Staying safe while exercising alone
With cooler weather making it easier for people to exercise outside more, it could possibly make it easier for predators to attack. No one ever thinks they can be involved in…
safety
Crime and Consequences Safety Campaign in Gulfport
Students at Bayou View Middle School in Gulfport received a lesson in making positive choices, courtesy of JZ 94.5 and Mississippi Power. Gulfport police chief, Harrison County district attorney,…
Long Beach High School has new protection procedures
Long Beach High School goes the extra mile to keep their students safe for the new school year. With students returning to school from summer break, when it…
Speeders on Achafalaya Basin Bridge could face fines that are doubled
Drivers who drive Interstate 10 between Baton Rouge and Lafayette be warned -- speeding is not an option. A new Louisiana law that took effect Monday means speeding on the Achafalaya Basin Bridge will cost you double. The Achafalaya Basin…
Gautier Police Chief Bever meets with local neighborhood watch
Today, newly appointed Gautier Chief of Police David Bever met with the Hickory Hills ‘neighborhood watch’ to discuss community concerns. This was Bever’s first meeting with the…
MDMR hosting Boat and Water Safety classes
Are you wanting to drive your boat on the beautiful Mississippi Coast? To legally operate a vessel, any person born after June 30th, 1980 is required to pass a…
Gulfport Fire Department shares safety tips for Fourth of July fireworks
The Fourth of July is right around the corner and what better way to commemorate the holiday than by firing off some fireworks? But before…
Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Safety Enforcement
This year’s Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Safety Enforcement will take place Friday, May 27, 2022, through Monday, May 30th. Starting today, and this holiday weekend, local law enforcement agencies will be out in force looking for impaired drivers and those…
Jackson County School Board to discuss security measures
Due to the school shooting in Texas, members of the Jackson County School District plan to hold a meeting tomorrow to discuss future plans regarding security. Superintendent John…
2-year-old Louisiana boy drowns at pool while vacationing on the Coast
A 2-year-old boy from Louisiana drowned while on vacation with his family at Margaritaville Resort in Biloxi over the weekend. Biloxi Police say the incident happened about 4 p.m.…
West Harrison High students promise to stay safe heading to prom
Today students at West Harrison High School had a first-hand look at what could happen if they partake in underage drinking and driving during prom…
Gun safety pointers with Center Mass LLC
In the wake of recent shootings and firearms accidents along the Coast, News 25 spoke with Center Mass Firearms Training to get some safety pointers. Many guns have a…
Pass Christian School District holds First Responders Tabletop Exercise
The Pass Christian School District hosted a tabletop exercise for law enforcement agencies and other first responders to coordinate a response to an active shooter according to…
Operation Saturation: Mississippi Highway Patrol increasing trooper visibility on I-10
Driving on I-10 today you may notice more state troopers than usual. Due to an influx of complaints about reckless driving along I-10 MHP will be…
MHP ‘P.R.O.M’ campaign raising awareness of drunk driving risks
Mississippi Highway Patrol wants to deliver an important message to high school students attending proms: drunk driving is dangerous. Trooper Cal Robertson is in studio with more.
Mississippi Power offering tips to prepare for freezing temperatures
With freezing temperatures entering our area, it is important to take action ahead of time to ensure you and your family are safe. Mississippi Power is offering…
Pets need warmth too as cold weather moves in
This is your reminder to bring those pets inside. If you can’t, the Humane Society has some quick tips to make sure your animals are safe. With…
Safety rules for winter road emergencies
Mississippi Department of Transportation is busy prepping for the winter weather advisory. MDOT’s Kelly Castleberry tells News 25 that crews are out today salting area bridges to help alleviate the…
Know the dangers of online predators
A suspected child predator is behind bars after a Youtuber reported him to Gulfport police. Thirty-three-year-old Justin Cripps was arrested January 12 for sex crimes against a child – after…
Gulfport Police Department to hold firearm safety classes
New gun owners have a shot at having all their questions answered by professionals at a reasonable price. Gulfport Police Sgt. Jason Ducre says a gun safety course will…
Safety tips for using heating devices
Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan reminds us of the proper ways to stay safe while using heating devices. Chief Sullivan says that while devices such as space heaters are…
Staying safe during the cold weather
Up until this week, it hasn’t really felt like winter, but now that temperatures have taken a dive, a lot of families are doing what they can to stay warm,…
Staying safe during holiday travels
Slamming drinks before driving will land you in the slammer. Mississippi Highway Patrol is advising motorists to slow down, stay alert, and drive sober this new year. Trooper Cal Robertson tells…
Ways to make sure your pets stay safe during the New Year’s celebrations
One group that needs support during the New Year’s festivities are pets. Anxiety in animals during New Years is a common occurrence, but…