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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…

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…

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,…