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MDOT names new chief engineer for South Mississippi

The Mississippi Department of Transportation has named Billy Owen as the new District 6 engineer. Owen will assume the duties held by Kelly Castleberry, who is retiring the end of the year. Owen begins his new duties on Jan. 1.…

MDOT suspends work, offers tips for holiday travel

JACKSON, MISS. – ‘Tis the season for holiday travel. With more vehicles on the highways, the Mississippi Department of Transportation wants to help keep your holidays merry and bright by limiting travel delays caused by highway construction and offer a…

Libraries announce closures ahead of Christmas

All branches for the Jackson-George Regional Library System will be closing this Thursday, December 21, starting at 5 PM. The libraries will be closed from December 22 through Christmas Day. Branches will reopen on Tuesday, December 26, at their regular…

Merit Health makes donation to Back Bay Mission

For the second year in a row, Merit Health Biloxi has made a donation to Back Bay Mission. Previously, Merit Health would give gifts to healthcare workers. Those providers asked that the money…

Coca-Cola Santa Truck makes a stop in Ocean Springs

In Ocean Springs, the new Coca-Cola Santa Truck was making its stops around the City of Discovery spreading holiday cheer. Friends, families, and patrons alike had the opportunity to make ever-lasting memories with…

Road closure scheduled in Long Beach

There is a lane closure in Long Beach to be aware of! The north and southbound lanes of Pineville Road will be closed from December 19 at 8 PM until December 20 at 5 AM due to construction. East and…