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.…
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Mississippi Highway Patrol to continue monitoring Buc-ee’s traffic over several days
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- With so many people hoping to get their Buc-ee’s fix, a big concern with Monday’s grand opening was how traffic in the area…
Mississippi Highway Patrol Cadet Class 69 graduates
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Highway Patrol has welcomed 38 new cadets. Cadet Class 69 graduated from the Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy after 18 weeks. Cadets took the…
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…
Crews assist with removing tree from power lines in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County Fire Protection, along with MHP and Singing River Electric, worked to remove a tree on power lines. This happened…
Driving during cold weather conditions
Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Landon Orozco joins us in studio to talk about safe driving in this upcoming weather.
Mississippi Highway Patrol begins New Year’s travel period
With the New Year beginning, it’s a time for celebration, but it’s also one of the busiest times on the roads. Mississippi Highway Patrol troopers are ramping up…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE in Biloxi talking about New Year's Holiday Road Safety
With the new year right around the corner it's a time for celebration, but it's also one of the busiest times on the roads. The Mississippi Highway Patrol are ramping up…
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,…
Mississippi Highway Patrol brings both Mustangs to Cruisin' the Coast
New meets old at Cruisin’ the Coast this year as Mississippi Highway Patrol brings out both mustangs in their fleet. The newest mustang joining the fleet just this…
MHP Troop K escorting relief efforts to Florida
Mississippi Highway Patrol is bringing relief to those in need following the hurricanes in Florida. Troop K is escorting the Louisiana National Guard during relief efforts. The Louisiana…
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…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE in Ocean Springs to inform you of teen drivers safety
There are some new drivers heading to school this year. Make sure to talk with your teens about safe driving habits! Always buckle up, don't speed, limit extra passengers, and never drive distracted…
MHP cruiser places sixth in the ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest
Mississippi Highway Patrol announced their position in the ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest! MHP finished in sixth place. This means the department’s Mustang cruiser will be…
2024’s Best Cruiser Contest
Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop K PIO Landon Orozco joins us in studio today to talk about the 2024 Best Cruiser photo contest. Mississippi Highway Patrol is submitting their newest cruiser for a…
Mississippi Highway Patrol submitting newest cruiser for 2024 Best Looking Cruiser contest
Mississippi Highway Patrol is submitting their newest cruiser for a calendar contest. The American Association of State Troopers is hosting their 2024 Best Looking Cruiser Contest. 49 states are competing with the top 13 being featured in the 2025 calendar.…
Mississippi Highway Patrol hosted job fair this weekend
This weekend, Mississippi Highway Patrol kick started the recruiting process for its next cadet class. Troop K held a job fair Saturday afternoon at its offices north of…
Mississippi Highway Patrol Job Fair
Mississippi Highway Patrol PIO Landon Orozco joins us in studio to discuss the Mississippi Highway Patrol Job Fair. The Mississippi Highway Patrol Job Fair takes place Saturday, July 13th at 2…
The 2024 Independence Day holiday travel period concluded
Jackson, Miss -The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) concluded the 2024 Independence Day Holiday Travel Period Sunday, July 7th, at midnight. The enforcement period began on Thursday, July 4th, at 6:00 a.m. The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued a total of 6,474…
July Fourth holiday travel period begins
The Mississippi Highway Patrol's July Fourth holiday travel period started Thursday morning. There will be an increased presence of state troopers on busy South Mississippi roads to deter speeding along with impaired and distracted driving. MHP will also enforce checkpoints…