‘Sound the Alarm’ home fire safety event
Happening Saturday in Biloxi, the American Red Cross is offering free smoke alarm installations. This ‘Sound the Alarm’ Home Fire Safety event is also seeking volunteers with training provided.…
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Israel-Hamas live updates: Three Israeli hostages handed to Red Cross in Gaza
By NBC News An NBC News crew has witnessed Israeli hostages being transferred into Red Cross custody as part of a long-awaited ceasefiredeal that came after 15 months of near-constant war and the deaths of some 46,800 Palestinians and more…
American Red Cross bringing FRIENDS to give blood
The American Red Cross is teaming up with friends to get blood donations... FRIENDS as in the show! All who give blood between November 18th and December 8th will receive two pairs of FRIENDS and Red Cross socks while supplies…
WXXV Relief-A-Thon: Elizabeth Keen with details on how to donate
A successful Relief-A-Thon tonight during our 9 p.m. show over on WXXV FOX, and it’s still not too late to donate to Helene recovery…
WXXV Relief-A-Thon: Erving, TN PIO Myron Hughes speaks on the city’s experience with Helene
We talked to a resident of Erving, an east Tennessee community that’s just beginning the recovery progress. Now we are talking to…
WXXV Relief-A-Thon: Red Cross discusses the importance of giving blood during disasters
When it comes to natural disasters, oftentimes the blood supply can reach critically low levels. We’re joined in studio by Red Cross Blood Services…
WXXV Relief-A-Thon: Red Cross Volunteer Jamar Brewton is in Georgia
Eastern and Central Georgia received the brunt of Helene as it made its way inland last week. Tonight, we’re checking in with a Red Cross volunteer…
WXXV Relief-A-Thon: Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich discusses the city’s relief efforts
The City of Biloxi is helping out a Florida city to deliver much needed supplies. Mayor FoFo Gilich joins us on the phone now to…
WXXV Relief-A-Thon: Southeast Mississippi Regional Director John McCarty discusses relief efforts
We are continuing our conversation now with Red Cross Southeast Mississippi Executive Director John McCarty on the power of your donation tonight and where the…
WXXV Relief-A-Thon: WXXV General Manager Don Moore discusses the importance of giving back
WXXV General Manager Don Moore is in studio to talk about the importance of giving back after natural disaster strikes. Click here if…
WXXV Relief-A-Thon: Red Cross helping Helene victims
Red Cross Volunteers are dispatched in many communities across several states, especially in North Carolina. Red Cross Volunteer Greg Schulte gives us an update from the community of Burnside.…
Battle of the Badges being hosted in Ocean Springs
The City of Discovery is hosting the Battle of the Badges on September 5th in partnership with the Red Cross. Anyone who goes to the Ocean Springs Civic Center between 10 AM and 4 PM can give in support to…
Beau Rivage partners with the Red Cross for the "Sound the Alarm" initiative
Beau Rivage employees partnered up once again with the American Red Cross for its "Sound the Alarm" smoke detector initiative. The definite sound of…
Mississippi Power donates cold weather supplies
Mississippi Power is partnering with local organizations to meet community needs as a result of extended freezing temperatures. Mississippi Power is providing highly requested items such as blankets, winter coats,…
‘Tis the season to give blood
MOBILE, Dec. 20, 2023 — When blood products are fully stocked on hospital shelves, patients don’t have to wait for critical care. Giving blood with the American Red Cross in December can help those in need make more holiday memories with loved…
Red Cross asking South Mississippi to give gift of life this holiday season
Holiday travel, as well as seasonal illnesses, heighten the need for blood donations to help patients heal. The American Red Cross is holding blood drives throughout the month to restock the depleted supply and make sure blood is on hand…
Red Cross collaborates with Warner Bros. for blood drives
In a thrilling collaboration, the Red Cross has partnered with Warner Brothers for the theatrical release of “Meg 2: the Trench.” The collaboration is to celebrate a…
Red Cross encouraging blood donations for critical low reserves-
The American Red Cross experienced a shortfall in blood and platelet donations last month. They collected $26,000 fewer blood donations than needed to meet the needs of…
The Knights of Columbus hold Spring Blood Drive
The Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Fatima in Biloxi hosted a Spring Red Cross Blood Drive. Blood is always needed to save lives and volunteers rolled…
Red Cross urges people to prepare for Hurricane Season
As hurricane season inches closer, American Red Cross is urging people to be prepared. An emergency kit is a prepared bag that is easily accessible. Inside of…
Community gathers in Ocean Springs to donate blood
The City of Ocean Springs held a blood drive today at the city’s civic center to help replenish the blood supply. Throughout the season, several factors can disrupt the ability for the…
Make Your Appointments for the 17th Annual Katrina Blood Drive!
Commemorate the 17th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina by donating blood with the American Red Cross. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially type O, which stands at just a one-day supply right now. Increased hospital blood usage continues to…
American Red Cross holds 3rd Annual Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive
Come give the gift of life in memory of a true community hero who gave his life in the line of duty at the 3rd Annual Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive, Wednesday May 4th from 11 a.m. to 6…
Memorial hosting monthly blood drives
You can give the gift of life today at Memorial. They’re hosting a blood drive until 5:30 today at their medical office building in Gulfport. They’re hosting monthly blood drives working…