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…
Beginning Saturday, Mississippi drivers will have to follow three new laws aimed at keeping drivers and their passengers safe. Along with the seat belt law and the left lane law, it will now be illegal for passengers to ride in…
In the event of an emergency would your child know what to do? We hope no child is ever in that situation, but if it were to happen officials want kids to be prepared. That’s why Harrison County Supervisor Kent…
AAA predicts more than 37.2 million Americans will hit the roads this weekend for the Independence Day holiday travel period. Before you get behind the wheel, officials want to remind you of a new law that goes into effect Saturday…
With the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaching, now is the time to brush up on firework safety. Today, at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s annual fireworks demonstration, experts will set off dramatic explosions in Washington, D.C., recreating demonstrations…
Some tense moments in west D’Iberville near the Tchoutacabouffa River earlier today, as two teenagers ignored street barricades on River Bluff Road. The two teens managed to safely escape the vehicle without injury. News 25’s Taylor Rubach was on the…
With the overnight showers plus expected rainfall, first responders urge drivers to ‘turn around, don’t drown.’ Twenty members of the Gulfport Fire Department make up the Swift Water Rescue Team. If a vehicle gets stuck in flood water, the team…
Biloxi residents will soon hear sirens once a month as part of the city’s emergency warning system. The tests will begin on July 5th and continue on the first Wednesday of every month during hurricane season. Ten warning sirens located…
Today in Gulfport, the Harrison County Emergency Operations Center is firing on all cylinders. A large group of public safety officials from across Harrison County are holding mock training exercises to ensure their plans and preparations are complete as we…
Firefighters in South Mississippi are brushing up on their trench rescue skills right here in Gulfport. Trench rescue involves sides caving in or a person becoming stuck during an infrastructure project like laying ditches, pipes or wires below grade. Firefighters…
We are seeing terror attacks targeting cities around the world. The face of terrorism is changing, which is why it must be addressed on a local level. Here on the Coast, the Biloxi Police Department Bomb Squad is a big…
Earlier today, the City of D’Iberville sounded their alarms, but there’s no need to be on high alert. This was simply a test to ensure that equipment is working properly as we head into the season when storms typically increase…
As you’re planning your summer getaways, if those plans include driving, you may want to check your tires before hitting the road. This week is National Tire Safety Week. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends drivers check tire pressure…
Memorial Day is launching off the summer season and that means more boats out on the water. DMR officials are urging boaters to keep safety first before heading out to have fun this summer. Children 12 and under should always…
Hurricane season officially starts June 1st and officials say the time to start preparing is now. Governor Phil Bryant has declared May 29th through June 2nd as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi to ensure residents are prepared for the upcoming…
It’s called the Drive to Survive Initiative and it’s the first year the Mississippi Highway Patrol is putting on this campaign in hopes of decreasing crashes on the roads. The initiative collaborates with Memorial Day Weekend due to multiple travelers…
We’re diving into Memorial Day Weekend that means more people will be in and around the water. Yesterday there was a big scare for a group on the coliseum pier in Biloxi, where a man fell off a jet ski…
Summer is almost here and people everywhere are getting ready for boating, lounging on the beach, grilling and more. All classic summer activities, but they don’t come without hazards. The Navy Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport is making sure their…
The Waveland Police Department hosted a hurricane preparedness exercise with City Hall employees. The courtroom at the station is set up as an emergency operations center. Officials have been using a generator to test the power and also checking the…
It only takes 30 seconds to learn how to save a life. The song ‘Stayin’ Alive’ could be heard echoing through the lobby of Hancock Bank in downtown Gulfport today. AMR uses the song to help teach CPR. The rhythm…