travel

Black Spring Break promoters respond to former promoter’s indictment

Current promoters of Black Spring Break express the importance of keeping safety first and communication with police strong. This is following the recent indictment of former Black Spring Break promoter Keith Brown, who, according to authorities, was running a cocaine…

New flights coming to local airport

Good news for jetsetters in South Mississippi and just in time to plan your spring and summer travel arrangements. United, American, and Delta airlines are adding additional flights at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. These new flights will make it easier…

Pizza delivery carries on during winter weather

When temperatures reach below freezing, like the past two days, schools and businesses begin to close and most families make it a point to stay inside where it’s warm. Because of that, some businesses are hurt, but Domino’s Pizza in…

Highway 49 in Stone County covered in ice

Heading north into Stone County, roads are slick, making for dangerous driving conditions. Highway 49, Stone County’s busiest roadway, is covered in ice. You might also notice there’s a more visible blanket of snow covering the ground. That’s because the…

MDOT crews busy salting bridges

A slight dusting of snow fell in Harrison County overnight and icy conditions on roadways caused the closure of multiple bridges. Today, crews with MDOT are out, salting bridges to prepare for a consecutive night of hard freezing. The Biloxi…

Atlanta travel nightmare impacts local travelers

A blackout lasting more than ten hours at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta has caused more than a thousand flight cancellations, developing into a travel nightmare for local residents flying. Sunday’s massive power outage crisis at the airport caused…

Safe driving during the holidays

With a high amount of traffic expected during the upcoming holiday weekend, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings. News 25’s Veronica Bayona hits the streets to talk to holiday travelers on safe driving techniques. Linda Hillman is getting…

Upcoming Thanksgiving travel

According to AAA, those who plan to travel by air this holiday season will pay the cheapest, average airfare since 2013. At $157, on average, that is a 23 percent fare drop year-over-year. That low airfare led to the largest…

Fourth of July travel safety

This Fourth of July weekend went fairly smooth for Mississippi Highway Patrol officers. Highway Patrol Spokesman Chase Elkins says there were no fatalities statewide over the weekend and ten people were arrested on DUI violations. Traffic is still expected to…

Travel Tips: Leave Your Gun At Home

Members of TSA want your travel experience to be a smooth one and encourage you to leave your gun at home. Officials spoke at Gulfport Biloxi International Airport this morning informing the public of what not to bring in your…

Heavy Smoke Covers D’Iberville

This afternoon anyone traveling on the interstate anywhere from Woolmarket to D’Iberville likely encountered heavy smoke moving through the area. This was the result of a controlled burn. U.S. Forestry was burning around 1900 acres of land in Stone County…

Global Entry Launches at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport

After today you no longer have to wait in lines at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport if you're traveling long distances. U.S. Customs and Border Protection launched a Global Entry Enrollment Center at the Gulfport airport this afternoon. The program is…

Thanksgiving Travel Tips

Today is one of the busiest travel days of the year as millions of Americans get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving with loved ones. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us to the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport for tips on a hassle-free holiday…

Thanksgiving Travel Tips

Today is one of the busiest travel days of the year as millions of Americans get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving with loved ones. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Here are some Thanksgiving holiday travel…

Pothole Blocks Roadway in Gulfport

With many people taking to the roads this weekend, beware of a large pothole at the intersection of 49 and 90. The large hole opened up on the left turning lane, going south on Highway 49 to Highway 90. The…

Highway Patrol Prepares for Holiday Weekend

Thanksgiving travelers can expect increased patrols on interstate and state highways as the Mississippi Highway Patrol beefs up its ranks over the four-day holiday weekend. The Thanksgiving Traffic Safety Campaign starts Wednesday at 6 p.m. and runs through midnight Sunday.…

Ocean Springs Works to Improve Dangerous Road

The City of Ocean Springs is getting ready to start the discussion of improvements for the heavily traveled Ocean Springs Road. Over the years, the amount of traffic on the road has increased and the city has put in place…

I-10 Wrecks Cause Major Delays

Today’s wet weather didn’t help the Labor Day commute for drivers along I-10. Multiple accidents caused hours’ worth of delays throughout the afternoon. At least four of the five I-10 accidents occurred in Jackson County. All wrecks were minor, according…

Mississippi Joins Engage Cuba Coalition

Over the past two years, the Obama Administration has issued five rounds of regulatory changes to ease restrictions on travel to Cuba, but the travel ban still exists. Engage Cuba, an organization dedicated to the lifting of travel and trade…

Memorial Day Traffic

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and that means folks around the country will bring out the grills and hit the beaches to celebrate. Along with beach trips, barbeques and vacations, it marks the start of the worst season for…

Frustration with TSA Lines

TSA has been under fire recently for long waiting times during security checks. Major airports are now suggesting flyers arrive three to four hours earlier than their departure, causing frustration with travelers around the country. Luckily those flying through Gulfport-Biloxi…

Triple A Predicts High Holiday Travel

If you're planning a Memorial Day weekend road trip, expect plenty of company on the roads. More than 38 million drivers are expected to hit the highways and interstates for the holiday. That would be the highest number of road…

Baltimore Bans Travel to MS and NC

Baltimore joins the list of cities and states banning travel to Mississippi. The city’s mayor has suspended all city-sponsored travel to North Carolina and Mississippi due to newly enacted laws. The mayor made the announcement to city officials saying she…