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A crash that snarled traffic on eastbound Interstate 10 at the Pascagoula River Bridge in Jackson County was cleared at 3:45 p.m. on Sept. 10, 2026, a traffic advisory said.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said a new 1.5-mile section of State Route 2 in Tippah County opened to traffic Sept. 8. The project includes two bridges and is part of a larger effort to create a bypass of Blue Mountain to Ripley on State Route 15.

State Auditor Shad White said reducing his office’s allocation from the state general fund for fiscal 2026 and keeping it flat for fiscal 2027 saved the fund $996,506, his office said.

A social media post from MDPS on Thursday urged people to check in on law enforcement officers and first responders and to call or text 988 for help.

The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee said the updated Drought Monitor published today shows a hot, dry 30-day period, but long-range U.S. and European models suggest a pattern change late next week that could bring highs closer to normal.

Forecasters say there is a 20% chance a watch will be issued this afternoon as isolated thunderstorms are expected to increase; damaging winds are the main threat.

Students, faculty, and staff gathered this week to honor the university president on her birthday, highlighting her leadership and compassion.

The Tupelo Police Department said enforcement of a city ordinance banning kratom and kratom products will start at 10 a.m. Sept. 12. Businesses were given 48 hours’ notice to comply.

A traffic advisory says crews will close lanes overnight on Interstate 20/59 in Meridian for sign-truss removal and repairs from 10 p.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Wednesday.

A notice said the Disaster Service Center for DR-4930 in Hancock County will close permanently at 2 p.m. Saturday. The notice said residents can visit other locations and must apply by Oct. 3.