With the drop in temperatures, many South Mississippians will be cranking up their space heaters and lighting fire places to keep warm. With heating equipment being one of the leading causes of home fire death, it is important to practice…
Not everyone has the opportunity to spend Thanksgiving at home with their family. First responders all over the Coast are hard at work this holiday, making sure our community stays safe. An accident, fire or emergency could happen at any…
With a high amount of traffic expected during the upcoming holiday weekend, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings. News 25’s Veronica Bayona hits the streets to talk to holiday travelers on safe driving techniques. Linda Hillman is getting…
With Thanksgiving Day just a few days away, many families are getting ready to hit the roads to visit relatives. News 25’s Veronica Bayona has a full report on how to prepare your vehicle before taking off on your holiday…
As we get ready to enjoy delicious Thanksgiving meals, AMR shares with us safety tips on how to prevent fires while cooking fried turkeys. News 25’s Veronica Bayona also gives us a closer look at AMR’s 27th annual Home for…
Jackson County cities are working together to transform the county into a safe bicycle and pedestrian friendly community. This week, the public is encouraged to attend one of the five input meetings aimed to help develop a bicycle, pedestrian and…
Ninety-five percent of police departments throughout the country are equipped with body cameras. Pascagoula police are now part of that statistic. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spoke with officers who say the new body cameras will make their police force more…
Saturday dozens of kids and their parents filled Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport for the fourth annual Kids Safety Fair. It was a day packed full of information on how to protect your children. There was information about Amber…
Last week, News 25 brought you news about vicious dog attacks in Gulfport. The initial report said multiple people had been attacked by two dogs near Pratt Avenue and 20th Street. Law enforcement seized two dogs in the area. Although…
The Mississippi Coast Coliseum is intensifying their security around the facility to better protect those attending events. On Tuesday, the Coliseum Commission voted to buy metal detectors and cameras and it’s all funded by a $65,000 grant provided by the…
A growing list of states have laws restricting sexual offenders from participating in Halloween activities like passing out candy to kids trick-or-treating. Currently in Mississippi, there are no restrictions for sexual predators on Halloween night. Halloween is a night for…
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant has declared this week as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Mississippi is making the transition into fall and opening the severe weather season. According to the National Weather Service, the state has been hit by more…
Mississippi lies on the edge of the New Madrid fault zone. While it’s been more than 200 years since a major earthquake rattled our state, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency wants to make sure our students are prepared should history…
Generators are on the top the list for many who are preparing for Hurricane Nate, so it's critical those using them know how to do it properly First, make sure you have a battery operated carbon monoxide detector to detect…
As Tropical Storm Nate moves into the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) advises the traveling public to prepare in advance, stay informed and know what actions to take to stay safe during and after severe weather…
With the two days of Gulfport Music Festival combined into tonight only, traffic may be a concern for concertgoers as well as Cruisers here on the Coast. Additional police officers will be staffed at the event which is expected to…
In preparation for Hurricane Nate, here are some resources you may need in order for your family and visitors to be fully prepared for the upcoming storm. Please follow the advice of your local officials regarding the possibility of evacuation.…
News 25's Gina Tomlinson interviews Rupert Lacy about what locals can do to help protect them from the storm.
Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves stopped by Pascagoula today to take part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Courtyards at the Dock. The Lt. Governor and everyone at the ceremony enjoyed the sunshine that the day offered, however, Reeves was…
The Las Vegas attack at a music festival Sunday was the deadliest mass shooting in United States history. With the Gulfport Music Festival starting Friday, organizers say extra security will be on hand to make sure concertgoers stay safe. Fifty-eight…
To stay ahead of modern day threats, screening procedures are now stronger than ever before at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson got the chance to speak with an explosives specialist about how security officials are making sure…
A two day gun safety course begins tonight with the Gulfport Police Department. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us at the gun range to tell us more on what civilians will be learning about the basics of firearm safety.
Today Bay St. Louis police officers were stopping drivers in the city, but instead of handing them tickets they were passing out railroad safety cards. As part of Operation Clear Track sponsored by Amtrak, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.,…
In the wake of a church shooting in Tennessee, some local churches are stepping up security measures. Installing surveillance cameras, creating an emergency plan, and adding security personnel are some of the ways churches on the Coast are boosting up…