SUMMARY: The Hanshaw Road Bridge in Ocean Springs is closed due to failing its state inspection, requiring repairs or replacement. Parents of students at Ocean Springs Middle School are advised to plan ahead as traffic patterns will change, particularly with increased congestion around the school and nearby intersections. The school district emphasizes the need for extra patience and suggests that parents leave earlier for school and work to accommodate potential delays. The bridge will be reinspected once repairs are completed to determine its safety for reopening. Additional information on detours and updates will be provided on the district’s website.

The state must complete a re-inspection before the bridge can be reopened.

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SUMMARY: A three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, known as “The Wall That Heals,” will be displayed in D’Iberville from April 10th to 13th. This important tribute, marking the 50th anniversary of the war’s end, honors the veterans who sacrificed their lives. The exhibit will include the wall, measuring 372 feet long, and a mobile education trailer. D’Iberville was selected as one of 30 cities to host this event. Community members are encouraged to visit and volunteer for this emotional remembrance, which aims to ensure that the contributions of Vietnam veterans are never forgotten.

The memorial honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War.

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SUMMARY: The Hanshaw Road Bridge in Ocean Springs is closed for re-inspection after the city received an order from the Office of State Aid Road Construction. The closure is affecting local traffic, especially for those dropping off children at the nearby middle school. The state must conduct a reinspection before determining if the bridge can be reopened, but there is no estimated timeline for the process. Detours are being set up, and local residents are concerned about the impact on one of the busiest roads in the area. School plans for the upcoming week remain unclear as officials assess the situation.

As of Wednesday morning, the Hanshaw Road Bridge in Ocean Springs is closed— this after the city was ordered by the Office of State Aid Road Construction to do

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