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2 weather-related deaths reported in Mississippi
Two weather-related deaths have been reported to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency during the severe winter conditions Sunday-Tuesday. The first was a vehicle accident in Humphreys County. The wreck occurred Sunday around 7:59 p.m. on Hwy. 49, south of Silver City. The second death occurred Tuesday in Sharkey County, and has been attributed to extreme […] The post 2 weather-related deaths reported in Mississippi appeared first on Daily Leader.
Two-year road closure announced as Mississippi crews work to replace three bridges
A three-mile stretch of Mississippi highway will be closed for nearly two years as construction crews work to replace three bridges. The road closure on State Route 149/State Route 16 in Yazoo County started Tuesday morning and will continue until Dec. 31, 2025. The Mississippi Department of Transportation announces that...
Hazardous road conditions reported in Central Mississippi
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) – Icy conditions have been reported in Central Mississippi. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), ice was reported on roads and bridges in 75 counties on Tuesday, January 16. In the City of Madison, leaders announced the Madison Parkway bridge has been closed until further notice. They also said Interstate […]
Yazoo County bridge replacement project begins January
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) – State Route 149/State Route 16 in Yazoo County will close in January so crews can replace three bridges. The closure will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, and last until Wednesday, December 31, 2025. According to officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), the closure affects […]
$35 million gifted to MDOT for U.S. 49 improvements
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) announced the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will receive $35 million. The funds will be used to make road improvements to U.S. 49 from Bentonia to Yazoo City. This project will consist of a 10-mile roadway improvement, including asphalt overlay, removal, and replacement of failed […]
Silver City family loses home to fire after March tornado
SILVER CITY, Miss. (WJTV) – This has been a tough year for many people in Mississippi whose homes were damaged or destroyed by tornadoes. For one man in Silver City, it was doubly tough. After the March tornado damaged homes in Silver City, slabs could be seen in most places. A house trailer smashed into […]
JXN Water announces temporary closures for streets
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – JXN Water officials announced temporary lane and road closures for the replacement of water transmission valves and water lines. There will be lane closures on North and South Bound Bailey Avenue at Fortification Street starting Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Bailey Avenue traffic will be reduced to one lane each way. Bailey […]
Yazoo County bridge replacement project postponed
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A closure for State Route 149/State Route 16 in Yazoo County has been postponed. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said they will announce the new closure dates once they have been determined. The project would require crews to replace three bridges.
Mississippi’s smallest municipality invites public to Christmas parade
The Village of Satartia will be holding its annual Old Fashioned Christmas complete with a parade, live music and bonfire. Satartia, Mississippi’s smallest municipality, boasts 64 villagers. It is located off Mississippi Highway 3 between Vicksburg and Yazoo City. The parade starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8. It will cross over one of […]
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