Fourth of July fire safety
You can almost smell the grilled hot dogs and fireworks as we are getting very close to the Fourth of July. So, as we approach our nation’s birthday, fire safety should also be on our minds. Gulfport Fire Department says…
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Mississippi Police Chiefs Conference
Chiefs of police from all across Mississippi are in Biloxi this week to network with each other and learn about new advances in law enforcement. Chiefs of police from every corner of Mississippi have gathered at the Golden Nugget in…
Hotel/Motel safety tips
During the summer season, vacation and business travel makes hotels and motels our home away from home. That is why the Biloxi Fire Department is working to bring area visitors safety tips when planning a stay. When checking in, ask…
Kids Fire Academy begins in Biloxi
Little firefighters from across the Coast filled the Biloxi Fire Department today for the start of the Kids Fire Academy. While campers get to dress like firefighters they also learn the importance of fire safety and prevention. Do you have…
Battling flames and temperatures in Biloxi
With temperatures creeping into the high 90s battling the heat is no easy task, but what about battling flames and extreme heat? When summer rolls around, firefighters are faced with that challenge on a regular basis. The Biloxi Fire Department…
Hurricane Preparedness Week
We are officially at the start of another hurricane season and the Mississippi Department of Transportation wants you to prepare today. Hurricane maps are distributed in libraries, city halls, and other community areas. You can also order online at GOMDOT.com/MAPS.…
Consequences of leaving pets in hot cars
It’s really heating up out there and sometimes our furry friends end up feeling the burn. There is a city-wide ordinance in Biloxi that states if you leave an animal unattended in a vehicle and the animal appears to be…
Summer pet safety tips
We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry friends, but just like we protect ourselves from the sun’s UV rays, our pets need protection too. To stop your pet from feeling the burn this…
‘Click it or Ticket!’
It takes just two seconds to buckle up when going for a drive, but for whatever reason, many people skip this potentially life-saving step. Which is why, starting today, the Biloxi Police Department will be taking part in the ‘Click…
Life jacket loaner stations at Gulfport Harbor
In honor of National Boating Safety Week, it is important those who hit the water remain careful. The life jacket loaner stand, located at the Gulfport Harbor in Jones Park, ensures people on the Coast can have fun and stay…
Drowning due to strong currents
Just in the past four days we have lost two South Mississippi residents due to drowning after being pulled under by currents. Thursday night, the body of Long Beach High School senior Peyton Henson was pulled from Wolf River and…
Airbnb Safety Tips
Summer travel season is here and that means people are booking places to stay all over the country and right here on the Gulf Coast. “I love Air BnB and I’ve been a guest at least 50 times and I've…
Locations to safely pick up internet purchases on the Coast
There is growing concern tonight for the safety of buyers and sellers using Facebook Marketplace. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department developed a new project focused on eliminating the dangers involved with meeting anonymous people. As online shopping continues to rise…
The fight against highway trafficking
It is no secret that criminal activities take place over the roadways every day, even right here on the Gulf Coast, but law enforcement officers are working hard to make the highways safer. Interstate 10 runs through South Mississippi and…
‘Thunder over the Sound’ disaster training
It was a bloody scene over in Biloxi this morning, but no need to worry. It was all for a good reason. Over 150 volunteers covered themselves in fake blood and wounds in an attempt to simulate victims of a…
Biloxi police reflect on spring break
Black Beach Weekend draws people from all over the world to the Coast which means Biloxi police have to make sure they are ready to do all they can to keep everyone safe. An estimated 30,000 people attended Biloxi Spring…
Biloxi police preparing for Spring Break Weekend
Black Spring Break is next week which means now is a crucial preparation time for law enforcement in Biloxi. They are gearing up for the busy three days in many different ways. With the extra people in town, Biloxi Police…
How to be safe around railroad crossings
One man is still in stable condition at USA Hospital after colliding with a train in Saucier yesterday. The cause of this incident is still under investigation. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said, “I guess more often than people would…
Know before you go: Uber/Lyft Safety Tips
Over the weekend, a University of South Carolina student was murdered after she mistakenly got into a car that she thought was her Uber ride. Situations similar to that of 21-year-old Samantha Josephson happen more often than you would think.…
The Pillowcase Project at Bel-Aire Elementary
This morning, two representatives from the American Red Cross gave students at Bel-Aire Elementary a lesson in emergency preparedness by using pillow cases. The American Red Cross developed the Pillowcase Project to teach students how to be prepared in case…
Ribbon cutting at Bayou View Middle School
Parents and members of the Gulfport community can rest a little bit easier now knowing students at Bayou View Middle School are safe and sound in their updated building. This morning officials at BVMS held a ribbon cutting to show…
Only two arrests made at Pass Parade
It was another exciting year for the people in Pass Christian as they celebrated their annual Mardi Gras parade. Despite the bad weather, around 40,000 people showed up to watch the floats roll on. The parade started at 12 p.m.…
Coast parents react to ‘Momo Challenge’
It’s been shared on social media by parents across the nation with warnings of the ‘Momo Challenge’ which is something that could lead to serious harm for your child. We want to warn you, some images in this story may…
Air travel safety tips from TSA
TSA got back to the basics with some tips on air travel to make checkpoints quick and easy this afternoon at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. TSA had a table full of items that had been stopped only in the last…