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Commissioner Willie Simmons announced 2026 Transportation Alternatives Program awards in Meridian for sidewalks, walking trails and multi-use pathways, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said.

A social media post urged people celebrating St. Patrick’s Day to plan sober rides before drinking and warned against driving under the influence.

An audit reveals that over 60% of funds from the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund were allocated without the endorsement of the advisory board, raising concerns about project selection oversight.

Tupelo police said a minor crash involving a school bus at Veterans Boulevard and Eason Boulevard left all students uninjured. The driver of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries and a second bus was dispatched, the department said.

A social media post encouraged Mississippians to avoid impaired driving and arrange a safe ride home before celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, the message said.

The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, said a Freeze Warning will remain in effect through noon today as temperatures warm into the 40s and low 50s. The agency warned residents east of the Mississippi River to keep plants covered and said there is a low to medium chance of another freeze tonight into Wednesday morning.

The 14th Mission Support Group removed 13 bags of trash, three tires and one metal sign from a 1.89-mile stretch of the parkway, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said.