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Sunday evening: revised Monday marine advisories, a Lee County bridge closure, Southern Miss research funding, Gulf Blue suppliers, free Kennard events and Southaven investment.
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Saturday morning: fire and wind alerts, today’s SR 467 closure, Drew’s planned plastics plant, a new Jackson café and Sunday’s free Virginia Wing screening.
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Friday morning: Mississippi fire and wind alerts, Rankin’s burn ban, new school grades, Biloxi Bay shrimp waters and Saturday’s SR 467 closure.
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The Pike County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its 2026 litter campaign along Highway 48 West and other roads throughout the county.
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MDOT secured a $44 million federal grant for road improvements in DeSoto County, according to the county government.
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A $44 million DeSoto highway grant, $8.3 million in FEMA recovery aid, tonight’s MDHS maintenance and a sharper weekend rain forecast lead the September 29 evening briefing.
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Jessica Dilley discussed MDOT’s I-20/I-55 Freight Corridors Improvement Project and its accelerated 2.5-year timeline.
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MDOT said live video of the latest Mississippi Transportation Commission meeting is available on its YouTube channel now.
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Mississippi’s Sept. 21 evening briefing: Gautier shooting arrest, Lafayette stop signs, cooler weather ahead, nursing applications and Tuesday’s MDOT meeting.
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The next Mississippi Transportation Commission meeting will stream live on MDOT’s YouTube channel beginning at 10 a.m. on September 22.
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