SUMMARY: Over the weekend in Wiggins, a fire engine accident left a firefighter pinned underneath the vehicle. The firefighter, responding to a wreck on Highway 26 near Bay Drive and SE Earl Road, was trapped when the truck flipped twice around 11:40 PM. Witnesses reported that the seatbelt likely prevented more severe injuries. Clayton Sharp, who heard the call on the radio and responded, described the scene as chaotic with equipment scattered. Fire Chief Steve Purvis said crews used the jaws of life to free the firefighter in about 10 minutes. The responder is recovering, and Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

A firefighter, who remains anonymous, was responding to an accident when the vehicle flipped, pinning them underneath.

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SUMMARY: WX News Now at 10 starts with breaking news: traffic on I-10 in Jackson County remains at a standstill nearly four hours after a crash involving two 18-wheelers. The crash has resulted in one fatality this afternoon. Live footage shows the scene, with traffic backed up all night. The situation is expected to continue for some time, and updates will be provided as the story develops.

As of 9:02 p.m., officials say the cleanup could take up to six hours.

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SUMMARY: This week is National Travel and Tourism Week, highlighting tourism's role in stimulating growth, cultivating communities, and enhancing quality of life on the Gulf Coast. Nearly 25 million travelers visit Mississippi annually, spending over $7 billion in 2022, with Coastal Mississippi generating $2.7 billion—30% of the state's tourism income. Tourism imports new dollars, significantly boosting local economies and generating $7.9 million in tax revenue. Coastal Mississippi will showcase various tourism sectors daily, including sports and ecotourism. In 2022, nearly 28,000 people worked in tourism-related jobs, and new developments are ahead of schedule. For more details, visit coastmississippi.com.

During National Travel and Tourism Week, Coastal Mississippi will highlight different streams of tourist locations.

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