Keep pet safety in mind during the holidays
COVID-19 cases continue to surge around the country, so this year’s holiday season may be quieter than usual. Gone are the guests, but there are still plenty of seasonal things that can be troublesome for your pets. Human holiday traditions such as food, decorations and plants that may seem harmless can be dangerous and even life-threatening to dogs and cats.
Health and safety a priority for W spring semester
Mississippi University for Women will continue to prioritize health, safety and well-being for the spring 2021 semester. Classes will begin Monday, Jan. 11 and end
Many voters felt comfortable, safe casting ballots in person Tuesday
Changes made in response to COVID-19 were apparent even before voters entered New Hope Community Center to vote in the District 37 House of Representatives special election.
MDOT: Highway 12 Phase 1 reduces crashes by 42 percent
The first phase of the Highway 12 safety improvement project in Starkville has, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, led to a significant reduction in crashes along the corridor.
AP: Lawmakers buy industry fix to protect schools from guns
Security companies spent years pushing schools to buy more products — from “ballistic attack-resistant” doors to smoke cannons that spew haze from ceilings to confuse a shooter. But sales were slow, and industry’s campaign to free up taxpayer money for upgrades had stalled.
US nixes sleep apnea test plan for truckers, train engineers
U.S. officials are abandoning plans to require sleep apnea screening for truck drivers and train engineers, a decision that safety experts say puts millions of lives at risk.
Make healthy homes a priority this New Year
When the new year rolls around, people often resolve to focus on personal fitness goals, but it is a great time to make sure homes are healthy as well.
Law, fire officials urge safety for holiday period
With another major holiday on the horizon, officials are advising people to use caution during travel and celebrations.
Outwit porch pirates and hackers this holiday shopping season
Americans’ love affair with online shopping continues to grow, and retailers predict a 7 to 10 percent increase in online sales this holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation.
Deck the halls with care this holiday season
Decorated homes and busy kitchens mark the holiday season for many families, but this time of year also brings an increased number of safety hazards.
Authorities offer holiday safety tips
Columbus Police Department will begin increasing patrols for the holidays beginning on Wednesday, Police Chief Oscar Lewis said Monday.
Luring children online: Monitor teens’ accounts, talk about social media, parents and experts say
Two years ago, Aimee Bradley’s daughter didn’t think anything of exchanging online messages with someone she had never met.
Our View: Social media requires precautions in absence of solutions
The arrest of a Columbus man earlier this month on charges of using a computer to lure a child for sexual purposes should serve as a reminder that child predators are in every community.
Game day grub can be harmful to pets
Football fare is nearly irresistible for dogs — especially when sitting at eye-level on the coffee table — but even cats can grab a piece of the action, says Greg Wiley of Petplan Pet Insurance of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
Drones 101: So you want to fly a drone. What next?
There was a time when the word “drone” had a lot more to do with bees than with multi-rotored flying robots.
Safety recommendations unfulfilled 7 years after Flight 1549
More than seven years after an airline captain saved 155 lives by ditching his crippled airliner in the Hudson River, now the basis of a new movie, most of the safety recommendations stemming from the accident haven’t been carried out.
Railroads show little progress on key safety technology
Many commuter and freight railroads have made little progress installing safety technology designed to prevent deadly collisions and derailments despite a mandate from Congress, according to a government report released Wednesday.
Safety paramount for Pokemon Go players on campuses
As the mobile game Pokemon Go continues to grow in popularity, Mississippi State University students, employees and visitors are encouraged to use caution when playing the game on and off campus.
Police across US patrolling in pairs after ambush attacks
Police departments across the country are ordering officers to pair up after ambush attacks left eight officers dead in Texas and Louisiana, a precaution that could slow response times to low-level crimes and drive up overtime for already exhausted police.
Fire officials warn of fireworks safety before holiday
With the Fourth of July approaching, fire officials are reminding citizens to be careful with fireworks.