Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA shares swim safety tips as summer begins
More families are heading to pools and beaches to cool off for the summer. Staff with the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA say parents should make…
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Moss Point Police Department sharing Memorial Day Weekend safety reminders
Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and the Moss Point Police Department wants to encourage everyone to be safe. Chief Dennis Stevenson took to social media…
Mississippi Highway Patrol prepares for Memorial Day Weekend
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, thousands are expected to hit the roads across Mississippi. Law enforcement agencies are gearing up for one of the busiest travel times of…
Click it or Ticket campaign kicks off across the Coast
Law enforcement agencies are starting their ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign. The campaign started on May 11 and runs until May 31. State and local law…
Crossing arms now up at Pump Branch Road in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- New safety measures are now in place at the site where five people were killed in a collision in late March…
Fire officials ask community to avoid outside burning
Now that we are under a red flag warning for much of the day Saturday, South Mississippi fire departments are asking residents to avoid any outdoor burning, including…
Georgia could become the first state with weapons detection in all public schools
By JEFF AMY ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia could become the first state to require every student to be checked for weapons when arriving at a public school each day. A bill is nearing passage that would require weapons detection systems in…
Safety exchanged zone installed at Poplarville Police Department
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Poplarville now has a safety exchange zone where residents can meet up to complete online purchases or custody exchanges. The zone is in…
Gulfport High students get safety lesson at Prom Promise event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport High School students received a powerful lesson in safety Thursday, just head of prom season. The school hosted its annual ‘Prom Promise’…
Humane Society of South Mississippi shares tips on keeping pets safe during fireworks
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- While fireworks signal celebration for many, the loud blasts can be a source of anxiety for our pets. Humane Society…
Safe driving tips for the New Year’s holiday
As many of you prepare to ring in the new year, now is a good time to remember the principles of sober and safe driving. Many of our…
Firework safety tips ahead of New Year's Eve
Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)- With the new year coming up, fireworks are going to be used to ring in 2026. Ryan Doswell with the Pascagoula Fire Department joins…
Christmas Toy Safety
With Christmas just days away toys will soon be everywhere but some gifts meant for fun can quickly turn dangerous, from choking hazards to battery-related injuries. WXXV's Everett Ganier Jr. talked to doctors…
Tips for air travel during the holidays
With Christmas next week, family and friends will be traveling ahead of the holiday. Gulfport Biloxi International Airport Executive Director Clay Williams joins us to share tips to make travel as…
Biloxi Police Department shares tip to protect yourself from skimming
The Biloxi Police Department is sharing information on how to protect yourself from card skimming. WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears sat down with Lt. Candace Young…
Mississippi Power shares energy efficient tips for the cold weather
Mississippi Power released some tips for keeping your home warm and energy efficient this week. Remember to seal air leaks around windows, doors, plumbing, and light…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office shares Halloween safety tips
We are two days away from Halloween! Hanna Hendry with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office joins us to share safety tips.
Keeping safe with deer on the road
With the temperatures dropping, deer are being seen on the sides of the road more. David Kenney with the State Department of Transportation joins us via Zoom to discuss…
George County School District putting more safety precautions in place
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County School District released a statement for the community, calling for more safety and security during the school day and…
Seatbelt usage up in Mississippi
We have our highest rate ever recorded in seatbelt usage, according to a recent survey done by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. Seatbelt usage has climbed up to 86.6 percent,…
After a deadly crash in Pass Christian, will Amtrak’s return to the coast lead to more fatal accidents?
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) - Drivers in South Mississippi haven’t had to regularly share crossings with passenger trains for quite some time. Now that Amtrak trains are back, drivers may…
Over 5.2 million pools sold across the U.S. and Canada are under recall after reports of nine deaths
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold across the U.S. and Canada over the last two decades are being recalled after nine drowning deaths were reported. The recall covers a range of Bestway, Intex Recreation…
Keeping animals of all sizes, from cats to horses, cool during record heat
By DAVID FISCHER Updated 7:35 AM CDT, July 17, 2025 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — With record temperatures hitting the U.S., pet owners have to protect their four-legged family members from dangers like heat stroke and dehydration. But keeping an animal the…
Disney cruise ship rescue team saves girl who fell overboard and father who jumped after her
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Crew members from a Disney cruise ship saved a girl who fell overboard and her father who jumped in after her. The Disney Dream rescue team pulled the girl and her father into a small…