Local law enforcement agencies kicking off 2026 ‘Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign
If you’re hitting the road for Labor Day, you’ll want to pay close attention. Law enforcement agencies across Mississippi are stepping up…
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Airbnb highlights Mississippi Gulf Coast as affordable beach destinations
If you’re looking for an affordable beach getaway, you may not have to travel far. Bay St. Louis and Gulfport have been named among Airbnb’s best value…
MDOT urging travel safety over the Fourth of July weekend
With America’s 250th birthday on the horizon, the Mississippi Department of Transportation urges holiday travelers to make smart choices and prioritize safety. To enjoy a safe…
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN and AYA DIAB As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year…
Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans
By RIO YAMAT, AP Airlines and Travel Writer As someone who is “not the best person with bugs and stuff,” Stephanie Bernaba never imagined herself becoming an outdoorsy mom. But the mother of three is getting more daring as gas prices and other travel costs make…
Custom services available at Trent Lott International Airport in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- New services are available for pilots and flyers at Trent Lott International Airport in Jackson County. Airport leaders, along with Southern…
With long lines and other disruptions, air travel anxiety isn’t just about a fear of flying
By HOLLY RAMER CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The list of reasons why air travel can be stressful has grown as long as the security lines at some U.S. airports. Back-to-back winter storms. The Iran war. Governmentshutdowns. A fatal runway collision between a jet and a fire truck. All…
ICE officers make their way airports’ TSA checkpoints after Trump order amid partial shutdown
By EMILIE MEGNIEN and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS ATLANTA (AP) — More federal immigration officers are making their way to U.S. airports after President Donald Trump said he’d deploy them to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security…
How to monitor airport security lines at US airports while TSA officers go without pay
By RIO YAMAT, AP Airlines and Travel Writer Scenes of airport security lines spilling out of terminals may be adding a new layer of stress for travelers as the busy spring break season unfolds. Some airports have seen wait times stretch well past an hour. In recent days,…
Homeland Security restarts Global Entry program after travelers faced long airport lines
By JOHN SEEWER The Department of Homeland Security restarted the Global Entry program on Wednesday, a little over two weeks after it halted the service for travelers because of the partial government shutdown. Global Entry allows pre-approved, low-risk travelers to use expedited kiosks —…
As another shutdown impacts travelers, some see eliminating TSA agents as a solution
By RIO YAMAT, AP Airlines and Travel Writer Long security lines snaked into baggage claim areas and parking garages at some U.S. airports this weekend, a possible indicator of more widespread travel problems as the latest government shutdown drags on. That kind of disruption, while not yet widespread,…
Travelers encounter long waits at some airports as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints
By BECKY BOHRER Travelers complained of long waits Sunday — lasting hours in some cases — at security checkpoints at airports in Houston and New Orleans, which officials blamed on a government shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The estimated wait…
Safe driving tips for the New Year’s holiday
As many of you prepare to ring in the new year, now is a good time to remember the principles of sober and safe driving. Many of our…
Safety tips for travel ahead of Christmas
Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)- With Christmas this week, people are taking to the roads to visit family and friends. Landon Orozco with the Mississippi…
Tips for air travel during the holidays
With Christmas next week, family and friends will be traveling ahead of the holiday. Gulfport Biloxi International Airport Executive Director Clay Williams joins us to share tips to make travel as…
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…
MDOT suspending some construction work during holiday travel
To provide maximum travel capacity and minimal construction delays throughout the holiday weekend, MDOT crews and contractors will halt all non-emergent lane closures beginning the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 26 through the morning of Monday, Dec. 1. “Even though most…
After years of tough rules on liquids and footwear, US air travel may be on the cusp of a new era
By REBECCA SANTANA and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS Updated 9:11 AM CDT, July 18, 2025 NEW YORK (AP) — When limits on liquids were introduced at TSA checkpoints across the country in 2006, bins overflowed with bottled water, toothpaste, shaving cream and so much more.…
First the shoes went back on. Now, at US airport security, more liquid in carry-ons may be at hand
By REBECCA SANTANA Updated 4:01 PM CDT, July 16, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — Travelers giddy about being able to keep their shoes on while walking through TSA checkpoints at the airport again may have something else to look forward to: changes to how…
Travelers no longer have to remove their shoes during security screenings at US airports
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer For the first time in almost 20 years, travelers will no longer have to take off their shoes during security screenings at certain U.S. airports. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the new nationwide…
Mississippi Highway Patrol's Landon Orozco shares travel tips for the July 4th weekend
Mississippi (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol's Landon Orozco joins Marco Bitonel to discuss travel tips ahead of the July 4th weekend.
MDOT encourages travelers to prepare vehicles
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is encouraging all drivers to prepare for a busy travel season. MDOT officials encourage you to check all tires for tread wear and to make…
Living Local - The Cornerstone Boutique (Resort Wear)
Susie visits The Cornerstone Boutique in downtown Biloxi to get tips on how to pack for vacation or your next cruise from store owner, Rachel Kelley. See the…
Fire shuts down London's Heathrow Airport, disrupting travel for hundreds of thousands
By BRIAN MELLEY, DANICA KIRKA and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press A large fire near London’s Heathrow Airport knocked out power to Europe’s busiest flight hub and forced it to shut all day. That is disrupting global travel for hundreds of…