Direct flights to Orlando available at Gulfport Biloxi International starting Wednesday
Starting tomorrow, you can once again fly nonstop from Gulfport to Orlando. Allegiant Air is bringing back its direct flight to Orlando, just in time…
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Florida judge voids US mask mandate for planes, other travel
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - A federal judge in Florida has voided the national mask mandate covering airplanes and other public transportation as exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials. The Biden administration said Monday that the rule would not…
CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 as COVID rises
By ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is extending the nationwide mask requirement for public transit for 15 days as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Coast drivers feeling the pinch at the pump
This morning, News 25 spoke to drivers out and about at a Shell Gas Station in Biloxi. There, regular gasoline was $3.89 a gallon. While gas prices continue…
Local sailing duo returns home after six months at sea
A dream took a Pass Christian man and his Godson on a 5,000 nautical mile trip across the sea. Have you ever wanted to leave your…
Hospital group: Mississippi nurses are leaving in droves
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi hospital association is sounding the alarm over nursing vacancies. There are nearly 3,000 registered nurse vacancies in Mississippi, The Clarion Ledger reported. The exodus of nurses is adding further strain on hospitals striving to find care…
Staying safe during holiday travels
Slamming drinks before driving will land you in the slammer. Mississippi Highway Patrol is advising motorists to slow down, stay alert, and drive sober this new year. Trooper Cal Robertson tells…
Flight cancellations snarl holiday plans for thousands
By TALI ARBEL NEW YORK (AP) — Airlines continued to cancel hundreds of flights because of staffing issues tied to COVID-19, disrupting holiday celebrations during one of the busiest travel times of the year. FlightAware, a flight-tracking website, noted nearly 1,000 canceled flights entering,…
MHP increasing trooper presence for holiday season
Mississippi Highway Patrol is increasing their trooper presence to promote safe holiday travel. The last thing you want for Christmas is probably a speeding ticket. Their Christmas holiday enforcement…
Christmas travel tips: Staying safe while on the Road
MDOT is offering tips to keep you and your loved ones safe as you hit the road. Plan ahead with the MDOT traffic mobile app that shows…
MHP offers tips to keep drivers safe over Thanksgiving holiday
Travel experts are expecting 53.4 million vehicles on the road over the Thanksgiving holiday, the largest single year increase since 2005. That's why Mississippi Highway Patrol is asking drivers to keep these tips in…
Road Safety During The Holidays
With many people hitting the roads to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday it’s important to be safe and pay close attention to the roads. Travel experts have predicted that this year about 53.4 million people will be traveling which is…
Holiday travel will reach pre-pandemic numbers
Pack your patience as holiday travel is expected to rebound this year. According to AAA, about 53.4 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13% from 2020. With…
Mississippi Highway Patrol ends Labor Day travel period
The Mississippi Highway Patrol ended its Labor Day travel period at midnight after activating it over the weekend for the holiday. The MHP issued 6,635 citations over the…
Coastal Mississippi wins industry website award
Coastal Mississippi has been awarded the gold dotCOMM award for best travel website. The Coastal Mississippi website (www.coastalmississippi.com) is developed and managed in conjunction with Simpleview, the travel and tourism industry's leading provider of CRM, CMS, website design, digital marketing,…
GM’s newest vehicle: Off-road, self-driving rover for moon
By MARCIA DUNN CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — General Motors is teaming up with Lockheed Martin to produce the ultimate off-road, self-driving, electric vehicles — for the moon. The project announced Wednesday is still in the early stages and has…
CDC sets rules for trial cruises with volunteer passengers
Cruise lines can soon begin trial voyages in U.S. waters with volunteer passengers helping test whether the ships can sail safely during a pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave ship operators final technical guidelines Wednesday for the…
Fully vaccinated people can travel safely again, CDC says
NEW YORK (AP) — Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can safely enjoy again, according to new U.S. guidance issued Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance to say fully vaccinated people can travel within the U.S.…
Flights to Orlando restarted at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
Are you looking for a quick, affordable get away? Then we have good news for you! Flights to and from Orlando have started back up again at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport and airfare is within reach even…
Checking in on airport travel one year into the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID grounded planes, travel plans, and the airline industry for a while, but passengers once again are taking to the friendly skies and at a record rate in nearly a year. TSA officers screened the highest number…
Half of Gulport-Biloxi International Airport flights delayed or canceled as winter storm snarls travel
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — As a major winter storm rolls across the country, travel has been slowed significantly. Early Monday morning, at least four flights arriving at or departing from the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport were canceled. Two more flights were…
US will require all arriving passengers to get COVID-19 test
Anyone flying to the U.S. will soon need to show proof of a negative test for COVID-19.
MDOT offers winter travel safety tips
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has some tips for drivers traveling this holiday season. Although South Mississippi may not experience your typical snowfall, weather conditions can change quickly, and they are prepared to respond to any winter…
MDOT rolls out ’12 Days of Christmas’ safety campaign
‘Tis that time of the season as MDOT is revving up their efforts to keep the public safe with their annual ’12 Days of Christmas’ campaign. Starting Monday, drivers will receive daily holiday-themed safety messages on MDOT…