General Atomics announces $87 million Mississippi investment and 125 jobs
General Atomics is making an $87 million investment in Mississippi that includes 125 new jobs, according to Gov. Tate Reeves.
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Overnight lane closures planned on I-20/59 in Meridian
Overnight closures are planned on I-20/59 in Meridian as crews remove and repair a damaged sign truss.
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Memorial service arrangements announced for Fannie Mae Johnson
Meridian has announced arrangements for a memorial service honoring Fannie Mae Johnson, with Mayor Percy Bland remembering her service to others.
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Mississippi news this morning: Heat advisory, 234 planned jobs and Starkville rules
Thursday’s Mississippi briefing covers a northwest heat advisory, rising rain chances, Southaven’s laboratory investment, Starkville rules and upcoming job and legal-clinic deadlines.
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Mississippi news tonight: Oxford road closure, disaster aid and gas bills
The September 9 evening briefing covers Oxford and Southaven road work, FEMA recovery aid, storm-loan deadlines, Booneville gas bills and Mississippi heat.
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MDOT to close Windsor Falls Drive entrance for Highway 7 work
MDOT will close Windsor Falls Drive’s entrance at Highway 7 in Oxford for about a month to reconstruct it during the widening project.
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Registration opens for Mississippi Prescribed Fire Council meeting
Registration is open for the Mississippi Prescribed Fire Council meeting Sept. 17, 2026, in Hattiesburg.
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Mississippi State Fair to offer free brisket biscuits to military members
Veterans and active-duty military members will receive complimentary brisket biscuits at the 167th Mississippi State Fair.
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Mayo Clinic Laboratories to invest more than $30 million in Mississippi
Mayo Clinic Laboratories is investing more than $30 million in Mississippi in a project creating 234 jobs in DeSoto County.
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Bridge replacement completed on State Route 149 in Simpson County
Officials marked completion of a bridge replacement on State Route 149 near the Dlo water Park in Simpson County.
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