A brand new event at the Biloxi VA Medical Center helped veterans from across the Armed Forces learn more about healthcare options and resources available to them. It can be tricky to navigate the world of healthcare, but the VA…
The message from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston is ‘thank you’ to those who served our country both past and present. Tonight, the 5th annual Veterans Tribute Tri-Art-A-Thon kicked off and was full of gratitude. The event featured…
Three Rivers Elementary honored veterans with a program and breakfast for parents in the military and civilians. The program included patriotic songs and a presentation of the POW Table which honors the memory of the fallen, missing in action, or…
Along the Coast people will be honoring our veterans and those who serve today. Bel-Aire Elementary in Gulfport held their ‘Take a Veteran to School Day’ program this morning. It is a popular outreach program that helps connect veterans from…
Veterans Day celebrations are already underway in South Mississippi, including a ceremony at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. Gulfport ROTC Color Guard presented the colors, followed by song selections from the Gulfport High School Madrigals. The ceremony was held in recognition…
Students at D’Iberville High School and members of the community came together to give back to our veterans in a tasty way this morning. The ROTC program and Community Service Class at the school served a hot breakfast of pancakes,…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College prides themselves on being a very military friendly campus. This week, they are taking the time to say thank you to our veterans. Today, the college hosted a picnic with the students, veterans, and other…
For eight years, staff at Riemann Family Funeral Homes has been taking local veterans on an annual trip to the World War II Museum in New Orleans. Every year it is a day to remember and honor those who have…
Today Governor Phil Bryant was on the Coast to help break ground at a new facility that will benefit our nation’s heroes. A place to honor Mississippi veterans: that’s the goal of the Mississippi V.A. State Veterans Nursing Home in…
This morning at Biloxi’s Morning Call, Keesler Air Force Base officials gave an update on everything happening at the instillation. With multiple city officials and community business leaders present, they spoke on new initiatives for Gold Star Families, things on…
It was a blast from the past today over at the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Some solid gold oldies played over the speakers as hundreds of beautiful cars made their way through for all the veterans to see. This is…
Everybody is welcome to enjoy all of the Cruisin’ the Coast festivities, including the veterans in attendance. Everyone, including Elvis, showed their appreciation and patriotism for the ‘Salute our Veterans’ tribute at Centennial Plaza. He walked around shaking the hands…
The University of Southern Mississippi is working on a multi-million dollar project to provide students who are veterans or service members an exclusive facility. The university kicked off a fundraising initiative today to make the $2.4 million project a reality.…
Over 50 military veterans have just kicked off a weekend of relaxation and networking in D’Iberville. The Spartan Alliance’s Third Annual Spartan Weekend began this afternoon at the Scarlet Pearl with a meet and greet. Spartan Weekend allows veterans and…
One special World War II veteran was in attendance at today’s ‘Bells across America’ ceremony. Ninety-six year-old Paul Haplea is a retired seaman 1st class. He was assigned to the 62nd Seabees during WWII. He landed on Iwo Jima during…
Emotions were high at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport today at their fourth annual ‘Bells across America’ ceremony. ‘Bells across America’ is a day and a ceremony to remember those who died in the line of duty and…
Today, a number of service members at the Seabee Base in Gulfport were promoted and recognized for their service. It’s a long and challenging process, but the anchors are definitely worth it. Thirty-two service members from various commands at the…
On the morning of September 11th, 2001, terrorists wreaked havoc on our nation, devastating, but also uniting Americans across the nation. Eighteen years later, the City of Gulfport is looking to honor those who fought and died that day as…
It was all smiles and happy tears at Saucier Elementary today as one little girl got a surprise she’ll never forget. It’s a moment Jaliyah Stark will remember for a long time. Jaliyah’s father, William Stark, is a U.S Navy…
Members of the public in Hancock County joined together on Saturday to benefit an important cause. Lakeshore VFW Post 4808 hosted a fish fry for ‘Hancock County Van for Vets.’ ‘Van for Vets’ arranges transport for local veterans to doctor…
Gone, but not forgotten, and soon to be forever remembered through a monumental project in the City of Biloxi. The City of Biloxi has been working with Keesler Federal Credit Union, Gulf Coast Gold Star families, and the Woody Williams…
Many people worry about how they’ll be remembered when they pass away. For Retired Seabee Sam Bass, he wants to be remembered by his peers. Bass died on July 13th at 88 one of his last wishes was to have…
Members of the public and military gathered on Saturday to honor every branch of the Armed Forces. The veterans advocacy group Crusaders for Veterans put on the 2019 Freedom Ball as a way to recognize current and fallen members of…
A local car club decided to celebrate our nation’s birthday with some veterans! Gulfport is home to the only Armed Forces Retirement Home outside of Washington, D.C. and the Gulfport Corvette Club brought a Fourth of July celebration right to…