Police Increase Check Points
News 25’s Laurene Callander tells us about "police check points" to ensure safety along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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Holiday Weekend Travel
Mississippi Highway Patrol reports there have already been two deadly crashes for the Memorial Day Weekend throughout the state. Trooper First Class Chase Elkins tells News 25 there have been seven accidents here along the Coast. Out of the seven…
Pay Attention or Pay a Fine Program
Highway Patrol and the Office of Highway Safety are launching the “Pay Attention or Pay a Fine” program.
4 Year Old Survives Fatal Wreck in Jackson Co. Thanks to Car Seat
A four year old girl escaped a fatal car accident over the weekend unscathed, and officials say if it weren't for her car seat, the outcome may have been very different.
Beware of Accident Prone Locations Along the Coast
More than 5 million car accidents happen in the U.S. every year, but some wrecks happen in certain places more often than others.
Law Enforcement Advise Caution While Driving in Fog
Speed limits are listed for ideal weather conditions and foggy roads can quickly become dangerous.
Rep. Jeramey Anderson Addresses Key Issues on the Coast
Friday, State Representative Jeramey Anderson returned to the Coast after the first week of the 2015 legislative session to discuss some of the key issues facing his district.
MS Highway Patrol to Have Checkpoints for the New Year
As people along the Coast start celebrating the New Year Wednesday night, The Mississippi Highway Patrol will be increasing checkpoints and keeping an eye out for impaired drivers.
Social Media Can Hinder Police Catching Drunk Drivers
In this day and age, social media is becoming a staple of our everyday lives, but some websites and Facebook pages may be curbing the Mississippi Highway Patrol's efforts to minimize drunk or impaired drivers on the road.
MS Highway Patrol Amps Up Patrols for the Holiday
The Highway Patrol will be setting up check points, weather permitting, and will have increased patrol on major roadways.
New 911 Tower May be Going Up in Gulfport
Mississippi Highway Patrol has a surplus radio tower it is interested in giving to the Harrison County Emergency Communications Commission (E.C.C.).