South Mississippians share important water safety tips ahead of Fourth of July
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Nothing says summer in South Mississippi like spending time at the pool or beach. However, those perfect days can…
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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…
Water safety tips for the Fourth of July
If your Fourth of July plans include going to the pool or the beach, be sure to keep a close eye on your children because drowning is one…
Teaching your kids water safety at the YMCA
Drowning is one of the leading causes of death in children. With summer in full swing, there’s no better time than the present to learn some tips that…
Swimming lessons at the YMCA
According to the Red Cross, drowning is a leading cause of death for children in the United States. In an effort to save lives, the YMCA in Ocean Springs holds swimming…
Staying safe while swimming
Local officials and residents are sharing their water safety tips while swimming. On Friday evening, the popular swimming area on Wolf River near the Bells Ferry Bridge was filled with swimmers despite the tragedy that occurred on Thursday. For local…
Operation Life Saver at Gulfport Harbor
Bad weather, especially unexpected changes in conditions while out on the water, has caused many boating accidents over the years. According to the Coast Guard’s latest statistics, in 2018, 11 people lost their lives and 21 others were injured in…
Staying safe around water
According to the CDC, drowning is responsible for more deaths among children age one through four than any other cause except birth defects. Here in the United States, drowning causes around 10 deaths per day. With the summer months quickly…
Staying safe on the water
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…
Staying safe on the water for Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is upon us and that means folks are getting ready to hop on the boat and hit the water. Though it's a fun weekend, it also comes with many dangers if you aren't careful. It's National Safe…
Keeping it safe on the water
Memorial Day is just one week away and many South Mississippians plan to spend the holiday out on Coast waters, but a day of fun in the sun could turn into a tragedy in the blink of an eye. News…
Operation Dry Water
Fourth of July Weekend is the biggest boating weekend of the year. Authorities suspect people out on the water who are enjoying the holiday may also be enjoying a little more booze than usual. That’s why a national campaign called…
Operation Dry Water
Fourth of July weekend is the biggest boating weekend of the year. Authorities suspect people out of the water who are enjoying the holiday may also be enjoying a little more booze than usual. That’s why a national campaign called…
Scary incident in Biloxi serves as a water safety reminder
We’re diving into Memorial Day Weekend that means more people will be in and around the water. Yesterday there was a big scare for a group on the coliseum pier in Biloxi, where a man fell off a jet ski…