Highway patrol encourages safe Thanksgiving travel
MHP will continue to assist motorists and would like to remind travelers that if they need help on the roadway or to report a reckless driver, dial 47 (HP) on their cellular device.
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Woman dies in weekend crash on I-22
Victim died at the scene of the early Saturday morning crash.
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign results
Deputies with help from the department’s Patrol Division took part in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.
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Labor Day holiday travel enforcement period
An emphasis on deterring speeding and impaired or distracted driving and promoting seatbelt usage will be the primary goal over the holiday weekend.
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Highway Patrol to begin Operation S.T.O.P. School Traffic Safety campaign
In 2022, Mississippi reported 280 crashes state-wide involving school buses, with 55 injuries and one fatality.
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Four people die in holiday vehicle crashes
Victims include a woman from Sardis killed in a crash on Monday.
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Troopers out in force during Independence Day holiday
Troopers will monitor motorists to deter speeding and distracted driving and use safety checkpoints to encourage seat belt usage.
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MHP accepts applications for next Cadet Class
Cadet Class 68 is scheduled to begin in January 2024 and will be approximately 17 weeks.
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Troopers busy keeping roads safe during Memorial Day weekend
The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is working during the Memorial Day weekend to keep the state’s highways safe.
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Two hurt in I-269 accident
Two people were hurt in a one-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon, March 15.
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