Firefighters promote grill safety for Memorial Day
Golden Triangle firefighters are urging the public to utilize safe practices and common sense over the Memorial Day weekend.
Privacy fears: Panel has advice for drone operators
A panel of privacy experts and technology companies organized by the Obama administration has issued guidelines for using drones without being overly intrusive.
ATV riders challenge longtime bans on use of public roads
When she crashed on an all-terrain vehicle, Megan Cratsley was hurt so badly that doctors had to amputate much of her right arm, a life-altering surgery that launched the teenager on a personal mission to change New York traffic laws to protect other ATV riders.
Quick, easy ways to pet-proof your home for the holidays
Between all of the decor and festivities, the holiday hustle and bustle can be a bit hectic for us, not to mention for our furry friends.
A drop in temp can mean a rise in fires
On Monday a home on Victor Road suffered extensive damage after what fire officials believe was a blaze started by an unattended heater or furnace.
Downtown safety concerns to go before council
Two recent downtown criminal instances are prompting residents and business owners to take their concerns before the city council.
Cities scramble to prepare for oil train disaster
They rumble past schools, homes and businesses in dozens of cities around the country — 100-car trains loaded with crude oil from the Upper Midwest.
Selling that sofa online? Think about going to the cop shop
Michele Velleman needed to sell a Zumba dance fitness kit, a cellphone and a table through Facebook.
Tractor-trailer hitches could be faulty, 6,000 may be in use
On a twisty, snow-lined hill that the locals call “Devil’s Backbone,” a 12-ton semi-trailer came loose from its tractor and plowed into an oncoming line of pre-dawn commuters.
Local law enforcement mourns fallen officers
March 18, 2014 — a day Lowndes County Sheriff Mike Arledge would like to forget.
Unfortunately, he never will.
Seeking answers to getting recalled cars fixed quickly
Robo calls, social media ads, personal letters from the CEO and even a smartphone app are among ways auto companies are trying to convince more customers to get repairs done on cars recalled for serious safety defects.
W.Va. oil train derailment was 1 of 3 with safer tank cars
The fiery derailment of a train carrying crude oil in West Virginia is one of three in the past year involving tank cars that already meet a higher safety standard than what federal law requires.
NTSB: Planes should have improved technology so they can be found
U.S. accident investigators recommended Thursday that all passenger planes making long flights over water carry improved technology that will allow them to be found more readily in the event of a crash.
Sheriff encourages safety during football kickoff weekend
Oktibbeha County Sheriff Steve Gladney wants residents and visitors to safely enjoy the start of Mississippi State University’s home football season this weekend and be mindful of all city and county alcohol laws.
Digital dangers lurk as school begins again
As students head back to the classroom, parents should remain aware of their children’s online behavior — whether for school assignments or socializing.
Fire chiefs: Use safety, common sense during Fourth of July activities
Local fire chiefs want county residents to enjoy safe Fourth of July traditions like grilling out and watching fireworks, but their respective organizations are ready to respond if any celebrations get out of hand.
MSU Extension celebrates ATV Safety Week with tips
The Mississippi State University Extension Service is taking steps to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities involving all-terrain vehicles, or ATVs.
Oil train wrecks spur safety measures
Railroads that haul volatile crude shipments have reached an agreement with U.S. transportation officials to adopt wide-ranging, voluntary safety measures after a string of explosive and deadly accidents.
W. Va. spill latest case of coal tainting waters
The chemical spill that contaminated water for hundreds of thousands in West Virginia was only the latest and most high-profile case of coal sullying the nation’s waters.
When do nuclear missteps put security in jeopardy?
At what point do breakdowns in discipline put the country’s nuclear security in jeopardy?