SUMMARY: In a fun segment on Mardi Gras trivia, Wesley and his co-host play a game, answering questions about the festival’s history. They discuss the earliest known Carnival celebration, with Wesley guessing 1458, but the answer is actually 1294. They also address the first Mardi Gras parade in 1908, guessing the number of floats included; Wesley picks 33, which is correct. The term “Carnival” is debated, landing on meaning “farewell meat.” In further questions about the event’s Grand Marshal and Canadian terminology, they share amusing insights and trivia, culminating in a lighthearted reflection on their learning experience.

Bill Snyder and Senior Meteorologist Wesley Williams put their Mardi Gras knowledge to the test.

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SUMMARY: The Driver Service Bureau has reopened statewide but is facing significant delays due to ongoing technical issues following recent software upgrades. Appointments, like that of a frustrated Ocean Springs resident whose daughter couldn’t obtain her learner’s permit on her birthday, have been impacted, leading to missed school time and attendance concerns. Some, like retired officer Shan Smith, are more understanding of the situation, acknowledging the ongoing system bugs. The Bureau’s commissioner, Shan Tindle, explained that communication issues with the federal system are causing typical transactions to extend from minutes to hours. Motorists are advised to check their website for updates.

Driver Service Bureau locations are open statewide, but the system is running slow after a recent update.

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SUMMARY: A new pothole on I-10 in Harrison County damaged vehicles and caused traffic delays in a construction zone. This incident occurred late Sunday night, damaging at least two tires between Long Beach and Ming Avenue exits. Crews worked Monday morning to patch the pothole, exacerbated by recent rainfall that eroded the asphalt. State Troopers advised drivers to reduce speed to avoid hazards. The ongoing widening project, expected to last two years, may lead to more potholes. If affected, motorists can contact D star 47 for assistance and to file insurance reports. Caution is encouraged in work zones.

The gash in the road stretched along the outside lane of I-10 eastbound between Menge Avenue and Long Beach exits.

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