Extreme heat on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Mississippi’s Southern six counties are currently under a heat advisory. Temperatures are expected to hit the mid90s Friday, but if you’re outside, it might feel more like 110 degrees.…
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OSPREYS awarded nationwide grant for mural, pocket park in Ocean Springs
AARP has awarded a resident organization dedicated to pedestrian and cyclist safety with a Community Challenge Grant for a traffic calming ground mural and pocket park that will help improve safe passage to the Walter Anderson Museum of Art, the…
School zone safety reminders for Gulfport School District
The new year-round school schedule in the Gulfport School District could confuse drivers as school zones have become active earlier than usual. The Gulfport Police Department wants to bring…
Biloxi PD announces requirements and driver safety tips for golf carts in Biloxi
If you have a golf cart in Biloxi and want to ride on neighborhood streets, here are some helpful safety tips and requirements…
Reeves and Tindell launch safety initiative related to law enforcement presence and personnel
Governor Tate Reeves and Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell announced a new initiative aimed at upholding public safety in our state’s…
Flooding causing road closures in central Harrison County
Over the last two days, central Harrison County has received over 12 inches of rainfall. Flood warnings are issued near the Biloxi River and Wolf River due to…
Fourth of July Firework Safety
The Fourth of July is right around the corner. What better way to commemorate the holiday than by popping fireworks? Although when handling fireworks, safety needs to be top priority. The…
#Lookbeforeyoulock: Protecting kids in hot cars
As temperatures rise in South Mississippi, Highway Patrol reminds the public to look before you lock. Forgetting a child in a car can be fatal, so be sure to look…
Gulfport Police remind drivers of Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign
As an integral part of this year’s national Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign, which May 24 to June 6, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration will be teaming up with law enforcement nationwide for a Border to Border…
Road flooding one of the biggest concerns for Coast residents
Road flooding is one of the biggest concerns for residents as we’ve received plenty of rain in a short amount of time. As the rain falls, the ground is becoming saturated. With no where else to go,…
Mississippi Highway Patrol demonstrates the importance of wearing seatbelts
The Mississippi Highway Patrol put on a demonstration at today’s Battle of the Badges blood drive that could also help save lives. This vehicle simulates a rollover accident with an adult and child passenger inside. Neither of…
Tips for staying warm and safe on a budget
Most people want to stay warm and keep their heating bill low throughout the winter months. Here are some tips on how to stay warm, safe, and on a budget. People here in South Mississippi are not…
Driving safely on icy bridges
As record-breaking cold weather continues to grip most of the country, many interstates and highways have been shut down due to icy conditions. With another shot of freezing temperatures possible this week, MDOT is urging drivers to…
Jackson County prepares for wintry weather
Road crews and law enforcement agencies in Jackson County spent the day preparing roads for chilly weathers. Over in Pascagoula, the 14th Street overpass was shut down at 7 p.m. as a precaution and crews salted the…
MDOT urges drivers to stay off roads
Sustained sub-freezing temperatures and waves of frozen precipitation in nearly every county have resulted in ice on roads and bridges. MDOT crews have been treating with salt, brine, and slag, but the effectiveness of those measures decreases…
Keeping pets safe in freezing weather
Keep your pets safe during the freezing days ahead. Tonight, as temperatures continue to drop, don’t forget to keep your furry four-legged friends dry and warm. If your pet is outdoors, remember to bring them inside. If…
Keeping safe during cold weather
When it gets cold like this and we think of fires, it’s usually about how to light one in our fire places, but when the temperature drops, potential fire hazards go up. In a matter of seconds,…
Prepping for possible wintery weather
Forecasters are saying there is a potential wintery precipitation in some parts of the south over the weekend, including some parts of Mississippi. While most of the year the only weather Gulf Coast residents have to worry…
Firework safety tips
If you plan on ringing in the new year with a bang by setting off fireworks here are a few tips to keep in mind to keep everyone safe. Biloxi Fire Department Deputy Chief Caleb Hudson tells…
Keep pets safe during NYE fireworks
Fireworks are fun and colorful for us, but the loud sounds scare our fur babies. The Humane Society of South Mississippi shares some tips and tricks to keep your pet calm while celebrating the new year with…
MDOT offers winter travel safety tips
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has some tips for drivers traveling this holiday season. Although South Mississippi may not experience your typical snowfall, weather conditions can change quickly, and they are prepared to respond to any winter…
The Goula Grinch returns for the holiday season
With the holidays in full swing and lots of holiday shopping that usually means the Goula Grinch starts to make headlines again in Jackson County. On Friday, November 20th, the Goula Grinch was granted parole due to…
MHP increasing law enforcement for the holidays
Mississippi Highway Patrol is beginning its 2020 holiday travel enforcement period today. MHP is looking to crack down on reckless driving while combating speeding and distracted driving issues. Starting earlier this morning and ending Sunday at midnight,…
Gulfport Fire Department offers holiday cooking safety tips
Thanksgiving is a time to gather loved ones and enjoy a good meal. However, preparing that meal can be dangerous if you’re not careful. That’s why the Gulfport Fire Department held a turkey cooking demonstration. Their goal…