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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said it is kicking off Engineers Week 2026 by featuring Will Andrews, its deputy state maintenance engineer, in a video about notable engineering work.
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The U.S. National Weather Service in Memphis said weather safety should be accessible to everyone and posted graphics with resources for people with special needs.
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The National Weather Service office in Memphis, Tennessee, urged people with disabilities to prepare for severe weather and shared a video with preparedness tips, the agency said.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation says traffic on State Route 14 will be shifted to a detour starting Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 7 a.m., while crews replace a bridge between Carter Road and Firetower Road.
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A secondary cold front will sweep through the Mid-South tonight, bringing Arctic air and causing Monday’s highs to struggle to reach the 40s, forecasters said.
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The National Weather Service office in Memphis said enabling Wireless Emergency Alerts on smartphones could save lives and urged users to check their settings.
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Police said an adult pedestrian was injured and taken to North Mississippi Medical Center after a crash on N. Gloster Street near McCullough Boulevard. Drivers were urged to use caution and consider alternate routes.
Read MoreState Auditor Shad White said criminalizing illegal immigration is central to his 2026 agenda after the Mississippi Senate passed a bill to make illegal immigration a state crime, his office said.
Read MoreThe Mississippi Emergency Management Agency credited volunteer groups, businesses and faith-based organizations with playing a critical role in response and recovery during a recent winter storm, the agency said.
Read MoreA social media post using the hashtags #SWAW2026 and #WeatherReady urged people to have multiple ways to receive severe weather alerts, saying it reduces the chance of being caught off guard when a warning is issued.
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