SUMMARY: Bo Rage has partnered with the American Red Cross and the Buxy Fire Department to install free smoke detectors in homes, as part of the Red Cross's National Sound the Alarm campaign. For the past decade, this initiative has installed over 1 million smoke alarms, helping to save lives by ensuring families are prepared in the event of a fire. Volunteers annually canvass neighborhoods in Buxy, creating fire escape plans and installing alarms. Despite substantial progress, disaster program manager Wendy Sample underscores the ongoing need due to new households, poverty, and elderly residents. So far, 2,111 lives have been documented as saved.

On Tuesday, the Beau Rivage partnered with the American Red Cross and the Biloxi Fire Department to install free smoke detectors in Biloxi homes.

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SUMMARY: The WX News at 6 focused on the homelessness issue in Buuy, highlighted during a city council meeting. Mayor Gillich and Councilman Felix Gy addressed the increasing homeless population at the old Mercy Cross campus. Gillich mentioned the complexity of the problem, while Gy shared ideas from Olympia, Washington. Local businesses reported negative impacts on customers due to the growing homeless presence. A local woman expressed a need for housing and support services for the homeless. The Catholic Diocese of Buuy is opening a homeless resource center at Mercy Cross, with its launch set for next Tuesday.

The issue of homelessness in Biloxi was under the spotlight today during the city council meeting.

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SUMMARY: Golfport firefighters rescued three people from a burning apartment building at Sugar Mill Apartments. They extinguished the blaze quickly and inspired trainees from the Golfport Fire Department Training Academy. Trainee Timothy Skretta, aspiring to be a firefighter, witnessed the real-life action, enhancing his learning and motivation. Though the trainees didn't directly battle the fire, Training Chief Eric Viz emphasized their observational benefit. Deputy Chief Curtis Preswood highlighted how real-life experiences prepare recruits better, promoting safety in Gulfport. Twenty-one firefighters were involved in battling the blaze, which provided invaluable lessons to the trainees.

The trainees didn't get to help battle the blaze, but Training Chief Eric Valles said they'll benefit from witnessing what unfolded.

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