Mississippi is prone to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, and the American Red Cross urges residents to take steps now to stay safer when severe weather threatens.
 
“After recent severe weather and tornadoes across several states, this is the time to stop what you’re doing and make sure you and your family are prepared," said Don Stephens, emergency services director. “Create a disaster preparedness plan now before our community is threatened by high winds, hail, lightning and excessive rainfall.”
 

JACKSON COUNTY, MS (WLOX)- Jackson County's Board of Supervisors on Monday appointed three representatives to the new tri-county tourism board: Rich Westfall, Carla Todd and Richard Chenoweth.

The 15 member regional tourism board was created under a bill recently signed by Governor Phil Bryant. It replaces the Harrison County Tourism Commission.

Both Jackson and Hancock counties will have three representatives on the board. Harrison County will have nine members.

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GULFPORT, MS (WLOX)- More and more ignition interlock devices are being used for DUI offenders. Its a device that keeps a car from starting, if a driver has had too much alcohol.

Mississippi is joining the list of states that use the device.

On Highway 53, almost six years ago, one man's nightmare came true.

"She came around the curve with no headlights, 80 miles per hour," said Bill Downs. "I lost my son, his wife and friend to a drunk driver."