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The Mississippi Department of Transportation is asking residents to review its draft 2027-2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and submit comments by Aug. 4, MDOT said.

Blue Mountain Christian University athletics reported one of its most successful seasons on the field and in the classroom, and the department received major character and coaching honors, the university said July 24.

KNQA reported early-morning heavy downpours and lightning; the National Weather Service in Memphis said a warm front will move north through the day.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said on its official social media account that a visitor known as Mr. Slater stopped by as he works toward meeting 1,000 law enforcement officers. The department said he played with K-9 Diesel, met officers and added new patches to his collection.

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued a BOLO for Kevin Clay “KC” Adams, who was last seen near the Polkville Fire Department in Smith County and is believed to be armed and dangerous, the agency said.

Posts marking National Tequila Day reminded celebrants to plan sober rides home and cited a 2024 statistic that one person was killed every 44 minutes in drunk-driving crashes.

Crews this week installed ceilings and casework, polished floors and painted the main level, the university said. The update included photos and expressions of gratitude for prayers, generosity and labor.

FEMA said Individual Assistance is available for residents of Franklin, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln and Wilkinson counties after severe storms on May 6-7, 2026. Applicants can apply online, by phone, via the FEMA app or at Disaster Service Centers using disaster number DR-4922.

A disabled vehicle that blocked all westbound lanes of Interstate 20 at Mississippi 18 West (Exit 40A) in Hinds County was cleared and traffic resumed, the Mississippi Department of Transportation reported early Friday.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced that Roderick Bailey has been named director of public transit. MDOT said he has more than 17 years with the agency and replaces Shirley Wilson, who retired in June.