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How safe are the bridges over the Mississippi River?

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8 months ago

March 26, 2024

www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-03-26 18:43:27

SUMMARY: Vicksburg, Mississippi, with two inspections scheduled each year on the heavily traveled Mississippi River Bridge. Built in the 1930s and 1970s, these bridges are iconic symbols of the city and play a crucial role in transportation. With thousands of vehicles crossing daily, safety is a top priority, especially during high water conditions. The bridge is designed to withstand strikes from vessels due to the constant barge and tug traffic on the river. Despite being hit multiple times, the bridge is built differently from the recently collapsed Baltimore bridge, providing reassurance to the community in Vicksburg.

How safe are the bridges over the Mississippi River?

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Patrick's Thursday PM Forecast 11/14

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4 hours ago

November 15, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-11-15 01:26:30

SUMMARY: The weather in South Mississippi reached the 60s but is now cooling down to the upper 50s. Current temperatures across the region range from 57 to 62 degrees, with colder air moving in from the north. Tonight’s temperatures will drop to the mid-50s, with an overnight low in the upper 40s to mid-40s. Tomorrow will feel like fall, with a high of 68 degrees. A significant cool-down is expected by Friday night, with lows in the mid-40s and even the possibility of frost late next week as temperatures could drop to the 30s. Warmer weather returns over the weekend.

Patrick’s Thursday PM Forecast 11/14

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11/14- Feeling more like fall, but much colder air is in view

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7 hours ago

November 14, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-11-14 22:48:07

SUMMARY: In Meridian, the average first frost occurs by late October, and although temperatures dipped into the upper 30s recently, a widespread frost has yet to happen. The average first freeze is around November 7, indicating we are overdue. A cold front is bringing cooler temperatures, with lows expected in the 40s. This weekend will feature average temperatures, but a warm-up begins Monday. Rain is forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by the potential for the first frost next weekend as colder Canadian air moves in. Additionally, a full supermoon, known as the Beaver Moon, will occur on Friday.

11/14- Feeling more like fall, but much colder air is in view

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MS Central District Supreme Court Race to a runoff election of Nov. 26

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7 hours ago

November 14, 2024

Staff Editor

www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-11-14 22:32:14

SUMMARY: The Supreme Court race for the District One, Place Three seat has advanced to a runoff between incumbent Jim Kitchens and State Senator Jennifer Branding, as neither received the required 50% plus one majority on Election Day. The runoff is scheduled for November 26, with absentee voting ending on November 23. In the initial election, Branding secured 41% (approximately 126,000 votes), while Kitchens garnered nearly 36% (about 18,000 votes). Three other candidates combined to take about 22% of the vote, which could significantly influence the runoff outcome as their supporters may lean towards either candidate.

MS Central District Supreme Court Race to a runoff election of Nov. 26

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