Morning Business Report: Jan 6, 2025
Jane King has the latest on the winter storm affecting travel nationwide, the CES consumer technology convention in Las Vegas and much more in today's "Morning Business Report" brought to…
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MDOT has updates on road construction projects in South Mississippi
WXXV's Lucas Warren has updates on road construction projects in South Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Transportation provided timelines on the projects affecting South Mississippi motorists.…
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport gives holiday travel tips
The Transportation Security Administration predicts that approximately 40 million people will fly between December 19th and January 9th. Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport saw an increase in travelers this past weekend and anticipates continued high traffic as…
WXXV’s Trey Tonnessen speaks to Highway Patrol about holiday season travel
The Thanksgiving travel enforcement period is in the books here in Mississippi and we’re breaking down the numbers now and looking head to the Christmas…
Thanksgiving travel in Gulfport ahead of the holiday season
This holiday season expects to see a record number of travelers for 2024. Executive Director Clay Williams…
Tech Byte - Travel Tech
From planning your Disney vacations to navigating your cruise, Patrick has two guests this week to discuss using online tools and apps to book and plan your travel. Brought to you…
MDOT advises motorists AVOID TRAVEL during Hurricane Francine
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – As Hurricane Francine impacts the Mississippi Gulf Coast today, the Mississippi Department of Transportation advises motorists in south Mississippi to avoid travel during the storm…
Traveling over Labor Day weekend? Have a back-up plan for cancellations and delays, and be patient
By DAVID KOENIG Updated 7:48 AM CDT, August 26, 2024 Share Many children have gone back to school in the U.S., and the days are getting shorter, but there is still one more excuse to use the swimsuits and beach towels…
Mississippi Highway Patrol Labor Day Travel Period
Jackson, Miss -The Mississippi Highway Patrol is preparing for the last summer holiday, with the 2024 Labor Day holiday travel period. This is set to begin on Friday, August 30th, at 6:00 a.m. and conclude on Monday, September 2nd, at…
Mobile to vote on agreement that would restore passenger rail service to Gulf Coast
The Mobile City Council will vote Tuesday on resolutions that should help restore passenger service to the Gulf Coast. On July 25, Mobile announced an agreement had been reached between the city, the state and the Port of Mobile that…
Tech Byte - Hi-Tech Camping
With the holiday weekend upon us, and June being celebrated since the 70’s for national camping awareness month, Sophia and I got to take a look at a new tech company…
Small Town, Big Crowds: Wiggins and Stone County bring in record number of tourists
You may be surprised to hear tourists are loving the little city of Wiggins. Dubbed the "gateway to the gulf coast" and the…
Weather causes cancellations, delays at airport
Flights at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport have been delayed by the weather this morning. Several flights were canceled last night as heavy fog moved into the area. This morning, at least two flights scheduled to leave from Gulfport-Biloxi were canceled and…
Traffic signal improvements underway in South Mississippi
Traffic signal improvement projects and camera replacements are currently underway in Harrison and Hancock counties. Due to damage caused by Hurricane Zeta, repairs and replacements are being made at…
Drivers taking new routes to avoid I-10 construction
Not only is Menge Avenue causing some headaches, but there is some other construction causing safety concerns. Concerns are rising with the increased amount of construction on I-10…
Work on Menge Avenue exit on I-10 causing traffic delays
Work has started on the interchange at Menge Avenue for the planned Buc-ee's Travel Center -- and it's causing some serious delays on I-10. MDOT traffic camera shows major delays east and west of Menge Avenue -- backed up to…
Lower gas prices increasing holiday travel
A welcome surprise awaits travelers as gas prices have hit their lowest point of the year. The drop in gas prices could result in an increase in travel, providing extra…
Multiple traffic accidents across the Coast
A reminder to be careful when traveling this weekend as there have been a couple wrecks on I-10 ahead of holiday travel. One was at Exit 20 and the other…
2023 Click It or Ticket Campaign ramps up
The annual Click It or Ticket Campaign has started. It encourages drivers and passengers to buckle up when in a car. The campaign runs from May 22nd through…
Mississippi Highway Patrol increasing patrols for New Year’s travel enforcement period
Mississippi Highway Patrol’s statewide New Year’s holiday enforcement travel period, with increased patrols, kicked off this morning. The enforcement period ends January 2nd at midnight. Troopers will be on increased alert for impaired…
Airport travel during the holiday season
Everyone is eager to get to their loved ones right now, but flight delays and cancelations are wreaking havoc on travel plans. According to AAA, it is estimated around 112.7…
Storm adds uncertainty to strong holiday travel demand
Concerns about illness or inflation aren’t stopping Americans from hitting the roads and airports this holiday season. But a massive winter storm might. Forecasters predict an onslaught of heavy snow, ice, flooding and powerful winds from Thursday to Saturday in a broad…
Mississippi Highway Patrol launching holiday traffic campaign
Mississippi Highway Patrol wants to be sure you make it home safely this holiday season. MHP’s Home for the Holidays campaign will be increasing patrols and adding safety checkpoints…
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign launches today
Law enforcement agencies across the Coast are joining a nationwide drive to keep drivers safe over the holidays. The national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign…