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Hancock County school bus too hot

Hancock County students are dealing with extreme temperatures on the bus ride home. News 25’s Caroline Eaker talks with the school district and upset parent about the hot bus. Many parents across Hancock County are upset after seeing a Facebook…

Extreme heat on the Gulf Coast

Sweltering heat has invaded Mississippi and the entire southeastern United States. The combination of humidity and temperatures in the upper 90s will make it feel like it is well above 100 degrees out. Forecasters say it is possible the heat…

Preventing hot car deaths

As we head into the dog days of summer, the heat is turning up. Here on the Coast, the heat indices will be well into the 100s through the end of the week and you need to keep safety in…

Keeping your kids safe in the heat

The hot temperatures are starting to rise and it’s important to keep your children safe from the heat. News 25’s Taylor Rubach explains the dangers of locking your kids in a hot car unattended. You could be running into the…

Energy Saving Tips

July in South Mississippi is known as the dog days of summer. There are ways to keep that energy bill low even though the temperatures are high. Mississippi Power representatives urge residents to keep their thermostats around 78 degrees. If…

Staying Safe in Extreme Heat

We here in South Mississippi know all too well about extreme heat and high temperatures. With the heat index on the rise, it’s important to stay up to date on how to stay cool and safe during heat emergencies. Heat…

Dangerous Temperatures On The Gulf Coast

Runners pounding the pavement early in the morning. For obvious reasons. Tony Wehner tells News 25, "Incredibly hot in the afternoon, suffocating actually yesterday, so get it done early this morning so it's at least somewhat cool." The heat index…

Dangerous Heat

May feel nice on this 90 degree day but do you know signs of heat exhaustion? AMR here on the gulf coast already responded to 22 heat emergencies in 2016 and 6 alone this month. While South Mississippi is no…

Dangerous Heat

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the dangerous heat that is effecting the coast. While reminding us to hydrate frequently and take shelter from the heat if needed.

Keeping Your Dog Safe in the Heat

When you’re making plans for this summer, the four-legged member of your family may be involved. Vets want to remind everyone it’s not just humans that get overheated in the dog days of summer. Vets are starting to see an…

Temperatures on the Rise

The Memorial Day holiday brought record breaking temperatures to the area. Sunday, temperatures along the Coast moved from the lower 80s to the upper 80s. Today, temperatures jumped from the upper 80s to the lower 90s, making today the hottest…

Temperatures on the Rise

We’re seeing some high temps in our area and an even higher heat index. Lots of people have been celebrating the Memorial Day Weekend outdoors. Let’s check in with Kendra Turley who’s at the Beach in Biloxi to see what…

The Dangers of Leaving Children in Hot Cars

It’s a tragedy that occurs too often. A parent leaves the car only to realize their child is still in the back seat. Many times, it’s too late and it’s already happened this year in our state. With summer now…

Football Practice in the Heat

The heat index in Gulfport might have been over 100 degrees, but the high school football team still had their first practice of the fall season.