Students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will be coming back to a safer school when they return from the holiday break. Safety and security measures on the Jefferson Davis campus in Gulfport are amping up for the new year.…
According to AAA, wet pavement contributes to nearly 1.2 million crashes a year. With today’s heavy rainfall hitting the streets of South Mississippi, it’s important to remember the basics of safely driving in the rain. As the rain continues, travelers…
A local company offers a helpful option to people who drink a little too much on New Year’s Eve. News 25’s Kendra Turley has more on the Gulf Coast Yellow Cab’s Safe Ride Home Program. From casinos to bars and…
A sinking boat in the Bay St. Louis Bay has been taking on water since last Tuesday. On foggy days boaters are concerned it might be dangerous. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson took a ride out to where the boat is…
While most of us have opened up our holiday gifts, some thieves are just beginning their hunt for their holiday treasures. Police are warning against putting your new goodies on display by leaving boxes from big ticket items in the…
With another Christmas under his belt, Santa is back at the North Pole. What about all those toys he left under the tree? News 25’s Hank Davis gives us a closer look at the increased risk of toy related injury…
The hectic rush of holiday shopping over the next couple of days can put consumers at greater risk for theft. Law enforcement and consumer professionals recommend that shoppers prepare a list ahead of time, only carry the credit cards and…
Slippery road conditions caused a ripple effect of accidents in Harrison County this morning. The on-ramp to Highway 67 at Highway 49 closed down around 6:30 because of the icy conditions. MDOT sprayed over 200 pounds of salt on the…
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon drew national attention with people from across the country. Directors say they’re already planning for next year. With any large event where thousands of people come together, safety is a top priority. That’s why event…
After recent heated exchanges over several topics, Ocean Springs Aldermen and Mayor Connie Moran are currently meeting with the chief of police to discuss the possible safety plans for this year’s Mardi Gras parade. News 25’s Hank Davis has more.
Today, Ocean Springs Police Chief Mark Dunston said a miscommunication led people to believe the night Mardi Gras parade would be canceled. A press conference was held to clear up the rumors and law down some ground rules for safety.…
Each year, hundreds of people across the country die because of fires started by heating equipment. There are some simple things you can do to keep you and your family safe. As temperatures continue to decrease on the Coast, many…
Any time a tragedy hits a college campus it shakes the students and staff of schools across the country. Today, News 25 caught up with MGCCC’s Perkinston campus to see how they are prepared in case similar situations were to…
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Penny Patterson and Tabari Daniels about Third Annual Kids Safety Fair happening on Saturday November 12th at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center.
Today you can honor our veterans and benefit a good cause in the process. The Annual Ken Combs Pier Walk will take place this afternoon at 4 at the Ken Combs Pier that is located at the corner of Highway…
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about Teen Driver Safety Week and the special land mark to remind others to be safe on the road.
In D’Iberville, the police department is preparing citizens for one of the worst scenarios they could imagine being caught in: an active shooter situation. Forty-five people attended a presentation at City Hall as officers went over active shooter scenarios that…
In 2014, 451 children under the age of eight were killed in motor vehicle crashes. Of those 116 of those children were not properly restrained. Officials are using this week's child passenger safety week in an effort to help educate…
Authorities say seat belts save nearly 13,000 lives a year. Making sure drivers are buckled up and safe is a worthy job. An award ceremony recognized the efforts of police officers throughout Mississippi today in Biloxi. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson…
The 11th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina is just two weeks away and so is the peak of South Mississippi’s hurricane season. If you and your family need to evacuate any time soon, do you know which way to go? Katrina…
Drivers should expect a number of roads to close over the next few days. Officers will be placing barricades to close streets where water is pooling. Law enforcement officials tell News 25 they always see drivers move barricades trying to…
With heavy rainfall expected on the Coast, Harrison County Emergency Management has established sand bag distribution locations across the county. Rupert Lacy with Harrison County Emergency Management tells News 25 that with adequate time to prepare and spread the word…
A possible developing tropical system in the Gulf could turn into a rainmaker here in South Mississippi, the City of Gulfport is equipping residents to be prepared. Tomorrow and Sunday residents can pick up sand to help protect their homes…
As a precautionary measure, counties are distributing sand for people to pick up in order to protect their homes from potential flooding. In Harrison County, you can go to any of the work stations located in Woolmarket, D’iberville, Long Beach,…