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The Russell Mt. Gilead Road bridge over I-20/59 in Meridian will be closed from 7 p.m. Friday, March 20, until 6 a.m. Monday, March 23, for bridge repairs, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said.

Elizabeth Reid Behm, director of Ripley Main Street, visited the State Capitol last week for Mississippi Main Street Association Day and met with a District 4 representative, who praised her promotion work, the representative said.

A social media post that directed viewers to a video with information for those needing help after an ice storm is unavailable, a notice on the post said.

The National Weather Service on Tuesday said Mississippi faces a slight (level 2 of 5) risk of severe weather Wednesday, March 11, 2026, with damaging winds, hail and tornadoes possible.

The National Weather Service in Memphis said damaging winds and a low risk of tornadoes could affect the area tonight, possibly intensifying to EF-2 strength. Forecasters said Wednesday’s threat is more uncertain but could bring damaging winds and an increased tornado risk over north Mississippi.

Webster County and Choctaw County offices are closed and their staff will operate from the Clay County office until further notice, a notice said. Clients were told to call (662) 494-3843 or contact their casework via email.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said closures will begin at 9 a.m. March 11 and last about six weeks, affecting Old Highway 57 and Gautier Vancleave Road in Jackson County. Motorists are advised to use the State Route 57 south frontage road and the Gautier Vancleave connector.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said forecasts show most of the state could see inclement weather on March 11, 2026, and urged motorists to check conditions and follow safety guidance.

The National Weather Service is forecasting a slight (level 2 of 5) threat of severe weather for Mississippi on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The agency says damaging winds, hail and tornadoes are possible and urged residents to monitor forecasts.

Volunteer groups continue recovery work after Winter Storm Fern, and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said federal Public Assistance has been approved for 38 counties affected Jan. 23-27.