MDOT reminds drivers to check air in spare tire
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is taking time to remind drivers to check the amount of air in their spare tire. With the temperatures changing so much,…
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MDOT urges safe driving ahead of Thanksgiving
JACKSON, MISS. – Thanksgiving has long had the reputation of being one of the busiest travel holidays in the United States. This year, AAA estimates that 73 million Americans will travel to their Thanksgiving destination by car, that’s nearly 90…
Work begins to treat local roads
We know many of you are frozen in today as a result of some still hazardous road conditions so we’ve been working today to get you answers. As temperatures rise…
MDOT urges emergency travel only in wake of winter storm
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation is urging emergency travel only for motorists in areas heavily impacted by yesterday’s winter storm. Ice is still being reported on roads, bridges and overpasses in 21 counties. Counties currently experiencing ice include Adams,…
Multiple crashes reported today in Harrison County
South Mississippi first responders have been busy today responding to wrecks as a result of wet road conditions. These are pictures from Harrison County Fire Rescue, showing some of…
MDOT kicks off Road to Game Day 2024
JACKSON, MISS. – Hey, football fans! Gearing up for the season requires a game plan, and through the “Road to Game Day” campaign, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is sharing its playbook to get you to kickoff safely. To avoid congestion…
Bike and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
It’s the time of year when so many people here on the Coast and across the nation are hopping on their bicycles or motorcycles. The month of May is also…
MDOT kicks off “Road to Game Day 2023”
JACKSON, MISS. – Who’s ready for some football? As the coaches and players start gearing up for the season, the Mississippi Department of Transportation has its own game plan, the “Road to Game Day” campaign, to help drivers get there…
Keeping children safe this summer
The Gulfport Chief of Police sent out a reminder today to pay a little more attention on the roads during summer months. As the school year ends, more kids will be…
Icy roads make it dangerous for drivers
The snow has been falling throughout South Mississippi for the past few hours now and that’s making it dangerous to be out on the roads. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us in Gulfport to give us a look at the…
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.
Bike Lane Safety Concerns
With the increased number of bike lanes popping up in the city of Biloxi, police officers remind drivers to use extra precaution while sharing the road with cyclists.