Major road projects in South Mississippi inch closer to completion

It seems like at every turn you take here on the Coast, there is some form of road work going on. MDOT released one of its periodic updates on the biggest projects in the six southern counties. From Highway 49 to Gulfport to a large stretch of I-10 and …

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Southwest Mississippi Community College president opposes consolidation plan introduced in legislature

The president of Southwest Mississippi Community College is speaking out after a bill was introduced in the Mississippi Legislature to consolidate six community colleges statewide. House Bill 1284 was authored by Rep. Trey Lamar, a Republican from …

Risk zone shrinks as much of Mississippi still expecting Winter Storm Fern impact

The timeline for Winter Storm Fern’s impacts on Mississippi is coming into clearer focus as Friday night approaches. The National Weather Service in Jackson said Friday morning that icy elements and hazardous conditions are still expected across much of …

Stage of Emergency issued for Mississippi

With the threat of ice and winter weather this weekend, Twin States News talked with emergency officials to find out what we can expect. Now that Governor Tate Reeves has declared a State of Emergency for the weekend, it poses new questions and concerns …

Warming centers and shelters open in Mississippi

THERE IN THE STUDIO TONIGHT. I’M CARLOS GARCIA. BACK TO YOU, MEGAN. ALL RIGHT. CARLOS, THANKS. THERE ARE SHELTERS AND SAFE ROOMS THAT WILL BE OPENED ACROSS THE METRO. MEMA ANNOUNCED A LIST OF THEM. THEIR SHELTERS IN ADAMS, SMITH, WILKINSON COUNTIES WILL …

MDOT to Close Several North Mississippi Rest Stops and Welcome Centers Due to Winter Weather

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced that several rest stops and welcome centers across North Mississippi will close due to extreme winter weather conditions. The closures will begin Friday evening, January 23, and are expected to …

MDOT road projects shift into high gear across South Mississippi

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Several major roadwork projects across the Mississippi Coast are progressing toward completion, with officials saying the improvements will enhance safety and traffic flow when finished. A representative with the Mississippi …