Gulfport to close section of Dixie Avenue for sewer cave-in repairs
The City of Gulfport says a section of Dixie Avenue will be closed Sept. 8-11 for sewer cave-in repairs, with a detour in place and local access maintained.
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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks said it will join the national Operation Dry Water campaign and increase patrols and safety checkpoints on waterways during the Independence Day weekend to curb boating under the influence.
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Read moreFour DeSoto County residents filed a federal lawsuit asking a judge to dissolve a voting structure they say segregates voters after the Legislature reorganized circuit and chancery court districts.
Read moreAn essay published on Magnolia Tribune argues Mississippi’s recent gains reflect a national story of stewardship and continual improvement, while urging efforts to spread opportunity statewide.
Read moreA crowd in Jackson watched the U.S. defeat Bosnia 2-1 on a big outdoor screen, despite contentious refereeing decisions and a red card that left the U.S. down a player.
Read moreA high-pressure heat dome has left Mississippi with mid-90s temperatures and heat indices above 110 degrees, prompting schedule changes for outdoor workers and the opening of cooling centers, officials and local outlets said.
Read moreNearly three weeks after a 1-year-old boy was shot outside a Mississippi Walmart, authorities have refused to release public records related to the incident, citing an ongoing investigation.
Read moreThe City of Belmont received the Mississippi Public Innovations and Efficiencies Award for its efforts to improve street maintenance and reduce costs through strategic initiatives.
Read moreThe National Weather Service forecast a slight risk of severe storms in north and northeast Mississippi on July 2, while the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency warned of dangerous heat through July 4.
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