat Readiness Center
It’s every airline passenger’s worst nightmare, a crash landing, and it all unfolded in Gulfport today at the Mississippi Air National Guard’s Combat Readiness Training Center. The site of a crash landing as the wounded pray for…
All first responders now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Mississippi’s vaccine distribution rollout continues as teachers and all first responders are next in line to get the shot. For first responders who have continued their work on the front lines throughout the pandemic, the vaccine could…
Coast Coliseum hosting concert in honor of law enforcement and first responders
Friday night the Coast Coliseum is hosting a concert honoring local law enforcement and first responders. The musical line up includes Derek Norsworthy, Cole Jones, and headlines Randy Houser. The concert takes place outside on the front…
Clay County Sheriff’s deputy saves 1-year-old boy’s life
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – On Friday, a Clay County Sheriff’s deputy was in the right place at the right time to save the life of a choking 1-year-old boy. “‘Help me, my baby’s dying, my baby’s dead, help me, help me! I know you can help me,” said Lt. Cassondra Smith, describing the cries […]
Volunteer hub appreciation to honor first responders
The Gulf Coast Hub for Volunteers and Nonprofits, a program of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, coordinated an appreciation event for local first responders in remembrance of 9/11 today. Through many volunteers and donors, the Volunteer Hub provided a free…
Gulf Coast first responders return from aiding Hurricane Laura victims
First responders from the Gulf Coast recently returned from helping victims in Lake Charles. After Hurricane Laura tore through regions of Louisiana, first responders from Harrison County and the entire Gulf Coast felt it was their responsibility to help the…
Harrison County firefighters, law enforcement officers assisting Louisiana first responders after Laura
Personnel from Harrison County Fire Rescue and various Harrison County law enforcement agencies and are in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana with the primary purpose of feeding first responders and assisting those affected by Hurricane Laura. The twenty-five man team from Harrison…
Capt Wil's Land and Sea feeds first responders, front line workers over the weekend
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV) — The smell of homemade BBQ chicken filled the parking lot of Capt Wil's Land and Sea all day Sunday, as owner, Wil Phenice, prepared enough chicken to feed 1,000 front line heroes... for free. "Really the…
Ocean Springs first responders helps family after fire
On August 11th in Ocean Springs, a stove fire ruined what was supposed to be a good meal for a mother and her four kids. After the Ocean Springs fire and police department arrived on scene to assist with the…
Treating local first responders for National Ice Cream Day
In case you needed an excuse to enjoy some ice cream, Sunday was National Ice Cream Day. Dippin’ Dots of Biloxi chose to celebrate the holiday a little early by delivering treats to local water rescue teams. Dippin’ Dots Corporate…
U.S. Army Black Daggers honor first responders in Jackson County
Earlier today, the U.S. Army Black Daggers conducted free aerial demonstrations in Pascagoula and Ocean Springs as a salute to first responders and healthcare workers. The U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team partnered with Singing River Health System…
Checkers restaurant in Gulfport giving free meals to first responders
One fast food chain with locations on the Coast is giving back to first responders in a meaningful way. The Checkers location in Gulfport has been offering free small combo meals to first responders and medical professionals locally since mid-April.…
403rd Wing plans second flyby for to honor health-care workers, first responders
The 403rd Wing is planning a second fly-by for Picayune, Bay Saint Louis, and Pascagoula on Tuesday afternoon in honor of health-care workers, first responders, and essential personnel battling the spread of COVID-19. The “Hercs for Heroes” fly-by will feature…
Meals donated to first responders battling Canal Road Fire
As firefighters work to put out the flames from the Canal Road fire, locals are working to make sure first responders are taken care of. This morning, more than 70 meals from Waffle House, numerous bottles of water, and other…
Starbucks extends offer of free brewed coffee for first responders and front line workers through May 31
Starbucks is extending its offer of free coffee to first responders and front line health care workers. The offer is now good across the U.S. and Canada through May 31st. Since announcing the offer on March 25th, Starbucks says its…
Sherwin Williams donating N95 masks to first responders in Mississippi
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that Sherwin Williams has donated 5,000 N95 masks to first responders across Mississippi. The masks are being distributed through ‘First Responders of Mississippi,’ a non-profit organization that helps police, fire, and rescue workers and agencies…
Local groups band together to feed first responders
How long does it take to put meals together for local heroes? News 25’s Grant Chighizola spoke to one community group who raced against the clock to serve up good food to first responders today in Gulfport. It was a…
Governor Tate Reeves announces COVID-19 assistance for homeowners and first responders
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced further efforts to support homeowners and first responders who are being stretched thin during the COVID-19 outbreak. Working with the Mississippi Home Corporation (MHC) and Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), Governor Reeves…