Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop K is offering a word to the wise. On the front lawn of the MHP Station is a severely damaged vehicle as a result of texting and driving along with a sign that reads “don’t text…
It’s something that’s hard to talk about, but the Biloxi Police Department says it is something that everyone needs to be talking about: active and mass shootings. There have been more mass shootings than days in 2019. According to gunviolencearchive.org,…
It’s nearly impossible to be everywhere at once, but the Biloxi Police Department is going to give it a try. The Biloxi Police Department is collaborating with Project NOLA, a nonprofit organization committed to eliminating violent crime. An eye in…
During the Labor Day holiday, the Biloxi Police Department was out making sure everyone was having a safe and fun weekend. In that time span, there were no major issues in the city. According to Officer Jason Cummings, with 228…
As with any long holiday weekend, you can expect more people on the roads. Mississippi Highway Patrol is gearing up for this Labor Day Weekend. They plan on stepping up enforcement efforts through Monday. That plan entails extra troopers on…
The unofficial ending to summer is just a few days away. Labor Day Weekend for most is the last big hurrah after the start to school, but as you begin to flock to the water, Department of Marine Resources wants…
Biloxi Police Chief John Miller spent a part of his day giving people an inside look at just how difficult being a police officer can be. Imagine responding to a domestic violence call involving a highly violent man who is…
Reports of an armed intruder stirred up concern on LSU’s campus Tuesday afternoon. LSU officials gave the all clear on campus just minutes before 5 p.m. The alert went out around 3 p.m., warning students to stay away from Coates…
With the first child to die in a hot car in Mississippi in 2019 over the weekend, the Biloxi Police Department shares safety tips to prevent this unfortunate circumstance in the future. According to Biloxi police, most of the time…
You might think you know what your kids are doing on their smartphones, but there is a good chance that you don’t. Sgt. Joey Payne with the Biloxi Police Department said, “In 2007, when the first smartphone hit the market,…
As another busy holiday on the road approaches, the Biloxi Police Department wants to make sure drivers are careful. Starting today, the department kicks off ‘Labor Day Blitz.’ An increased number of law enforcement officers will patrol the roadways in…
One federal agency was on hand at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport today to offer travel tips. The TSA had a display in the terminal today with prohibited items recovered from checkpoints at the airport to show what types of items travelers…
With today’s heat index already topping 115 in some locations, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are a big concern. It is important to stay hydrated, wear light clothing, and take breaks from the sun if you work outside. Make sure…
As students, teachers, and parents are getting back in their routines this school year, they may notice a few security changes at Ocean Springs schools. It’s a new school year with new safety measures in Ocean Springs. With kids back…
Before we know it, the kids will be heading off back to school and the morning and afternoon bus rides will come right along with it. The Harrison County School District wants to remind motorists how to keep the kids…
The Harrison County School District is rolling out brand new security enhancements at district campuses ahead of the 2019-2020 school year. In just two weeks, students in the Harrison County School District will head back to school. Students and parents…
It is summertime and here in South Mississippi that means you probably have your air conditioner running to stay cool. That also means you might have noticed an increase in your monthly electric bills. News 25 spoke to Mississippi Power…
While you make your preparations for the incoming weather, first responders are doing the same, gearing up for what Tropical Storm Barry may bring. First responders are stressing the importance of ‘turn around, don’t drown’ in case flooding occurs in…
A major hazard hit the roads in Jackson County today after nails and screws were reported scattered across Interstate 10 in Pascagoula. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department posted an alert to its Facebook page, urging drivers to take alternate routes…
Well, the heat is ramping up on the Coast as we head into the weekend and that means people are finding ways to cool down. With highs now in the mid-90s and heat indices in the triple digits heading into…
Fireworks are a longstanding Fourth of July tradition. However, for some pets, the loud noises are not a reason to celebrate, they are a reason to panic. On and around Fourth of July, local shelters see an increase of animals…
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is gearing up for the Fourth of July holiday by beefing up patrols on the road. It’s all a part of a statewide campaign called ‘Drive Right Mississippi.’ Things kicked off July 1st and runs through…
It’s a great time to get together with friends and family this week as we celebrate our nation’s independence, but too often the fun turns into tragedy on our roadways. July 4th is one of the deadliest holidays of the…
We are just days away from the Fourth of July. Many people who live on the Coast are planning to spend their holiday out on the water, but while you are having fun, it’s important that you stay safe. In…