Moss Point Police Department sharing Memorial Day Weekend safety reminders
Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and the Moss Point Police Department wants to encourage everyone to be safe. Chief Dennis Stevenson took to social media…
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Mississippi Highway Patrol prepares for Memorial Day Weekend
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, thousands are expected to hit the roads across Mississippi. Law enforcement agencies are gearing up for one of the busiest travel times of…
What beachgoers need to know about water advisory issued for local beaches
With Memorial Day Weekend approaching, health officials are issuing a beach water advisory. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis reports what beachgoers need to know…
Travel safely Memorial Day Weekend
JACKSON, MISS. - - As the summer travel season of 2024 approaches, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) encourages drivers to prepare their vehicles for safe and pleasurable journeys leading up to Memorial Day Weekend. "It's important to prepare your car for…
5/26 - Jeff Vorick's "Lovely" Friday Evening Forecast
Warm, dry, and mainly sunny conditions will continue into this weekend. This evening, expect some cloud cover to clear out after sunset. Temperatures will be mild and comfortable…
5/26 - The Chief's "Absolutely Beautiful Afternoon" Memorial Day Weekend Forecast
Relative humidity has been rather low the past few days…and that trend will continue heading into the weekend. The current weak upper low pressure over…
5/24 - Jeff's "Milder End to Week" Wednesday Night Forecast
Rain chances will be put to bed for at least the next 2 days following some showers ending this evening. Expect some clearing of skies towards…
5/24 - Jeff Vorick's "Isolated Showers/Thunderstorms" Wednesday Evening Forecast
Clouds have broken up somewhat which provided for some warmth for the latter portions of today. Very isolated shower and thunderstorm chances will come to an end…
2022 Memorial Day Weekend boating statistics
Almost 500 boating-related citations were issued by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Conservation Officers during the Memorial Day Weekend, an enforcement period that began Saturday, May 28, and concluded Monday, May 30, at midnight. The citations included: 52…
Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Safety Enforcement
This year’s Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Safety Enforcement will take place Friday, May 27, 2022, through Monday, May 30th. Starting today, and this holiday weekend, local law enforcement agencies will be out in force looking for impaired drivers and those…
Memorial Day Weekend events around the Gulf Coast
A few events on tap this Memorial Day Weekend! The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra is bringing back its popular concert ‘Sounds by the Sea.’ That event begins at…
5/27 - Rob Knight's "Sunny & Less Humid" Memorial Day Weekend Forecast
High-pressure will be the main factor shaping the weekend forecast. A weak upper low-pressure system could form in the eastern Gulf of Mexico over…
05/28 Ryan's "Clearing" Friday Night Forecast
Saw a little active weather this afternoon as a weak front moved through, but now things are clearing nicely ahead of our Memorial Day weekend.
Gulfport Police remind drivers of Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign
As an integral part of this year’s national Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign, which May 24 to June 6, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration will be teaming up with law enforcement nationwide for a Border to Border…
Statewide travel incidents over Memorial Day Weekend
Mississippi Highway Patrol has released the numbers from statewide totals during the Memorial Day Weekend. Those numbers include: 6,511 citations issued 157 collisions. Of those collisions, 10 were DUI related Two fatal collisions 153 DUI arrests Troop K in Biloxi…
A ‘Socially Distant’ Memorial Day Weekend
Over the long Memorial Day Weekend, thousands of people flocked to the beach and water to enjoy a little time in the sun. The Gulfport Police Department tells News 25 they had a busy weekend, but there were no additional…
Gas prices are up but still cheaper than usual
Gas prices are ticking up, but not enough to cause much pain at the pump. AAA says the national average for a gallon of regular is $1.96. That’s about nine cents more than a week ago. But the association says…
Local Veteran honors fallen heroes with crosses in their memory
As Memorial Day Weekend comes to an end, some people are choosing to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in memorable ways. For 88-year-old Korean War and Army Veteran John Derril Silkwood, the memories of war are still fresh…
05/22 Ryan's "Memorial Day Weekend" Friday Night Forecast
The afternoon rain has dried up and the clouds are clearing, but they'll be back before long....
Practice grilling safety over Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend is here and for many people this might be the first time in months they have the chance to gather in small groups with friends or family. So, while you are grilling, make sure you pay close…
5/22 - Rob's "Warm & Humid" Friday Morning Forecast
As the strong humid flow continues from the south, areas of overnight patchy fog has developed...
Staying safe on the roads while traveling for Memorial Day
Memorial Day Weekend is almost upon us, but while you are celebrating it is important to make sure you are being safe. Last year, more than 43 million Americans traveled during Memorial Day Weekend. While travel is expected to be…
Click It or Ticket to be Enforced Heavily for Memorial Day Weekend
A reminder for those of you planning to hit the road for the holiday weekend: Police throughout the state will be out in full force, keeping a close eye out for people who are not buckled up as the state…
5/23 - Rob Knight's "VERY HOT & HUMID" Thursday Morning Forecast
High-pressure to the east of the area continues to bring a humid wind from the Gulf of Mexico...