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WDAM 7 Morning Commute – May 21, 2024
SUMMARY: Good morning Pine Belt, it’s Tuesday. Here are key updates:
1. A Click It or Ticket campaign began yesterday and runs until June 2nd, targeting road safety statewide.
2. In Pedal, Davis Road is now open between Trussell Road and Sunrise Road after bridge repairs, but a new closure is underway at Dry Prong Creek.
3. For lifted vehicle owners, a new law signed by Governor Reeves bans them from Mississippi roads.
4. Several road closures and construction updates include North 15th Avenue in Laurel, segments of I-59, and parts of US 49 in Hattiesburg.
5. Updates are available on our wd7 news app for both iOS and Android.
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Wreckage cleared from Vicksburg train derailment site
SUMMARY: Vicksburg fire officials report that all rail cars from the Thursday derailment at Malberry and Oak streets have been cleared, and rail traffic has resumed. A 50-year-old man sustained serious injuries during the incident and was transported to University Medical Center in Jackson. Investigators are currently looking into the cause of the derailment and are also trying to understand the circumstances surrounding the victim’s presence near the tracks at the time.
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Councilman hosts meeting with JTRAN strikers
SUMMARY: Jackson City Council member Kenneth Stokes is advocating for the bus drivers of MV Transportation and their riders amid a strike. Stokes expressed concern over the strike’s devastating impact on riders who rely on the service, hindering their jobs and access to loved ones. He held a meeting at Cornerstone Baptist Church attended by drivers, riders, and the local union, but MV Transportation did not show up. The union is on strike due to MV’s failure to honor their collective bargaining agreement. Stokes emphasized the poor treatment of drivers and suggested reconsidering the city’s contract with MV if the situation does not improve.
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First Alert Weather Focus _ 09/06/2024
SUMMARY: In this WD7 weather update, light rain is expected to continue across South Mississippi throughout the afternoon, with temperatures lingering in the 70s. Friday evening will see scattered showers, affecting high school football games. Tomorrow, cloudy conditions will transition to partly sunny skies by afternoon, with temperatures reaching the lower 80s for USM’s home opener at 6 PM. Rain chances will return next week. The forecast highlights a cooler trend with temperatures in the 80s and 70s, influenced by ongoing rainfall. Meanwhile, Hurricane season remains calm with no imminent threats near Mississippi. Sports updates focus on local college football games.
Our First Alert Weather team is looking at the weekend ahead on Friday’s edition of Focus!
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