SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is working on several road projects in 2025, focusing on areas from Hancock to Jackson counties. Notably, MDOT is widening the Diamond Head Bridge and I-10 from four to six lanes, including the construction of multi-use shoulders. The $17 million Diamond Head project and $155 million I-10 widening aim to increase road capacity and improve traffic flow, with a completion date set for 2027. Additional upgrades include new traffic cameras and digital message signs. MDOT is also widening State Highway 57 in Jackson County, with a projected cost of over $200 million.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation says it will work on several road projects in 2025, stretching from Hancock to Jackson counties.

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SUMMARY: The documentary “The Zebra and the Bear” premieres at the LY Meadows Discovery Center, highlighting the rare disease multiple sulfatase deficiency (MSD), which affects children like Willow, who passed away at 11. Filmmaker Patrick Okon began his journey in 2016 after creating a GoFundMe video for Willow’s family, aiming to raise funds for gene therapy research. The documentary explores the challenges of rare disease treatment and has led to the NIH adopting MSD for a clinical trial. The screening on the 9th at 6 PM will include a Q&A with families involved, fostering community awareness and support.

The documentary raises awareness about a very rare disease while unifying families and exploring treatment options.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi’s rural hospitals are struggling to remain open, forcing residents in small towns to travel long distances for essential healthcare. Jenta Davis from Pearl River County shares her family’s challenges with limited access to affordable care, recalling emergency trips for her grandmother, Lisa, who needed open-heart surgery and later suffered a stroke. Local hospitals often refer patients to larger facilities due to the high costs of providing specialized services. Advocates for Medicaid expansion argue it could stabilize rural hospitals and enhance healthcare access. Despite a failed vote last year, there is renewed hope for legislative action this session.

Many residents in small towns say they are without easy access to critical health care services.

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