Home fire prevention
House fires are an issue year round, but experts say they become more prevalent as the temperature drops. Attempting to knock the winter edge off is a task all are faced with, but for some it can be deadly. “Heating…
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Self-defense measures
With the growing concern for the safety of girls and young ladies throughout the country as disappearances and kidnappings become more prevalent, the self-defense experts at the Combat Academy in Gulfport are making it their mission to share tips you…
Keeping pets safe on Halloween
As Halloween night inches closer and closer, it’s a good time to keep your pet’s safety in mind. Maridee Mallette with the Jackson County Animal Shelter says keeping pets in a quiet room or crate may help if your pet…
National Teen Driver Safety Week
As we get closer to Halloween, scary things are everywhere, but for some parents there is nothing scarier than seeing their teens behind the wheel of a car. That’s why this week has been named ‘National Teen Driver Safety Week.’…
Community members concerned with overgrown tree in neighborhood
Community members in a Gulfport neighborhood are concerned for their safety after three branches have fallen on their roofs multiple times. Now, one neighbor says he is desperate to have someone help them in this situation. John Neumeyer has lived…
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Annual Conference
Over 800 government and transportation officials from across North America have been in Biloxi this week to learn more about advancements in the trucking industry. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is hosting the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual conference at the…
‘Safe Exchange Zones’ coming to D’Iberville
On Monday, officials broke ground on the brand new police headquarters in D’Iberville. This new state of the art police building will include a feature that aims to keep everyone safe when meeting up to do trades. These areas will…
Operation Clear the Track
If you have plans to drive anywhere in Gulfport today, you may want to use a little more caution at the city’s railroad crossings. Gulfport police are set up at the rail-crossing on 17th Street giving out railroad safety cards…
Mississippi Highway Patrol warns about texting and driving
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…
Being prepared in an active shooter situation
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,…
Crime cameras coming to the Coast
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…
2019 Labor Day Blitz
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…
Highway Patrol prepares for Labor Day
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…
Labor Day Safety Tips
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…
Discussing the dangers of being a police officer
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…
All clear on LSU’s campus following reports of armed intruder
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…
Safety tips to prevent leaving kids in cars
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…
Apps kids use that parents need to know about
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,…
Labor Day Blitz at the Biloxi Police Department
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…
Airport safety tips
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…
Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion: know the signs
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…
New School safety features in Ocean Springs School District
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…
Harrison County School District bus driver training
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…
New school security enhancements
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…