Wildfire Safety and Prevention Tips
More than 400 wildfires have broken out in Mississippi since November. News 25 wants to help keep the Coast safe by teaching you some wildfire safety tips. Prevention and Protection is…
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MHSAA adopts new methods for practices in the heat
The Mississippi High School Activities Association now mandates the use of wetbulb globe temperature readings to determine the safety of outdoor practices. News 25’s Ansley Brent breaks…
Rules to keep athletes safe in the Mississippi heat
The Mississippi High School Activities Association has mandated new rules for keeping student-athletes safe in the heat. The wet-bulb globe temperature method, which has been a recommendation…
Here’s how to keep cool and stay safe during a heat wave
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Scorching heat across the U.S. already has caused more than a dozen deaths in Texas alone and led to mounting misery for millions of people from the Pacific Northwest to the South. And the official end…
MDOT offers resources and advice for hurricane season
Hurricane season is here and the Mississippi Department of Transportation is advising residents how to be safe in the face of danger. MDOT provides free resources to help…
Keeping children safe this summer
The Gulfport Chief of Police sent out a reminder today to pay a little more attention on the roads during summer months. As the school year ends, more kids will be…
DMR offering boat and water safety course
As we approach summer, you are likely to see more and more people out enjoying the water. It is a state law that anybody born after June 30th, 1980…
2023 Click It or Ticket Campaign ramps up
The annual Click It or Ticket Campaign has started. It encourages drivers and passengers to buckle up when in a car. The campaign runs from May 22nd through…
Moss Point mayor warns against toy weapons
Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight took to Facebook to remind parents to keep track of where their kids are and what they’re playing with. This comes after the Moss…
Amtrak police meet with local first responders to discuss train safety and security
The Amtrak Police Department met with police agencies across the Coast to talk about safety and security around the tracks. Amtrak has 450…
First responders partake in train derailment scenarios in training
With two train derailments happening in Ohio just one month apart, first responders across the Mississippi Coast are prepared to take action. A lot of trains run…
Pearl River County schools increase safety
Thanks to the Department of Justice ‘Cops Grant’ worth half a million dollars, Pearl River County schools have increased their security. Teachers and staff can now call for help with…
Amtrak kicks off public safety awareness campaign on the Gulf Coast
Officials from Amtrak, the Southern Rail Commission, and other state and local transportation officials kicked off a public safety awareness campaign called ‘Operation Lifesaver.’ It’s…
Protecting pets during fireworks
Pets can get scared during New Year’s Eve celebrations, many don’t like the loud fireworks! Animals scared by fireworks can run off and shelters will see a spike in animals turned in.…
Mississippi Highway Patrol increasing patrols for New Year’s travel enforcement period
Mississippi Highway Patrol’s statewide New Year’s holiday enforcement travel period, with increased patrols, kicked off this morning. The enforcement period ends January 2nd at midnight. Troopers will be on increased alert for impaired…
Tips on keeping pets warm in cold weather
With cold weather passing through, the Humane Society in Gulfport has some tips to keep your pets warm. Bianca Janik, director of operations, tells News 25 that it’s…
Tips to stay warm and energy efficient
As the cool weather makes its way into your home, the heater is working double-time to keep you warm. Singing River Electric has some tips on how to stay…
Mississippi Highway Patrol launching holiday traffic campaign
Mississippi Highway Patrol wants to be sure you make it home safely this holiday season. MHP’s Home for the Holidays campaign will be increasing patrols and adding safety checkpoints…
Officials offer cold weather tips ahead of frigid weather
With a winter blast of cold air heading our way this week, we checked in with Harrison County EMA Director Matt Stratton on how to prepare for…
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign launches today
Law enforcement agencies across the Coast are joining a nationwide drive to keep drivers safe over the holidays. The national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign…
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…
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…