History won’t repeat itself, not if Biloxi police and officials have anything to do with it. It’s been nearly one year since a young man from Ocean Springs died after an unusual accident at a Mardi Gras parade on Fat…
A rising trend in credit card fraud in Harrison County could become a cause for concern. This could be partially because of the busy holiday shopping season. That’s when many are swiping left and right and the people who prefer…
While most of us are resting up on New Year’s Day, first responders have to be ready for anything. Hospitals have to be fully staffed in the event of an emergency. Local police, EMS officials, and firefighters are working to…
It’s a popular holiday tradition for people to fire guns off at midnight New Year’s Eve. However, bullets from the sky can make New Year’s Eve celebrations deadly. Police around the country have urged residents against the dangerous practice of…
As we prepare to ring in the New Year, some Coast residents may be ready to get their hands on fireworks, but those celebrating should take precautions to make sure they don’t end up losing them while setting them off.…
Now that Christmas has come and gone, some people who keep their Christmas trees throughout the month may not realize the dangers of Christmas tree fires if you do not attempt to keep up with taking care of them. Harrison…
After one deadly wreck and many complaints from parents, four new LED lights were installed today along Kiln-Delisle Road. The Hancock County School District ordered the lights from Coast Electric. This action comes less than a week after a mother…
Vigilance: that’s what workers throughout South Mississippi have shown as they keep a watchful eye out to make sure residents in our areas are safe and warm. Popp’s Ferry Bridge Tender Jennifer Hudson works with Biloxi city leaders early Friday…
News 25's Gina Tomlinson tells us more about the current weather conditions and how to be safe in your vehicle.
Emergency management officials along the Coast are preparing for what could be a wintery Friday morning. This includes the potential for icy roads and an extended period of cold temperatures. Biloxi Emergency Manager Michelle Crowley and Harrison County Emergency Management…
With some of the coldest air of the season headed to South Mississippi, it’s important to remember your pets. According to animal healthcare professionals, temperatures falling into the mid-40s can be problematic for outside pets, but if you can’t bring…
Tonight’s the very first time guests will have to pass through metal detectors before entering the Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. Signs now hang outside the coliseum entrance notifying the public that the metal detectors are in use. Coliseum staff tells…
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…