Mississippi News
Overnight ramp closures along I-20 set for this week
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced overnight ramp closures along Interstate 20 in Hinds County. The closures will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. The closures will occur at various locations and are part of ongoing roadwork on I-20/I-55. Drivers are advised to slow down and be cautious of roadside crews and signage. There may be a moderate traffic impact during the overnight closures.
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SUMMARY: In Jackson, Mississippi, police have arrested 25-year-old Emanuel Jaynes in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on October 4. The incident took place around 7 p.m. in the 700 block of West McDowell Road. The victim, 42-year-old Tremaine Curry, was shot multiple times and succumbed to his injuries. Jaynes is set to face murder charges. Authorities are encouraging anyone with further information about the shooting to contact the Jackson Police Department or Crime Stoppers for assistance.
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SUMMARY: On October 4, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Pi Zeta Chapter hosted “Soar the Polls” at the Hogarth Dining Center, Mississippi University for Women, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event aimed to educate students about voting, including registration and absentee voting. AKA members emphasized the importance of young voices in the electoral process, with Pi Zeta Chapter president Sasha Deloach highlighting that every vote and opinion matters. First-year student Hannah Cole reinforced that young voters can make a difference, countering the misconception that their voices hold less weight than older voters. The registration deadline for Mississippi is October 7.
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SUMMARY: Columbus, Mississippi, will experience warm temperatures through the weekend, with daytime highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s and mild overnight lows in the mid-60s. On Friday night, isolated showers may occur before dissipating by sunset. Saturday will see partly cloudy skies but plenty of sunshine. Sunday repeats this pattern with slightly fewer clouds. A cold front is expected Monday, dropping overnight lows into the 50s while daytime highs will be in the upper 70s to lower 80s for the rest of the week, which will remain clear and dry.
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