Local law enforcement agencies kicking off 2026 ‘Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign
If you’re hitting the road for Labor Day, you’ll want to pay close attention. Law enforcement agencies across Mississippi are stepping up…
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Mississippi Highway Patrol releases July 4th travel enforcement numbers
Mississippi Highway Patrol’s July 4th holiday travel enforcement period is now in the books. Across the state, troopers responded to 110 crashes over the holiday weekend, including…
Voting open in ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is prepping for the 2026 American Association of State Troopers Best Looking Cruiser Contest. We are joined in studio by Trooper Landon Orozco with all…
Mississippi Highway Patrol Fourth of July travel period begins
If you plan to be on our South Mississippi roads this holiday weekend, keep in mind that there will be an increase in state troopers on major interstates and highways. The Mississippi Highway Patrol’s July 4th travel period kicked off…
Mississippi Highway Patrol seeks public votes in 2026 Best Looking Cruiser contest
Mississippi Highway Patrol is asking for the state’s help with voting in a yearly contest. The 13th annual American Association of State Troopers is…
18-Wheeler wreck causing traffic diversions in Pearl River County
Pearl River County, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol is reporting two 18-wheelers have crashed near Mile Marker 22 in Pearl River County. The incident happening around 3 Wednesday morning. Traffic is being diverted to Highway 11 and Highway 53 at…
MHP releases Memorial Day travel period numbers
Mississippi Highway Patrol has released numbers from its Memorial Day travel enforcement period, which ended at midnight. Statewide, troopers worked 190 crashes, issued just under 5,000 citations, and made 74 DUI arrests. One travel-related death was reported in Monroe County…
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…
George County High School senior dies in Highway 26 crash
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- An 18-year-old riding a bicycle on Highway 26 died Friday night after being hit by a vehicle, according to Mississippi Highway Patrol. Tyree Bradley was on his bicycle around 8:15 p.m. Friday night, when a Ford…
Mississippi Highway Patrol working deadly crash in Pearl River County
Pearl River County, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol is releasing new details about another deadly crash in Pearl River County Tuesday morning, involving a truck and a pedestrian. It happened around 9 AM on Highway 11. A Chevy Silverado traveling…
Mississippi Highway Patrol worked two accidents
Mississippi Highway Patrol worked two accidents this morning. The first accident was eastbound on I-10 at mile marker 2 in Hancock County. This accident was called in around 6 a.m. and involved a single vehicle. A box truck carry produce…
Mississippi Highway Patrol responds to multiple deadly crashes over the weekend
Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to two deadly crashes over the weekend in two different counties. The first happened on I-59 north in Pearl River County around 3 a.m. Saturday. A Dodge Challenger traveling south on I-59 crashed into a box…
Lucedale man killed in Sunday crash
A Lucedale man died Sunday in a two-car crash on Highway 63 in George County. Mississippi Highway Patrol officials say 87-year-old Charles Keel was traveling east from Basin Refuge Road just before 5 pm, when a Ford F-250 truck on…
Safety tips for travel ahead of Christmas
Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)- With Christmas this week, people are taking to the roads to visit family and friends. Landon Orozco with the Mississippi…
Thanksgiving Travel Enforcement period begins
If you plan to hit the road later tonight or at some point over the next few days, you may see an increase in law enforcement on our Mississippi roads. Mississippi Highway Patrol’s yearly Thanksgiving Travel Enforcement Period kicked off…
Memorial Hospital and MHP teaming up for Community Trunk or Treat
Memorial Hospital and Mississippi Highway Patrol are teaming up to host a community Trunk or Treat event on Thursday. Landon Orozco with Troop K joins…
MHP trooper recognized for helping with car wreck in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Wiggins Police Chief Timothy Hill recognized Highway Patrol Trooper Kevin Burnett for actions taken in a crash. Trooper Burnett took decisive…
Mississippi Highway Patrol taking part in Cruisin’ the Coast
Mississippi Highway Patrol is joining in on the festivities of Cruisin’ the Coast. Highway Patrol showing off an old squad car alongside their new mustang and an…
Georgia State Patrol visits MHP Trooper Moore as he continues his recovery
Mississippi Highway Patrolman Tavon Moore continues his recovery after a motorcycle injury on the Coast. Last week, the George State Patrol stopped in to…
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…
MHP kicking off 2025 Labor Day Holiday Travel Period
Mississippi Highway Patrol announced their Labor Day Holiday Travel enforcement period starts Friday, August 29. From 6 a.m. Friday until Monday at midnight, more patrols and checkpoints…
MHP investigating fatal motorcycle crash in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Pearl River County. The incident happened around 6 a.m. Wednesday morning on Highway…
Mississippi Highway Patrol releases July 4 weekend travel numbers
The Fourth of July weekend was a busy few days for Mississippi Highway Patrol. They issued almost 5,000 citations. MHP released their numbers for the 2025 Independence…
Mississippi Highway Patrol's Landon Orozco shares travel tips for the July 4th weekend
Mississippi (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol's Landon Orozco joins Marco Bitonel to discuss travel tips ahead of the July 4th weekend.