Litter becoming a growing problem in Stone County
Stone County, Miss. (WXXV)- Litter is puling up along rural roads in Mississippi and the state is spending millions trying to keep up. The Mississippi Department of Transportation says it's…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: John Ross Road in Gulfport closed
John Ross Road is closed between Hwy 605 and Grand Oaks Drive in Gulfport. Gulfport Police say the closure is due to heavy ice accumulation. Drivers are asked to use alternate routes. https://twitter.com/GulfportPolice/status/1882465915402662040
Road conditions report for Thursday, January 23rd
While many roads are clear of snow and ice, there are still some still closed because of dangerous driving conditions. Here is the latest: Ingalls Avenue is closed from Meadowbrook Street to Belair Street due to dangerous ice on the…
Potential dangers of wet roads due to re-freezing
Some roads in Jackson County are still covered in ice and snow. Some has melted, but with temperatures dropping once again tonight, roads and streets are at risk…
Extra caution advised for motorists in wake of winter storm
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation is advising motorists to take extra caution in areas heavily impacted by yesterday’s winter storm. Ice is still being reported on roads, bridges and overpasses in multiple southern counties. Crews will continue to work…
Bridges reopen across the Coast as MDOT continues to treat local roadways
MDOT crews are still out on the roadways as they work to treat areas impacted by Tuesday’s snow and ice. The Fort Bayou Bridge…
Most city bridges in Biloxi remain closed
The City of Biloxi has announced that city bridges remain closed due to the weather. In an alert sent out, the city says that there is black ice on the roads and the bridges will remain closed. An update posted…
WXXV’s Ethan Krauss brings us more on snow accumulation on roadways
Many roads and bridges are closing in South Mississippi. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss has more. For a full list of closures, click here.
Francine affecting travel in South Mississippi. Here are the roads to avoid
South Mississippi is still feeling the affects of Francine as road flooding and downed trees are affecting travel. If you know of a road closure or damage, please email us at news@wxxv25.com. Here's what we know: Harrison County The Causeway…
Mississippi Lottery surpasses $2 billion in sales
In less than five years of lottery in the state, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced today it has surpassed $2 billion in gross sales. “These four years have passed in a flurry of excitement and growth,” said MLC President Jeff…
Harrison County roads impacted or closed due to flooding and weather
As reported by Harrison County road officials, the following road sections are reported Affected or Closed due to flooding and weather. While these listings represent the most current information reported, they may not always reflect current conditions due to rapid…
Law enforcement encouraging residents to stay off roads during the storm
Local law enforcement is gearing up for Zeta this evening and staying off the roads is the message first responders want to relay to residents on the Coast. The Biloxi Police Department has rearranged the number of…
Mississippi Lottery adds more than $12.7M to state coffers for May
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation on Friday completed its May transfer of $12,728,965.17 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the total amount deposited to the state to $60,006,706.47 since launch on November…
Lottery Corporation transfers $9.7M to state for April
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation on Monday completed its April transfer of $9,709,843.36 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the total amount deposited to the state to more than $47.2 million since…
Study shows 24 percent of rural roads in Mississippi are in poor condition
A new report finds Mississippi’s rural roads and bridges have significant concerns. This is according to research from ‘Trip,’ a national transportation research nonprofit group. The study shows 24 percent of Mississippi’s rural roads are rated in poor condition, the…
Holiday traffic enforcement
Christmas is over, but the holidays are still in full force and that means more traffic and cars on the road. With the Sugar Bowl and College Football National Championship being held nearby in New Orleans as well as the…
Gulfport and Starkville awarded millions in federal grants for road projects
Some roads in Gulfport and Starkville, Mississippi, are now on the fast track for improvements, thanks to federal grant funding. This week, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith and U.S. Congressman Steven Palazzo announced the award of $33.1 million…
Legislators meet for special session Thursday
Governor Phil Bryant has issued the official document to call lawmakers to Jackson Thursday to discuss more money for roads and bridges. Legislators are set to meet at the state capital tomorrow. The plan includes diverting some taxes on internet…
PROTEST AGAINST OSCAR RENDA CONTACTOR
Biloxi residents protested today against the dust, illness and the financial hardships that some have had to pay, as a consequence of the drawn-out Oscar Renda development project. New's 25's Veronica Bayona was outside the Oscar Renda office, where the…
Driving on Rainy Roads
Rain has started to fall in South Mississippi leaving roads slick and dangerous. News 25's Caroline Eaker joins us live with some tips on how to make sure your morning commute stays safe.
Statewide transportation funding
The Mississippi House has a new proposal to help pay for roads and bridges. The Ways and Means Committee passed House Bill 722 Wednesday to set aside a portion of what the state collects each year from the “use tax.”…
Mississippi transportation maintenance plan
Mississippi residents could vote on a state lawmaker’s plan that would raise taxes and fees to pay for renovations to roads and bridges. On Monday, Mississippi Central District Transportation Commissioner Dick Hall announced the bill Republican State Senator Dean Kirby…
Infrastructure Project Update: Live Report
News 25's Laurene Callander updates us on the Biloxi infrastructure project.
Tracking Tropical Storm Cindy
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us more about the current road conditions in the Gulfport area. . . . . . cm = new CMPlayer("cm_player_1498059118011").setup({width: "100%", height: "100%", pl_length: 5, profile_id: "b312f890-48eb-0133-abd4-7a163e1f7c79", vid: "6968831"}) Straight from Biloxi Police Department... This…