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MDOT receives State Agency Partnership Award from Keep America Beautiful

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2 years ago

March 17, 2023

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Keep Mississippi Beautiful were awarded a 2022 State Agency Partnership Award during the Keep America Beautiful National Conference.

State Departments of Transportation, Environmental Quality, and other state agencies across the nation gathered for the three-day event held in Washington, D.C., on February 20-23.

MDOT was one of only 16 state agencies to be honored with the award for the state’s work in its Trash Bash partnership with Keep Mississippi Beautiful.

The series of annual clean-up events make a large impact statewide by not only drawing a large number of volunteers but also removing a large amount of litter and debris from state highways.

“I’m very proud to see MDOT’s efforts in litter prevention recognized and our litter prevention coordinators commended on a job well done,” Brad White, MDOT’s Executive Director, said. “Litter is a big, expensive problem in our state. Everyone can help…

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By: Alyssa Arbuckle
Title: MDOT receives State Agency Partnership Award from Keep America Beautiful
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/mdot-receives-state-agency-partnership-award-from-keep-america-beautiful/
Published Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:25:57 +0000

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: January 17-19

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5 days ago

January 17, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-01-17 07:20:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (January 17-19), Mississippi offers a variety of events. Highlights include the JSU Tiger Parade of Champions in Jackson, Fleet Feet Coffee Run, and several Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. The Bridgid Ferguson Trio and Storytelling Festival also take place in Jackson, along with exhibits like “Of Salt and Spirit.” In Vicksburg, enjoy the Winter Youth Rodeo and Peruvian Delights Wine Dinner, while Natchez hosts a Krewe of Phoenix Ball and a Farmers Market. The Pine Belt features Artrageous in Hattiesburg and karaoke in Laurel. Other events include jazz, comedy, and live performances across the region.

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7 days ago

January 15, 2025

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