Mississippi News
Road paving project begins in Columbus
SUMMARY: Crews in Columbus, Mississippi, have commenced a major road paving project funded by $6.9 million from saved Internet sales tax revenues. Falcon Contracting is leading the work, starting in Ward One along South 11th Street. The initiative will involve approximately 90 paving tasks across different city wards, although no specific completion timeline has been provided. City leaders are optimistic that the project will enhance local infrastructure as work continues through the various city districts.
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Clear and sunny, with cool nights
SUMMARY: In Columbus, Mississippi, the weather is expected to remain pleasant with warm days and cool nights. Hurricane Milton is making landfall in Florida near Tampa, but Northeast Mississippi will experience clear skies and temperatures dipping into the low to mid-50s overnight. Thursday will be sunny with highs in the low to mid-80s, followed by similarly warm and clear conditions on Friday. The weekend will start with consistent weather, but Sunday may see a slight increase in temperatures as a cold front approaches, potentially raising highs back into the upper 80s, with cool nights continuing.
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Woman accused of killing Canton teacher in DUI crash pleads not guilty
SUMMARY: Jordan Leah Sullivan, indicted on aggravated DUI charges for causing a fatal crash in Madison County, pleads not guilty. The incident occurred on June 22, 2024, when Sullivan drove southbound in the northbound lanes of Interstate 55, resulting in a head-on collision that killed 43-year-old Tyra Small-Jackson, a teacher from Canton, who had to be extricated from her vehicle. Two passengers in her vehicle suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Sullivan had a prior DUI arrest and was released on a $250,000 bond. The case raises questions about accountability in fatal DUI incidents.
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Mississippi National Guard deploys to Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton
SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves of Mississippi announced the deployment of 22 Mississippi National Guard soldiers to Tallahassee, Florida, in response to Hurricane Milton. These soldiers, part of the 185th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, will aid in emergency response efforts. Reeves emphasized Mississippi’s commitment to assist Florida, recalling the support received during past hurricanes. The aviation team will utilize two HH-60M Blackhawks and a CH-47 Chinook helicopter once conditions allow. This mission follows their previous involvement after Hurricane Ian in 2022, showcasing the Mississippi National Guard’s readiness for disaster response missions.
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