first responders

First Responder Italian dinner

Tonight, Gulfport and Orange Grove first responders were treated to an Italian dinner as a thank you for their services. The event ran from 6 through 9 p.m. at the Handsboro Community Center in Gulfport. First responders were invited for…

Gulfport vs. Pass Christian: First responders flag football game

Tonight, the Gulfport police and fire department faced-off against the Pass Christian police and fire department at Gulfport High School. The free event kicked off at 7 p.m. and welcomed anyone in the community ready to experience some friendly competition.…

First responders keeping Coast safe on New Year’s Day

While most of us are resting up on New Year’s Day, first responders have to be ready for anything. Hospitals have to be fully staffed in the event of an emergency. Local police, EMS officials, and firefighters are working to…

Help for our Heroes: resources for first responders

First responders risk their lives to protect and serve the community, but who helps the heroes after dealing with traumatic events? The Las Vegas fire chief said his team “encountered a battlefield” while responding to the hundreds of victims shot…

First responder and teacher appreciation

It’s a night of appreciation and gratitude and it’s dedicated to our first responders and teachers along the Gulf Coast. Elliott Homes and Lynn Meadows Discovery Center are celebrating those who make a difference throughout the community. Tonight they held…

First responders breakfast

First responders across the Coast sat down for breakfast this morning while being honored by the community. Harrison County Senior Corps hosted the seventh annual breakfast to thank the first responders, law enforcement, and military members here on the Coast.…

Free haircuts on September 11th at Sport Clips in Gulfport

A local business is cutting the price for haircuts for first responders, active military members, and veterans on September 11th. Sport Clips in Gulfport is teaming up with the Harrison County Fair Association to offer the free deal. This location…

Free haircuts for first responders

A new hair salon in Gulfport wants to show the community just how much they care about local first responders. Gorilla Cuts, which is just off Three Rivers Road, opened its doors on August 1st and is bringing a new…

Second annual First Responder Banquet

The Hancock County community gathered together to recognize those who put their lives on the line for us on a daily basis. The Waveland Community Unity Organization held their second annual appreciation banquet for all of the first responders. Law…

Second annual First Responders Banquet

It’s a special ceremony in honor of those who protect and serve throughout the community. The Waveland Community Unity Organization is hosting their second annual First Responders Banquet as a thank you for all they’ve done. News 25’s Taylor Rubach…

First responders honored in Jackson County

This evening in Jackson County, Keesler Federal Credit Union honored first responders at their annual celebratory dinner. This is the third annual dinner that’s been held in honor of the men and women who put their lives on the line…

Keesler FCU honors first responders

Tonight in Jackson County, Keesler Federal Credit Union honors those that put their lives on the line to keep Coast residents safe each day. News 25’s Hank Davis joins us from the annual First Responders Appreciation Dinner in Pascagoula with…

Bus accident first responders appreciation in Biloxi

Today Merit Health and the City of Biloxi partnered to host a picnic honoring first responders, in appreciation for their hard work in the aftermath of the tragic train-bus collision two weeks ago that killed four people and injured dozens.…

House passes Back the Badge Act

With a vote of 94 to 18, the Mississippi House has passed the Back the Badge Act. House Bill 645 would enhance penalties for crimes committed against law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency responders. The bill now heads to Governor…

First responders band together

One thing evident in yesterday’s accident was that it was all hands on deck for first responders in the area. The City of Biloxi reports nearly ten different crews of first responders were on the scene to help Biloxi police…

Blue Lives Matter Bill on its way to the House

House Bill 2469, the Blue Lives Matter Bill, is on its way to the House and one step closer to becoming law. Today, News 25 reached out to the author of that bill Senator Sean Tindell of Gulfport. He says…

Police Department Awards Ceremony Biloxi

Biloxi First Responders were honored earlier this morning during their quarterly awards ceremony. A handful of detectives and officers received recognition for their hard work in tough cases ranging from domestic disputes to assaults. Many of them were able to…

Blue Lives Matter Bill Passes the Senate

A bill to double penalties for crimes targeting police officers, firefighters, and medics has passed the Mississippi Senate. Senators voted 37-13 Thursday to send Senate Bill 2469 to the House. The Blue Lives Matter proposal says any crime committed against…

Inargual First Responders

Inargual First Responders appreciation dinner in Stone County 3 pm until 6 pm West Side Community Center.

Donations For Gatlinburg First Responders

There is also a donation effort happening here on the Gulf Coast. Gulfport High School, Anniston and Bayou View Elementary Schools are collecting cases of water, sports drinks, and small snacks. A teacher at Gulfport High got in contact with…