Tippah County, MS News
A National Transportation Safety Board report says underground gas pipes in Jackson pulled free from fittings as Yazoo clay expanded and contracted, allowing gas to build up and triggering January explosions that killed an 82-year-old woman.
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Legislature eliminates provisions that would have mandated local governments spend opioid settlement money on addiction prevention, despite ongoing concerns from advocates and families affected by overdose deaths.
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Public Safety Planning Director Josh Bromen and Ms. Courtnie took part in the Run the Rainbow event in Jackson last week, emphasizing community support.
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Forecasters say a 20% to 60% chance of very light rain is expected Friday, mainly north of Interstate 40, with totals generally 0.10 inch or less.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said two ramps on I-55 in Pike County will close from 6 p.m. March 27 to 6 a.m. March 30 for resurfacing work.
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Mississippi Department of Transportation held its annual Equipment Operators Roadeo in Yazoo City to showcase frontline workers’ skills and promote safety.
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Several transportation projects in southwest Mississippi are underway, aiming to improve safety and reliability, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation.
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Ripley Main Street is seeking volunteers to remove yard debris from neighbors’ properties, many of them elderly, on Saturday. Volunteers can meet at the Main Street office at 10 a.m. or message the group to be assigned a location, the organization said.
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BMCU Fine Arts said it will present “A Matinée of Opera” with Dr. Rachel Gibson and Jack Chandler on Monday, March 30 at 1 p.m. at the Modena Lowrey Berry Auditorium.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said lanes on U.S. 90 will be reconfigured and access to 20th Avenue restricted this weekend in Gulfport for the CLASH Endurance triathlon. Motorists are urged to detour via I-10.
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