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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Ocean Springs is ramping up safety and security in new and innovative ways throughout the school system. Superintendent Dr. Bonita Coleman spoke with the Ocean Springs Lions Club today about all of the new safety measures they are taking this…
This morning, police released more information about Mollie Tibbets. She went missing on July 18th in Brooklyn, Iowa. Investigators say the 20-year-old went on a jog when she was followed and eventually taken and killed. Now, police are warning joggers…
The decision to stop driving is a difficult one for many senior citizens, but it can be the right choice for their safety and everyone else on the road. Although there is an age restriction on when you can get…
The Mississippi Peanut Growers Association made it possible for CPR training kits to be put in classrooms. Students in D’Iberville are learning the skills to help others stay alive. News 25 visited D’Iberville High today to join their JROTC students…
With the new school season in full swing, Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson has announced a new way to help prevent tragedies from happening in county schools. A new feature to the sheriff department’s app allows people to submit reports…
Of all the dangers Mother Nature brings, hurricanes can be the worst for our area and can be much worse for senior citizens. August 29th, 2005, a day that is stuck in the minds of many South Mississippians, especially 76-year-old…
The City of Gulfport is actively working toward providing a safer experience for pedestrians visiting Fishbone Alley in downtown Gulfport. “It was a place you would want to avoid. It was a place you would put your garbage in and…
The first day of school in D’Iberville is tomorrow and teachers and staff are in a ‘CRASE’ to keep their students safe. ‘CRASE’ stands for ‘civilian response to active shooter events.’ It’s every parent, teacher, and student’s worst nightmare: a…
The City of Gulfport is working towards providing a safer experience for pedestrians visiting Fishbone Alley in downtown Gulfport. News 25’s Veronica Bayona has more.
Students will head back to school soon and one local high school is taking extra measures for its students and faculty. Pascagoula police surrounded Pascagoula High School Wednesday morning preparing for the worst, but thankfully this time bulletproof vests and…
This morning, Harrison County Emergency Management Director Rupert Lacy was on hand to speak to a room full of Coast business owners about disaster preparedness. With hurricane season in full swing running from June 1st through November 30th, EMA wants…
When we get older our bodies are just not the same as they use to be. So, when we deal with the high temperatures like what we have been dealing with lately for senior citizens this can be very dangerous.…