After a tense day of discussion, with participation from city leaders and residents, Biloxi will approach CSX with a railroad cross proposal. That plan will call for six of the more dangerous crossings located east of Keesler Air Force Base…
After March 7th’s tragic accident, Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich is asking the city to begin the process of closing seven rail crossings. Biloxi city officials tell News 25 consolidating seven out of the city’s 29 rail crossings is all about…
The safety of a loved one is the number one concern of any parent that sends a child on a school bus. The video of what appears to be a Harrison County school bus going well above the speed limit…
Viewers on the WXXV Facebook page had strong reaction to the Harrison County school bus video. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson has been following this story and she has details. Parents with kids who attend Harrison County schools have reached out…
The safety of a loved one is the number one concern of any parent that sends a child on a school bus. This morning, a Harrison County school bus appears to be going well above the speed limit while taking…
Authorities say age may be a factor in the cause of yesterday’s three vehicle crash when an 81-year-old woman smashed her car into two buildings in Gulfport. Currently, there’s no age limit on when a driver can or can’t renew…
The Red Cross has teamed up with a local fire department to install more than 100 free smoke detectors in homes in the St. Andrews Gulf Parks Estates area. Registration is now open for families in the area in need…
In the wake of Tuesday’s tragedy, the City of Biloxi aims to prevent train collisions with new warning signs at railroad crossings. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a look at the new additions along Esters Boulevard. As people all…
In the wake of Tuesday’s tragedy, the City of Biloxi aims to prevent train collisions with new warning signs at railroad crossings. News 25’s Kendra Turley has the details.
The City of Ocean Springs is putting on the final touches on a project aiming to shed light on safety and the environment. City officials have been working on installing more street lights and replacing existing lights in Ocean Springs…
Crews are picking up thousands of Mardi Gras beads and taking down barricades in Pass Christian following the day parade on Sunday. Over 30,000 people attended which is much smaller than previous years. There was an increase of law enforcement…
The City of Pass Christian is putting the final touches on the annual St. Paul’s Carnival Association Parade, which is set to roll Sunday. This year’s parade will start at 11:30 a.m., a half hour earlier than in the past.…
As a part of Mississippi’s Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week, schools around our Coast took part in a state-wide tornado drill this morning. When they hear the sound of the alarm, these kindergartners at Three Rivers Elementary know what to…
Governor Phil Bryant declared February 20th through the 24th Mississippi Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Each day tackles a destructive weather we have seen here in South Mississippi. This includes thunderstorms, hail, lightning, and tornadoes. Also make sure you know…
News 25's Laurene Callander, tells us about Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week on the gulf coast.
A skateboard accident in downtown Ocean Springs raises concern for city leaders and local businesses. A week ago, a young man on a skateboard fell at the intersection of Government Street and Bellande Avenue. The teen was left unconscious after…
With all the Mardi Gras balls and parades going on, it’s a great time to be on the Coast. Police want to make sure the streets stay safe during all the fun. Law enforcement is watching for anyone being a…
Students at North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School went home with brand new helmets thanks to the B.R.A.I.N Campaign. The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services passed out free helmets to hundreds of students this morning in an effort to prevent…
Some Gulfport elementary students got an unexpected visit today as storybook characters from the “MEMA 4 Kids” book came to life. It wasn’t all fun and games. In fact, these characters and the book are being used to help teach…
This afternoon anyone traveling on the interstate anywhere from Woolmarket to D’Iberville likely encountered heavy smoke moving through the area. This was the result of a controlled burn. U.S. Forestry was burning around 1900 acres of land in Stone County…
Harrison County 4-H Club is hosting a seminar for teen drivers. The event is this Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport. The seminar aims at helping teen drivers become more aware of the…
Officials with the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport want to make sure you know the rules when you fly your drone. Today, the airport will host an educational seminar on drone safety and regulations. The seminar will include a presentation from the…
Businesses on the Coast are making sure they are prepared for the worst. The Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce hosted a crisis management and active shooter training presentation in Gulfport this morning. The featured speaker was the protective security advisor…
The RUOK Program helps over 30 senior citizens in Gulfport and nearly 15 stay safe in Biloxi. Now Ocean Springs officials want to know if the safety program would be a good fit in Jackson County. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spent…