SUMMARY: Safety improvements are set to begin on U.S. 49 in Rankin County, starting with alternating lane closures from October 1, 2023, until June 20, 2025, as announced by the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). The affected area will be between Muse Road and RT Brady Road/Dixie Road. Drivers are urged to slow down, remain alert for construction crews, and prepare for changing traffic patterns during this period of road work.

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SUMMARY: Tiyosha L. Pratt, a 27-year-old man from Nettleton, Mississippi, has been charged with five counts of auto burglary after attempting to break into vehicles in Tupelo. The incident occurred on September 26 when police responded to reports of suspicious activity near Van Burn Avenue and Tyler Drive. Pratt, who was already out on bond for a previous vehicle burglary charge, had his bond revoked by Tupelo Municipal Court Judge Sumner. The case will be presented to the Lee County Grand Jury for further proceedings.

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SUMMARY: Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding and widespread destruction across the U.S. Southeast, leading to nearly 100 fatalities, including 30 in North Carolina’s Buncombe County alone. Crews are working to provide food, water, and supplies to isolated areas, particularly Asheville, which is challenged by collapsed roads and infrastructure. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with teams conducting hundreds of water rescues. President Biden pledged federal support, and the disaster has been declared in North Carolina. As communities dig out from the devastation, officials warn that recovery will take significant time, with damages estimated between $15 to $26 billion.

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