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Potential for Severe Weather Tonight

Tuesday, April 3 by Caston Countz

Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 410 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018 MSZ064>066-072>074-040915- Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest- 410 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Tonight Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail up... Read More.

Gov. Bryant Sets Special Election Date for U.S. Senate

Tuesday, April 3 by Caston Countz

JACKSON – Gov. Phil Bryant has set Nov. 6, 2018, as the special election date for United States Senate The need for a special election arose when former Sen. Thad Cochran retired after more than 40 years of service to Mississippi. The qualifying deadline is 5... Read More.

USS Mississippi Returns to Pearl Harbor

Monday, April 2 by Caston Countz

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shaun Griffin PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (NNS) -- Friends and families of the USS Mississippi (SSN 782) crew gathered pierside to welcome back the Virginia-class fast attack submarine as it returned from a six-month Western Pacific deployment to Joint Base... Read More.

Pond Management Workshops Scheduled in Forrest and Lafayette Counties

Saturday, March 31 by Caston Countz

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) and Mississippi State University Extension Service are hosting two pond management workshops. One workshop will be held at Paul B. Johnson State Park Office located at 319 Geiger Lake Road in Hattiesburg on Tuesday, April... Read More.

Limb and Debris Pickup in Columbia Announced

Wednesday, March 28 by Caston Countz

Limb and debris pick-up routes have been announced for Columbia beginning next week. Monday: Ward 1 Tuesday: Ward 2 Wednesday: Ward 3 Thursday: Ward 4 Friday: Finish up day No more than one cubic yard, no contractor piles. If you contract your yard, tree trimming work, or demolition, the contractor... Read More.

Rail Crossing in North Lawrence County Closing

Tuesday, March 27 by Caston Countz

The Mississippi Department of Transportation will be closing the rail crossing on Highway 27 in Northern Lawrence County near Wanilla. The area is located about five miles north of Monticello. The crossing will be closing on March 28th from 7:00am to 5:00pm. No traffic... Read More.

MDOT infrastructure projects underway in Southwest Mississippi

Tuesday, March 27 by Caston Countz

MCCOMB, MISS.--The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced the following update on highway projects in Southwest Mississippi. “A number of important safety and infrastructure improvement projects are underway in District 7,” said Commissioner Tom King, Southern Transportation District. “These projects will improve safety, efficiency and... Read More.

Volunteers Needed at Columbia Animal Shelter

Saturday, March 24 by Caston Countz

Due to short staffing, the Columbia Animal Shelter is asking the public for volunteers to help with kennel cleaning each morning. If you can help any morning beginning at 8:30 from Monday-Saturday, especially on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays when they do deeper cleaning, please... Read More.