veteran

Veteran blames Biloxi VA for health complications

A Marine Corps veteran says his life will never be the same because of a misdiagnosis made back in 2010 by the Biloxi VA. “We went from having a good life to struggling.” Dialysis five days a week, an amputated…

Annual Bow Replacing & Wreath Laying

News 25's Toni Miles interviews Kevin Cuttill and Chad Redman about the annual bow replacing & wreath laying at the Biloxi National Cemetery to honoring our veterans.

Veteran Suicide Awareness

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Taylor Bourgeois about Veteran Suicide Awareness event at Silkies Beach. You can join this hike October 7th at 8 am at the Big Play Entertainment Center.

Family Picnic Honoring Veterans

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Jim Ski and Chris Little about Family Picnic Honoring Veterans on Sept. 4th 12 to 5 pm at 1126 Judge Sekul Ave. Biloxi, Mississippi.

Spartan Weekend

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Larry Botham about Spartan Weekend at the Scarlet Pearl Casino October 13th till 14th. Registration closes September 15th for more information please visit www.spartanweekend.org

Crusaders For Veterans 2017 Freedom Ball

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Kevin Cuttill about Crusaders For Veterans 2017 Freedom Ball at the Golden Nugget Casino July 15th, 4 pm to 11 pm. Tickets are $75 for more information please visit crusadersforveterans.com or call 228-261-1937.

93-year-old veteran swims for gold

It’s day two of the Golden Age Games. One Vietnam veteran is making a splash with the crowd, debuting in his 13th year at 93-years-old. Over 800 athletes representing 44 states in 14 events, the 31st National Golden Age Games…

Golden Age Games

The 2017 National Veterans Golden Age Games will take place in Biloxi today. Nearly one thousand athletes are expected to compete in the national multi-sport competition for senior veterans with events including badminton, bowling, swimming, track, and much more. Athletes…

Volunteers Needed For Golden Age Games

The 2017 National Veterans Golden Age Games will take place in Biloxi next month and the VA needs your help. Nearly one thousand athletes are expected to compete in the national multi-sport competition for senior veterans with events including badminton,…

Local veteran celebrates 100th birthday

A man who spent most of his life protecting our country celebrates his 100th birthday today. News 25’s Kendra Turley introduces us to the well-decorated veteran and birthday boy James O. Lindsey. As a retired Army Master Sergeant and World…

Handmade Blankets Donated To Veterans

One woman is warming the hearts of local veterans by donating handmade blankets to the VA in Biloxi. Lillian Thornton tells News 25 this is her way to give back to the veterans who fought and served for our country.…

Blankets For Veterans

Women are delivering 15 thousand personally made blankets to veterans today at the Biloxi National Cemetery.

Veteran Fundraising Music Show

News 25's Byran Kennedy interviews Prettis Young about Veteran Fundraising Music Show to raise money for paralyzed veterans on Saturday the January 14th at 8:00am.

Wreath Pickup Tomorrow

Despite the weather, the Crusaders for Veterans need all hands on deck tomorrow morning. The first weekend of December, the crusaders for veterans lay wreaths on graves at the Biloxi National Cemetery and at the Beauvoir, and now they need…

Monthly Unattended Veterans Service

Today, the Biloxi National Cemetery will honor veterans who have been laid to rest, but had no-one attend their funeral services. The monthly unattended veteran’s service will take place on the cemetery grounds at 2:30 this afternoon. Keesler air force…

Left Wreath Laying Ceremony In Biloxi

Tomorrow one coast organization will make sure our fallen men and women of the armed forces are honored during the holiday season. Saturday morning, Crusaders for Veterans will be holding their annual laying of the wreaths ceremony. Hundreds are expected…

Honoring Our Fallen Heroes

News 25’s Katarina Luketich interviews Kevin Cuttill about Wreath Laying Ceremony on December 3rd at 11 am the at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Also at Jefferson Davis Beauvoir at 2 pm.

Honoring Our Fallen Heros

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Kevin Cuttill about Wreath Laying Ceremony on December 3rd at 11 am the at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Also at Jefferson Davis Beauvoir at 2 pm.

Hogs For A Cause

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Kevin Cuttill about Hogs For A Cause event November 19th at Our Lady Of The Gulf Church.

Take A Veteran To School Day St. Martin

While some schools had Veterans Day programs, a couple coast schools invited veterans to spend the day with them. St. Martin middle school invited three veterans to their school today for "Take a veteran to school day" sponsored by cable…

Veterans Day Ceremony Armed Forces Retirement Home

The armed force retirement home opened doors to the public today for their annual Veterans Day ceremony. Veterans across the coast joined together in Gulfport as well as law enforcement agencies to honor our service men and women. Students from…