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2025 Labor Day Enforcement Period Recap

Mississippi Highway Patrol has released the numbers for this year’s Labor Day enforcement period across the state. Statewide, MHP issued 5,152 citations, made 92 DUI arrests, and responded to 159…

America’s Best Looking Cruiser Contest

State troopers across the country are vying for the best cruiser. Landon Orozco with Mississippi Highway Patrol joins us in studio to talk about this year’s ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest. The…

Voting for Best Looking Cruiser

It’s time for the 2025 Best Looking Cruiser Contest, state troopers across America submit their cruisers to take home the title. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is featuring their 2024 Ford Mustang.…

Drug seizure in Hancock County

Hancock County, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol’s commercial transportation enforcement division seized large quantities of illegal narcotics during a drug bust this week in Hancock County. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office…

Wreck near Poplarville Exit on I-59 results in death

A wreck in Pearl River County leaves one person dead this afternoon. That's according to MHP Troop K spokesman Landon Orozco, no other injuries have been reported at this time. Mississippi Highway Patrol is on the scene of a two-vehicle…

MDOT’s 12 days of Christmas sign contest is back!

It’s that time of year again! With Christmas right around the corner, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is aiming to spread a little extra holiday cheer on Mississippi’s highways, and we need your help. Starting today, Tuesday, Nov. 12,…

2024 Labor Day holiday travel period concluded

Jackson, Miss -The Mississippi Highway Patrol concluded the 2024 Labor Day Holiday Travel Period on Monday, September 2nd at midnight. The travel period began on Friday, August 30th, at 6:00 a.m. The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued a total of 7,123…

Weekend crash in Stone County leaves one person dead

Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a crash on Saturday that left one person dead. Around 4 PM on August 31st, highway patrol responded to a single car wreck on Highway 49 in Stone County. Kristen Arendale and Jamie Lynn Sullivan,…

Mississippi Highway Patrol Labor Day Travel Period

Jackson, Miss -The Mississippi Highway Patrol is preparing for the last summer holiday, with the 2024 Labor Day holiday travel period. This is set to begin on Friday, August 30th, at 6:00 a.m. and conclude on Monday, September 2nd, at…

Labor Day Weekend travel safety tips

Prices are expected to be down for travelers this Labor Day weekend with travel projected to be up 9 percent from last year, according to AAA. This evening, WXXV News…