State Route 35 bridge lanes scheduled to close for repairs
Southbound lanes on the State Route 35 bridge in Carroll County were scheduled to close for repairs, with traffic shifted to the northbound lane.
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MDOT says U.S. 98 closure over I-59 is underway in Lamar County
MDOT says U.S. 98 over I-59 in Lamar County is closed for bridge maintenance, with some ramps open and detour signs in place.
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Mississippi agency shares timber-harvest guidance for landowners
Mississippi’s wildlife agency points landowners to timber-harvest guidance, noting thinning’s habitat benefits and risks from inadequate planning.
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Lamar County bridge closure and Jackson detours loom as Mississippi teams post wins
A U.S. 98 bridge closure and Jackson festival restrictions will affect travel, while a Vicksburg homicide arrest, a new statewide acorn survey and key college sports results lead the day.
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MDWFP’s First Acorn Survey Finds Good Mast Year Across Mississippi
MDWFP’s first statewide Hard Mast Survey found a good acorn crop overall in 2026, with stronger production in the Southeast and Southwest.
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Oxford Police Department Putting Together Configurable Training House
Oxford police are assembling a training house with movable walls that can be configured for different scenarios.
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U.S. 98 over I-59 in Lamar County to close for maintenance
Both directions of U.S. 98 over I-59 in Lamar County will close Nov. 13-16 for bridge maintenance, with detours in place.
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Mississippi Human Services offices closed for Veterans Day
Mississippi Human Services offices are closed for Veterans Day; clients can access services through its Common Web Portal.
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Jackson street closures begin ahead of National Folk Festival
Downtown Jackson street closures are in place for the Nov. 13-15 National Folk Festival, with reopenings set to begin Nov. 16.
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Mississippi news: Friday Hancock flood advisory, I-20 ramp closure and Halloween outlook
Thursday morning: a new Friday flood-advisory window for Southern Hancock, today’s Warren County exit-ramp closure, Halloween rain changes, campus construction and community news.
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