Exception to the School Bus Law
School will be back in session next month and that means more school buses on the road. A new law that went into effect in July will be put to use as kids are loaded and unloaded off the buses.…
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Active Shooter Exercise at Seabee Base
If you were in the area around the Seabee Base earlier today, you may have experienced a delay. The Naval Construction Battalion Center participated in an active shooter exercise this morning. That exercise was expected to cause delays until noon.…
Heat Safety for Pets
The extreme heat isn’t just dangerous for people. It can also be hazardous and potentially deadly for our pets as well. News 25’s Kendra Turley has tips on how to keep your animals safe. Every day activities, such as taking…
What to do in a Fire Emergency
We all know the age old advice to ‘stop, drop and roll’ when we see a fire or smoke, but that’s not all you need to know and the state fire marshal’s office is trying to change that. With the…
Are Hancock County Gulf Waters Safe?
Ronald Willert continues to work through rehab in Slidell after losing his leg to the flesh eating bacteria vibrio in Bay St. Louis last month. Today, News 25’s Shelby Myers is in Hancock County checking in to see if the…
Staying Safe in Extreme Heat
We here in South Mississippi know all too well about extreme heat and high temperatures. With the heat index on the rise, News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us with tips on how to stay cool and safe during heat emergencies.
7/7 - Rob's "Dangerous Heat" Forecast
It's a rain-free start along the Mississippi gulf coast, but hot and humid conditions continue...
Dangers of Fireworks
Bottle rockets and sparklers light up the faces of Fourth of July spectators, but AMR wants you to know the dangers of these fireworks. According to the United States Fire Administration, 11,000 people are injured from fireworks each year. These…
Biloxi to Enforce No Firework Zone
Lighting fireworks on a popular beach area in Biloxi will no longer be tolerated according to Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich. The days are counting down until the city’s annual Fourth of July firework show. City leaders are trying to get…
Training For Trauma Emergencies
As the saying goes, good things come in small packages and in this case it means saving a life. As News 25's Kristen Durand reports, the Mississippi Coastal Trauma Care Region has come up with a way to help officers…
Safety Projects in Jackson County
Safety first: the old saying Jackson County plans on making a priority in 13 different sites. These projects work to prevent drivers from running off the road. Some areas include Seaman Road in Vancleave, Fontainebleau Road, Daisy-Vestry Road in Latimer…
Summer Related Injuries
If you’re outdoors at all this weekend, try to keep cool to avoid possible side effects such as heat exhaustion or extreme sunburn. Doctors at Garden Park Medical Center in Gulfport want you to be prepared, as they see an…
Black Bear Spotting in D’Iberville
Residents in the Longwood Plantation neighborhood are currently on bear watch. This comes after police say a black bear was spotted in the neighborhood just off of Lamey Bridge Road in D’Iberville. The D’Iberville Police Department posted to their Facebook…
Learning Safety Skills at Fire Academy for Kids
School might be out, but safety is in for a group of kids learning skills they can use for life in Biloxi. Children attending the fire department’s Fire Academy for kids are learning about first aid, CPR, how to dial…
Keeping Your Dog Safe in the Heat
When you’re making plans for this summer, the four-legged member of your family may be involved. Vets want to remind everyone it’s not just humans that get overheated in the dog days of summer. Vets are starting to see an…
Security Cameras Installed on Ocean Springs Bridge
Walkers and runners who frequent the Biloxi Bay Bridge will now have a little more peace of mind. Security cameras have officially been installed on the Ocean Springs side of the bridge. The installation of the cameras comes after a…
Staying Safe Around the Water
June’s here and we’re diving deeper into summer. The Harrison County fire marshal says this is the season where more water-related emergency situations tend to happen. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson has some tips on how to stay safe. “A little…
Emergency Training Exercise at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
It is every flyer’s worst nightmare. Today, Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport demonstrated a mock crash to give first responders practice in case of an emergency. Volunteers were given tags of injury descriptions as if they were in a real-life plane crash.…
Now is the Time to Prepare for Hurricane Season
The Gulf Coast has been enjoying marvelous weather, but emergency management agencies are not being fooled by the sunny skies. EMA leaders gathered today to discuss the importance of having a game plan to keep the Coast cities and residents…
Develop an Evacuation Route
The Mississippi Department of Transportation provides hurricane evacuation routes for all of the coastal counties. Residents can see a full list of safe and effective evacuation routes by logging on to mdot.ms.gov. The website also shows contraflow plans, as well…
Emergency Testing in D’Iberville
If you were in D’Iberville today, you may have heard sirens throughout the city, but luckily it was just a drill. City leaders tested emergency alarms to prepare in the case of a natural disaster. Officials gathered to talk strategy…
Boating Safety Week
You never think anything bad is going to happen out in the water but the U.S. Coast Guard wants you to be prepared for the worst before the start of the boating season. Coast guard officials are reminding boaters to…
Firefighters Learn Aircraft Safety
Earlier this week, a plane crashed in Tupelo, prompting multiple fire agencies to respond to the scene. Tonight, The Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center held a joint fire training where all regional partners learned what to do in similar emergency…
The Dangers of Leaving Children in Hot Cars
It’s a tragedy that occurs too often. A parent leaves the car only to realize their child is still in the back seat. Many times, it’s too late and it’s already happened this year in our state. With summer now…