Gulf Coast Gator Ranch and Tours
Alligator safety is something that seldom crosses our minds. Tim Parker works in the wild as a boat captain and tour guide at Gulf Coast Gator Ranch and Tours in Moss Point. While some may say he puts his life…
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2018 Health and Safety Conference
Today kicked off the first day of the Southeast Premier Safety and Health Conference at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi. Safety and health leaders from some of the most prestigious companies in the southeast joined together to educate and collaborate.…
Children and pets in hot cars: what you should and should not do
We are getting into that time of year where temperatures outside climb into the 90s, but inside your car it can get as hot as 140 degrees. Even temperatures in a car on a cloudy afternoon can reach over 100…
Swamp and water rescue in Harrison County
A 77-year-old Harrison County man is safe tonight after surviving a life and death situation in the swamp. A walk to a nearby store doesn’t seem to be risky, but it turned into a dangerous, life-threatening situation for one Harrison…
Staying safe during dangerously hot conditions
This weekend, dangerously hot conditions are expected with the heat index forecast to be between 103 and 107 degrees. “Usually dizziness and then everything starts getting blurry and after that you know something is wrong.” Nelson Alonso, amongst many others…
New tools help assist Biloxi Fire Department
The Biloxi Fire Department now has a truck that can deliver breathing air to firefighters at fire scenes. The new air truck replaces a nearly 20-year-old unit which could only transport air tanks to fire scenes. A firefighter’s air tank…
New tools assist with firefighting and fire safety for Biloxi FD
The Biloxi Fire Department has two new tools to assist with firefighting and fire safety: a truck that can deliver breathing air to firefighters at fire scenes and a trailer that can simulate house fires and other catastrophes. The 27…
Hands only CPR training in Gulfport
Being prepared for emergencies can be the difference between witnessing a tragedy or saving a life. Today, at the Harrison County Courthouse, AMR is helping Coast residents get ready for any situation with hands only CPR instructions on their state…
Buoys added in Back Bay Biloxi
This morning, Keesler Air Force Base and the Department of Marine Resources teamed up to install buoys in the Back Bay. In the past, security forces members have had issues with boaters trespassing onto Keesler. Even though signs on land…
Click it or Ticket campaign kicks off
Over the next two weeks, you might notice more law enforcement on the roadways. That’s because today marks the kickoff of the ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign which runs from May 21st to June 3rd. The period coincides with the…
National Safe Boating Week
With Memorial Day Weekend almost a week away, families are gearing up to get their boats on the water for the popular holiday and in the midst of National Safe Boating Week. This annual week of safe boating awareness begins…
Staying safe during record high temperatures
98 degrees was a record high temperature set in Pascagoula yesterday. We barely even passed go with spring and we’re right into that summer heat again today with another record high for Gulfport with a temperature of 94. It’s easy…
‘R U Ready?’ Hurricane preparedness seminar
With hurricane season just one month away, the City of Biloxi is taking action by providing the community with a free storm preparedness seminar. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is at the event with more on tonight’s seminar.
Airport emergency exercise
Ambulances, blue lights, and fire fighters on the runway at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport today, a scary sight, but there was no need for alarm. It was only a test. News 25’s Toni Miles shows us how airport workers and…
Heavy rainfall and heavy traffic expected this weekend
Big crowds and heavy traffic are expected this weekend and so is the potential for some high winds and heavy rainfall making the situation on the roads even worse. Although we still don’t know the exact timing of the expected…
Barricades for Spring Break go up in Gulfport
As the Coast gets ready for the crowds that Black Spring Break is expected to bring in, Gulfport police are mapping out their traffic plan for the big weekend. The Gulfport Police Department began putting out barricades along Highway 90…
Coliseum prepares for large crowds this weekend
In 2017, Biloxi Black Beach Weekend brought in around 60,000 visitors to the Coast. This year, the Gulf Coast Spring Fest Concert at the Coliseum, which is always the biggest event of the weekend, is full of A-list artists like…
New fire boat sets sail along the Gulf
Sometime last week, along the waters of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, you may have seen a new piece of equipment riding the waves. The Biloxi Fire Department went out for a test drive on their brand new fire boat to…
Barricades up along Highway 90 in Biloxi
The City of Biloxi has begun their preparations for Black Beach Weekend. Come this weekend, the beach will be packed with tourists in town for spring break. Now, all along Highway 90 you will begin to see barricades set up…
Black Spring Break promoters respond to former promoter’s indictment
Current promoters of Black Spring Break express the importance of keeping safety first and communication with police strong. This is following the recent indictment of former Black Spring Break promoter Keith Brown, who, according to authorities, was running a cocaine…
School and work place safety
A man from the Mississippi Gulf Coast is helping make sure schools and businesses are prepared in case of an active shooter situation. Reports of school and mass shootings hit close to home for Gulfport native and Army veteran Brad…
Sick raccoons still a hazard for pet owners in Long Beach
The total number of raccoons carrying the viral disease that has recently broke out in Long Beach keeps growing. Long Beach Animal Control has now collected more than one hundred raccoons with distemper throughout the city. Animal control officers were…
Biloxi Public School District board meeting
A Biloxi High School threat that happened last month and went unmentioned to parents has caused a divide between the school district and some Biloxi parents. That initial threat that took place on February 26th is what caused some uncertainty…
Gulfport Fire Dept. helps low income families
If you live in Gulfport and don’t have the means for a smoke or carbon monoxide detector, the Gulfport Fire Department is here to help. The department offers a federally funded program allowing them to install smoke and carbon monoxide…
