Air travel tips
TSA got back to the basics with some tips on air travel to make checkpoints quick and easy this afternoon at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood is at the airport with more.
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Mardi Gras safety
With all the parades and balls rolling this Mardi Gras season, local law enforcement are working around the clock to make sure everyone has a safe and fun time. With several more parades gearing up this week, officers say parade-goers…
Plan in the works for sidewalks on Highway 49
Over the past few years there have been a number of pedestrian involved accidents on Highway 49 in Gulfport. Now, a plan to build sidewalks along the busy highway is in the works. The city is in the early stages…
Mississippi House passes school safety bill
The Mississippi House passed a new school safety bill that can better prepare schools for active shooter situations. This bill would require safety inspections and active shooter drills in all public schools in the state two times a year. It…
House passes bill for active shooter drills in schools
Yesterday, the Mississippi House passed a new school safety bill that can better prepare schools for active shooter situations. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more.
Driving safely in dense fog
Dense fog has blanketed the area since the beginning of the week, causing accidents and a slow commute for drivers. It’s important to remember the rules of driving in fog. One of the most important rules is to turn on…
Avoiding road rage
Last year in the United States, 30 murders were linked to road rage disputes. Tailgating, cutting people off, speeding: these are just some of the things that can sometimes push drivers over the edge. Road rage has become a serious…
MDOT preparing for hazardous conditions
The Mississippi Department of Transportation crews are preparing the roads for winter weather. MDOT crews are pre-treating the roads and bridges with sodium brine, which lowers the freezing point of water and helps lessen ice formation. MDOT is preparing equipment…
New scenario-based training at Naval Construction Battalion Center
Officers at the Naval Construction Battalion Center have created a scenario based training facility they call the ‘shoot-house.’ As a first responder, you never know what you’ll encounter, but training for scenarios like active shooters and domestic violence can be…
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Throughout the holidays, D’Iberville police participated in the ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign. This campaign is an effort to remind people of the dangers of driving under the influence. During this New Year’s holiday weekend, the D’Iberville police…
Firework safety and pets
As you are lighting up the sky tonight with those fireworks be sure to keep your pets in mind. Valerie Katz with the Humane Society of South Mississippi says the loud noises and bright lights that come from fireworks can…
New Year’s Eve Safety Tips
While you are getting ready to celebrate the New Year, it is important to stay safe in order to kick-off 2019. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is in Biloxi with more on how to stay safe as you hit the road.
Bay St. Louis PD to participate in 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign
The Bay St. Louis Department will participate in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” traffic enforcement campaign from December 28, 2018 to January 01, 2019. During the holiday season, many people choose to celebrate and enjoy themselves by…
Staying safe on the road
As rainfall continues to increase, so does the likelihood of hazards in the roadway. The Gulf Coast has seen over three inches of rain since Thursday with two to three more inches expected through the start of the new year.…
Shooting fireworks for the New Year
Christmas celebrations are transitioning to New Year’s celebrations and that means many residents will be shooting off fireworks next week. Soon the night sky across South Mississippi will be lit up with fireworks as New Year’s celebrations ring in 2019.…
New Year’s Eve Checkpoints
Biloxi police are cracking down on intoxicated drivers this New Year’s Eve. Checkpoints will be set up throughout the city the night of New Year’s Eve and this weekend leading up to it. Biloxi PD will not only check to…
Toy Safety Tips
Santa has come and gone now, meaning kids received new toys to play with. However, parents should keep a close eye on children with certain gifts. There’s nothing like waking up on Christmas morning to new toys and gifts. However,…
Christmas trash could bring criminals to your home
For many, the holiday season is the most joyful time of year. The good times can quickly turn bad if you become a victim to a home burglary. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has tips on how to keep you and…
Mississippi Highway Patrol ‘Home for the Holidays’ Campaign
Mississippi Highway Patrol wants everyone to get home safe for the holidays. Today, they started their safe driving campaign with Christmas just days away. They want to make sure everyone is following the rules of the road. Be sure not…
Safety and sobriety checkpoints in Biloxi
During the holidays there can be a lot of traffic and with that comes the potential of an increase in accidents. Biloxi police will conduct checkpoints throughout the city until the end of the month. Some of the things they…
Police on Halloween safety
Most people love a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to the safety of the ghosts and goblins running the streets to get candy. Gulfport Police Department tells News 25 there are many tips and tricks to…
The Great American Shakeout
Lyman Elementary School joined millions across the world this morning in practicing how to drop, cover, and hold on. The Great American Shakeout earthquake drill started 10 years ago in southern California, but is new to Lyman Elementary. The students…
Child passenger safety checks
September is Child Passenger Safety Month and Safe Kids Gulf Coast partnered with other organizations to offer a free car safety check to Biloxi area residents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Graco helped with this event. For three…
Generator safety tips
Generators typically top the list when it comes to hurricane preparedness so it’s critical those using them know how to do it properly. First, purchase a battery operated carbon monoxide detector to detect dangerous emissions from within the home, but…