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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
If you want to give back, two local veterans need the help of the community this Saturday. The Crusaders for Veterans is looking for volunteers to help two families move. The Crusaders for Veterans is a group that helps veterans…
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…
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…
The City of Biloxi has been working with Keesler Federal Credit Union, the Gulf Coast Gold Star families, and the Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation to bring a Gold Star Family Monument to the city. The monument will be…
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…
Fireworks play a huge role in the Fourth of July festivities in South Mississippi. However, for some of our veterans on the Coast, fireworks can take a toll. The loud booming sounds can trigger those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder…
Depression and post-traumatic stress disorder have become the most common mental health problems for military veterans. The Biloxi Vet Center held their open house today to promote their services to the community. The Vet Center fights against PTSD and other…
If you are a veteran or an active duty member of our military, you and your family have a special invitation in Biloxi today. The Biloxi Veterans Center will hold an open house from 10 am to 2 pm Monday…
And people across the country are remembering D-day, including here on the Coast. Groups like Crusaders for Veterans are remembering World War II veterans and those who died on this day 75-years-ago. It was the largest seaborne invasion in world…
For widows like Mrs. Sarah Primus Memorial Day is always spent with her husband. Gunnery Sergeant Roscoe Primus served his country in the Marine Corps during World War II, the Korean War, and in Vietnam. He retired from the service…
This morning, golf lovers took to the course to not only have fun, but raise funds for a great cause. Wednesday morning more than 100 golfers hit the links at the Oaks Golf Course in Pass Christian for the annual…
In Pass Christian, resident John Trapagnia served our nation as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Now, this man who has given so much to our country needs our help. John, who goes by Jack now, is 70-years-old living with three…