MHP responds to nearly 20 weather-related accidents in Golden Triangle
Troopers with Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to nearly 20 weather-related accidents in the Golden Triangle as of press time this morning, though none of them had serious injuries.
Starkville woman killed in Highway 45 wreck
A Starkville woman died in a two-vehicle accident in Lowndes County Friday morning, according to a Mississippi Highway Patrol press release.
Highway patrolman involved in minor fender bender with civilian
No one was injured in a car crash involving a Mississippi Highway Patrolman on Highway 69 in east Columbus Wednesday.
Troop G sees quiet New Year’s period
Mississippi Highway Patrol officers reported a quiet enforcement period for Troop G.
Descriptions of hit-and-run vehicle released by MHP
The Mississippi Highway Patrol has developed a description of the vehicle believed to have been involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Lowndes County Saturday.
Man dies in Highway 12 wreck while fleeing police
A Columbus man died in a Saturday night crash after attempting to flee police, according to authorities.
4 die in crashes on Mississippi roads over Labor Day weekend
The Mississippi Highway Patrol says four people died on highways over Labor Day weekend.
1 dies in Mississippi traffic accident on holiday weekend
One person has died in a wreck on Mississippi highways during the Memorial Day holiday period.
MHP numbers show quiet weekend in Golden Triangle
Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to eight vehicle accidents, with no fatalities, in Troop G over the New Year’s holiday weekend, according to troop Master Sgt. Criss Turnipseed.
MHP responds to 100 DUIs, 3 fatal wrecks over holiday
The Fourth of July holiday was a busy one for Mississippi Highway Patrol units, with 100 DUI arrests and 183 traffic accidents, including fatal crashes in Monroe, Grenada and Yazoo counties, according to MHP data.
MHP reports 122 crashes over holiday weekend
Mississippi Highway Patrol released figures on highway safety during the Memorial Day weekend on Tuesday, reporting 122 crashes, including two fatal collisions, and 110 impaired driving arrests.
Officials hopeful for MHP allocation despite state’s inaction
Two area lawmakers are hopeful legislators will allocate at least $6 million for a new Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop G substation in Starkville during an expected special session after the Mississippi Legislature ended its 2017 regular session Wednesday with many budgetary items left hanging in the balance.
Starkville eyes $500K subsidy for SPD
Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman and Dist. 37 Rep. Gary Chism, R-Columbus, both said they’re hopeful state lawmakers will help fund two Oktibbeha County-specific projects this legislative term.
Governor: Trooper shortage critical in Mississippi
Mississippi faces a critical shortage of state troopers, according to state officials.
Accidents abound on icy roads
Friday’s icy weather led to an abundance of issues for travelers on area highways.
MHP releases Christmas enforcement numbers
Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop G experienced an active Christmas holiday enforcement period.
MHP releases holiday enforcement numbers
Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop G saw an active Thanksgiving holiday enforcement period.
3 MHP troopers involved in series of car accidents
Three Mississippi Highway Patrol troopers were involved in a series of car accidents in Lincoln County.
Miss. Highway Patrol gears up for Labor Day
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is gearing up for extra patrols to make highways and roadways safe over the Labor Day weekend.
Highway Patrol to begin July 4th enforcement
The Mississippi Highway Patrol will begin the 2016 Fourth of July Holiday Enforcement Period on Friday at 6 p.m. ending at midnight Monday.