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A north Mississippi pastor has pledged a $1,000 matching challenge to double donations during the final stretch of a Giving Day campaign, organizers said.

Giving Day is winding down, and organizers urged donors to act to support storm recovery and student emergency aid, the campaign said. Donations can be made through the campaign’s donation page.

A state traffic advisory says westbound traffic on U.S. 98 will be moved onto the newly built eastbound bridge over the Pearl River starting about 10 a.m. April 10.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation says alternating lane closures will occur nightly on the I-55 bridges over the Pearl River from April 10 through May 8 for bridge overlay work.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said orange cones signal progress on state roadways and urged motorists to slow so work crews can return home safely.

The Cut-Off said shoppers can fill a bag with books or CDs for $5 and browse vintage finds during a sale being held today.

Blue Mountain Christian University said an ice storm damaged its campus and that insurance will not cover all recovery costs. The university urged donors on Giving Day to help restore classrooms, walkways and shared spaces.

Organizers said Giving Day had raised $6,059.95 and a member of the BMCU Board of Trustees will match the next $2,500 in gifts, potentially doubling donations up to that amount.

Organizers said the Student Emergency Retention Fund provides immediate support to students facing sudden hardships and urged donations this Giving Day.

Myrtle the Turtle, the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s litter-prevention mascot, met TV personality Si Robertson at the Mississippi Ag and Outdoor Expo in February, MDOT said. The agency said the mascot promotes the Keep Mississippi Beautiful campaign through school visits and public events.