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Local Carroll County Graduate, Britney Jones, Appointed as Financial Aid Advisor at Grenada Campus
Britney Jones has been appointed as the Financial Aid Advisor and Business Office Representative at the Grenada Campus. She holds an Associate of Arts in elementary education from Holmes Community College and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in education at Mississippi State University.
Mississippi principal averts disaster, discovers fire in classroom before leaving for the day
The principal of a Mississippi elementary school averted disaster when he discovered a fire in a classroom during his final walkthrough of the school before leaving for home. WTVA in Tupelo reports that the fire inside the Grenada Elementary 4-5 classroom was extinguished in about 15 minutes after fighters were alerted and arrived at the scene,
🚧 Bridge Replacement Project on State Route 8 Affects Calhoun and Grenada Counties
The time displayed is local to the original X account in The State of Mississippi. A significant infrastructure project has commenced on State Route 8 with the replacement of four bridges over Butputter Creek, affecting travel in both Calhoun and Grenada counties. The operation kicked off recently and is projected to continue until the fall of 2024. During this period, residents and travelers in the northwestern region of Mississippi may experience changes in traffic patterns and potential delays. For a more comprehensive understanding of current and upcoming regional transportation projects, including this one, interested parties can visit the provided online source at https://t.co/JShIN6uSYo. The continuation of these infrastructure improvements is part of ongoing efforts to enhance and maintain the safety and efficiency of Mississippi's highway system.
🚧 U.S. 51 Bridge Closure in Carroll County, Mississippi 🚧
The time displayed is local to the original X account in The State of Mississippi. The U.S. 51 bridge spanning Peachahala Creek in Carroll County is currently closed to all traffic and will remain so until further notice. The closure is due to the bridge being replaced. Travelers who regularly use this bridge are advised to plan for an alternate route to navigate around the affected area. For more information and updates on the status of the bridge replacement, motorists are encouraged to read the detailed announcement provided at https://t.co/7sGdTngezn. Commuters should adjust their travel plans accordingly and stay informed about the progress of the construction work.
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