If you’re interested in owning a gun, but don’t know safety steps of using one, the Gulfport Police Department offers a firearm safety course once a month. News 25’s Taylor Rubach has more on the importance of handgun safety. Having…
Recent events raised concerns over firefighters working in full gear near water, especially here on the Coast. The Gulfport Fire Department debunked the rumor of firefighters drowning in water if they fall in with full gear. One demonstrated in a…
This coming Monday people across the country will be able to experience a solar eclipse. Something we haven’t seen in 38 years. Many schools across the state are getting ready since students will be in class for much of the…
It’s a firearm safety class for those wanting to learn about basic handgun safety. Today concludes the two day safety course provided by the Gulfport Police Department. News 25’s Taylor Rubach is on scene at the gun range to learn…
The Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, is on the front lines when it comes to passenger safety and the Gulfport Biloxi International Airport is no exception. Anyone who travels by plane has encountered TSA workers. News 25’s Caroline Eaker takes…
With all the fakes floating around the internet, you’ll want to make sure to get proper, NASA approved eye protection for the solar eclipse on Monday. News 25 spoke with a health care official to find out exactly what you…
The amount of wrecks due to the weather has the Gulfport police urging motorists to drive with caution as more rain is expected. An 18-wheeler is involved in an accident with multiple vehicles near the Lorraine Cowan Road exit on…
Harrison County sheriff’s deputies will soon be equipped with state of the art body cameras. The department recently purchased 68 cameras for an overall total of about $450,000. The equipment did not cost taxpayers a dime. The sheriff’s department used…
Residents of Biloxi can soon expect a wealth of information regarding storm safety to appear in their mailboxes. Every August as we approach the peak of hurricane season, the City of Biloxi distributes a storm and flood preparedness newsletter. The…
Starting the school year off right all starts with a safe commute. Students and teachers at St. Martin High have a much safer route to school every morning now that improvements to a hazardous intersection are finished up. Imagine being…
No country, industry, community, or individual is immune to cyber risks. Today, local government and county workers as well as some private business leaders gathered at the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency Office in Gulfport to learn what they can…
Even though the heat still feels like summer, for many students and teachers it is time to step out of the pool and into the classroom. Harrison County School District bus drivers have started to gear up and buckle in…
The search is still on for the man who shot a Harrison County deputy near the intersection of 605 and Highway 67 last week. The sheriff says the bulletproof vest the deputy was wearing is what saved his life. Shot…
Law enforcement officers encounter dangerous individuals in the line of duty almost daily so taking the proper safety precautions is a matter of life and death. News 25 caught up with a former Air Force instructor about the importance of…
Are you a beginner gun owner or want to freshen up on handgun safety? The Gulfport Police Department is offering a civilian firearm safety course for basic handgun safety. Those who wish to attend must provide their own handgun and…
Sweltering heat has invaded Mississippi and the entire southeastern United States. The combination of humidity and temperatures in the upper 90s will make it feel like it is well above 100 degrees out. Forecasters say it is possible the heat…
As we head into the dog days of summer, the heat is turning up. Here on the Coast, the heat indices will be well into the 100s through the end of the week and you need to keep safety in…
Well-known smartphone app Snapchat is used by millions of people every day. Now with the app’s latest update, the locations of those millions of users can be seen throughout the world, causing a concern for parents on the Coast. Thirteen-year-old…
Portable generators are beneficial during hurricane season, but improper use could potentially cost you your life. News 25’s Kendra Turley has your back tonight with some tips on how to use that generator safely. A portable generator often tops the…
Fireworks may be a Fourth of July tradition, but they’re also extremely dangerous. Thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured each year using fireworks. Bottle rockets and sparklers generally cause the most issues. Many people consider sparklers…
This Fourth of July weekend went fairly smooth for Mississippi Highway Patrol officers. Highway Patrol Spokesman Chase Elkins says there were no fatalities statewide over the weekend and ten people were arrested on DUI violations. Traffic is still expected to…
In Biloxi, the area between the Small Craft Harbor and Oak Street in East Biloxi will be a fireworks free zone for July 4th. Signs will notify beachgoers of the change and police will be on hand to enforce the…
If you’re planning on attending the Fourth of July fireworks show in Gulfport, officials want to remind you of a firework free zone. In the area between Highway 49 and 15th street, south of Highway 90, you will not be…
While people are enjoying their Fourth of July holiday with bright, loud fireworks your pets can become scared and run away, trying to find a safe haven. Pets go missing around the Fourth of July more than any other time…
