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The Mississippi Department of Transportation says ramps on Interstate 55 in Jackson will close overnight beginning at 9 p.m. Wednesday for joint repairs and reopen by 6 a.m. Thursday.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is accepting applications for its paid Summer 2026 Intern Program, offering hands-on placements across several divisions and a two-day leadership program, MDOT said.

The National Weather Service office in Memphis urged people to know their safe space before severe weather, warned that manufactured homes are not safe, and told residents to contact local emergency management for public storm shelter locations.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said a crash on Interstate 10 near Gautier was cleared at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. MDOT had reported the right eastbound lane was blocked and urged drivers to seek alternate routes.

The Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday to waive late fees for February and March utility bills after Ice Storm Fern, but service cut-offs will still occur if bills remain unpaid, the board said.

Northeast Mississippi Community College said health science adviser Tiffany Hatcher visited Booneville classes to present career opportunities in the college’s health science programs.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation held its annual Equipment Operators Roadeo for District 7 in McComb on Feb. 26, 2026, the agency said. Southern District Transportation Commissioner Charles Busby said the event mixes workforce development with spirited competition and training.

A government website says a Louisiana man pleaded guilty to committing COVID relief fraud while incarcerated. The posting offered few details and included a notice about secure .gov sites.

The Tupelo Police Department said it hosted three Dutch police officers for a departmental exchange, where officials toured the agency and shared international policing practices.

Organizers of Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week urged anglers to check forecasts, carry portable NOAA weather radios when possible and head ashore if skies darken.