This is the first time in history Flag Day was officially celebrated at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport. Residents and members of the community filled the seats for a Flag Day ceremony. There was a presentation of colors,…
This weekend, one local church is doing its part to lend a hand to the Coast’s homeless veteran community. For the second year, First Missionary Baptist Church Handsboro will be hosting their Veteran Stand Down. Tomorrow, from 9 a.m. until…
Today marks the 72nd anniversary of D-Day. Seventy-two years ago on June 6th, 1944, thousands of Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, courageously invading the Nazi-occupied country. D-Day is known as a major turning point for World War…
Memorial Day may have come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the Coast is done honoring the ones who fight for our country and made the ultimate sacrifice. This morning, the O’Keefe family held their first Veteran’s Breakfast at McElroy’s…
This morning, Biloxi VA employees laced up their sneakers for their personal health and the well-being of those they serve. The health system held its annual VA2K this morning. Employees walked six laps around the main entrance water fountain, the…
News 25's Toni Miles interviews Sharon Keller and Donna Anderson about the 5th Annual "Eagles Under the Oaks" More Information Call: 228-243-7272 www.kfcu.org/eagles www.cwvsm.org
Tomorrow morning, local non-profit Crusaders for Veterans is looking for some help moving a sick, disabled veteran out of his home and into a new apartment. If you’re interested in lending a helping hand, the group will be meeting tomorrow…
This evening the Gulf Coast VA Health Care System is holding a town hall event at 5 for veterans who receive health care from the VA. The meeting will be at the recreational hall in building 17. The event is…
For veterans, readjusting to civilian life is no easy feat, but the Veterans Center has made it their mission to make that transition as smooth as possible. Today, one of 70 nationwide mobile vet centers set up shop outside of…
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Kitsaa Stevens and Mel Morrison about the Gulf Coast Music Festival April 9th at the Beauvoir 11 am - 5 pm. Free Admission Donations Accepted for TNT Ranch to help support homeless veterans.
The phrase “dog is man’s best friend” might be an understatement to those who suffer from disorders or disabilities that require a service dog. News 25’s Kristen Durand introduces us to one veteran who uses a service dog to cope…
A Biloxi family received military service awards earned by their loved who served in World War I. Senator Thad Cochran’s staff presented Francis Ward with the Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart and Fourragere earned by his father in combat. Cochran’s…
Dozens of veterans packed the Biloxi VA’s recreation center with the hopes of finding a job. The compensated work therapy team held a job and resource fair this morning at the Biloxi VA. The team’s main goal is to help…
We here locally aren't the only ones honoring Vietnam War Vets. This morning defense secretary ash carter and veteran’s affairs secretary Robert McDonald laid wreaths at The National Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington. The event is part of a 13…
News 25's Bryan Kennedy, interviews Kevin Cuttill about the Vietnam Remembrance Ceremony on March 29th, 10 am at Biloxi National Cemetery.
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Kevin Cuttill about the Crusaders For Veterans Bake Sale on Saturday March 26. [mappress mapid="2579"]
Many service men and women transitioning from military to civilian life find it difficult to find jobs. One organization is here in Biloxi to help them out. Unemployment Eliminators opened their doors to a job fair this morning at the Coast…
Windy conditions along Highway 90 couldn’t stop hundreds of veterans from biking into Gulfport today on the Ride 2 Recovery Gulf Coast Challenge. As News 25's Shelby Myers reports, Over a hundred injured veterans and their supporters are braving the…
A challenge to help veterans heal is rolling through Gulfport today. In collaboration with the City of Gulfport and Island View Casino, over a hundred cyclists made a stop on the Coast for the second year in a row on…
They served our country and now they’re expressing themselves through their artistic abilities. This morning, the VA in Biloxi hosted the local competition for the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. The fair features 43 entries across the categories of fine…
Families of Service Members, Veterans, and Wounded Warriors May Register to Learn About and to Receive Healthy Foods from Operation Homefront JACKSON, Mississippi — Operation Homefront will hold free Growing Healthy Military Families events in Jackson, Mississippi, and in Gulfport,…
A VFW in Pascagoula is doing its part to raise money for our men and women fighting overseas. The VFW is hosting a concert on Saturday, February 20th. Tickets are $10 or you can get a VIP table for $75.…
The national commander of the American Legion made a stop in Gulfport during his trip across the United States to speak to military veterans. Commander Dale Barnett is collecting input from local veterans on issues such as the VA medical…
We all know that our homeless population here on the Coast is relatively large but now, very few of them are veterans. This is according to Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care Director Anthony Dawson, who takes pride in the effort…