travel

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…

Gulfport PD kicking off Click it or Ticket campaign

As people prepare to hit the roads this holiday season, the Gulfport Police Department is asking everyone to remember one simple step that can save lives. Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel seasons on America’s roads…

Gas prices lower than national average in Mississippi

Gas prices in Mississippi are lower than the national average by 34 cents on this Labor Day. A three day weekend with no school and no work for some, lower gas prices are just one more thing to celebrate on…

Keesler elevates health protection conditions on base

Keesler Air Force Base has taken its Health Protection Condition to Charlie in response to COVID-19. HPCON Charlie measures are mandatory for all Keesler service members, DoD civilian and contractor employees and family members. These measures are required to ensure…

Millions plan to hit the road for July 4th

Independence Day could shape up to be the biggest road trip event of the year. Travel data company Arrivalist predicts more than 36 million Americans will hit the road Fourth of July weekend, that’s about 11 percent less than last…

Several accidents in North Gulfport this afternoon

The Memorial Holiday Weekend is over, but it’s still been a busy day on South Mississippi roads. There were several accidents west of Highway 49 in North Gulfport today with several people sent to the hospital with injuries and causing…

Statewide travel incidents over Memorial Day Weekend

Mississippi Highway Patrol has released the numbers from statewide totals during the Memorial Day Weekend. Those numbers include: 6,511 citations issued 157 collisions. Of those collisions, 10 were DUI related Two fatal collisions 153 DUI arrests Troop K in Biloxi…

Gas prices are up but still cheaper than usual

Gas prices are ticking up, but not enough to cause much pain at the pump. AAA says the national average for a gallon of regular is $1.96. That’s about nine cents more than a week ago. But the association says…

Staying safe on the roads while traveling for Memorial Day

Memorial Day Weekend is almost upon us, but while you are celebrating it is important to make sure you are being safe. Last year, more than 43 million Americans traveled during Memorial Day Weekend.  While travel is expected to be…

The top five holiday destinations

Many Americans look to escape the winter chill for the holidays. So where are they going? TripAdvisor has a list of the top five holiday destinations this year. Coming in at number one, no big surprise, Honolulu, Hawaii because who…

MS ranked most dangerous state for drivers during NYE

Five years of fatal collision data is revealing a dim reality for Mississippi drivers. Mississippi is ranked number one as the most dangerous state to drive in for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. During the study, the group…

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…

Holiday air travel on the Coast

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, people across the Coast and the country are taking to the skies to get to their destination. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday afterwards are two of the busiest days of the year…

Real ID required for air travel starting October 2020

Do you have your Real ID yet? Well, if you don’t you might want to hurry before October 1st, 2020. Save the date, October 1st, 2020, if you try to get on an airplane without a Real ID you’ll be…

Airport travel waivers

Air travel is expected to be impacted in the area. Be sure to keep up to date on flights if you are traveling this weekend. According to Business Insider, so far, American, Jet Blue, Southwest, and United have issued travel…