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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Active shooter situations can happen anywhere. Today, the Mississippi Coastal Trauma Care Region Conference prepared an exercise for practice. EMS personnel, doctors, law enforcement officials, and firefighters all gathered at the IP Casino for the trauma care’s annual conference. Organizers…
The Biloxi Police Department is asking for updated body cameras that would be no cost to taxpayers. Police Chief John Miller says the current cameras have served their purpose but do not have enough storage space for the amount of…
Security is a top priority at high schools nationwide. Many of them were represented at USM’s Gulf Park campus to discuss and share ideas and methods about safety on campus. As our environment and threats surrounding sporting events change so…
Watch out, there may be some new boaters on the water. A group of local students are on their way to getting licenses this week. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources teamed up with North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School…
One security specialist is helping the St. Martin community learn safety and protective measures for self-defense. Today, security specialist Alfred Rivera met with residents in the St. Martin community who want to learn a couple of moves in case they…
One security specialist is helping the St. Martin community learn safety and protective measures for self-defense. News 25’s Shelby Myers has more.
The countdown is on until the Shuckers return to MGM Park and already the organization is making a few changes to the stadium. Following recommendations from the Major League Baseball organization, the Biloxi Shuckers will extend the protective netting behind home…
The countdown is on and soon there will be a new safety feature installed at MGM Park. News 25’s Shelby Myers joins us with the latest. [mappress mapid="2569"]
The Biloxi Shuckers, in accordance with recommendations issued by Major League Baseball, are extending the protective netting behind home plate to cover the seating area behind both dugouts at MGM Park for the 2016 season. Major League Baseball Commissioner Robert…
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about safety tips for drivers on wet roads conditions.
Evenflo is recalling over 56,000 child safety seats because curious children can loosen the internal harness, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. The recall covers Transitions Three-in-One Combination Booster Seats made from Dec. 18, 2014 through Jan. 29,…
Local schools didn’t take any chances and many decided to let kids out of school early today to beat the storms home. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson checked in with some Long Beach schools before they checked out early for the…
Two Stretches Of Beach in Ocean Springs are Under Contact Advisory By The DEQ. The stretch of beach from the Yacht Club to Jackson Avenue, Which is not actually "closed," but is still under advisory. Along with Shear Water Beach…
Paris, San Bernardino, the Boston Marathon bombing, we never really know when the next act of terrorism or mass casualty event will happen. That’s why more than 100 college officials from all over the country are teaming up at USM’s…
The roadways along the beach in Biloxi may look a little bit clearer as crews work to clear sand from Highway 90 parking bays and turning lanes. The sand has been accumulating since November and Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich…
It was a happy ending to a scary story in Jackson County this week.
The American Red Cross is making it their mission to decrease the amount of serious injuries and deaths caused by fires by 25 percent over the next five years.
