MDOT: summer road safety tips
As Mississippians hit the roadways this summer, the Mississippi Department of Transportation wants to ensure drivers are staying safe on the highways. Jason Williams Mississippi...
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Trucker “ejected” after I-20 crash
Photo courtesy of Pearl PD A truck driver was launched from his vehicle after a single-car crash on I-20 East on Wednesday morning. Sergeant John...
Hurricane season officially begins
After a scare from Tropical Storm Alberto last week, we have now officially entered the 2018 hurricane season in Mississippi. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
Tanker truck explodes on I-55 at Batesville
by Alex Paton
The interstate was shut down in both directions Thursday afternoon when a tanker truck exploded on I-55 near Batesville. The tanker was carrying hazardous materials...
Mississippi’s democratic caucus talks state’s crumbling infrastructure
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Legislature’s Democratic Caucus held a meeting to discuss the transportation and infrastructure crisis in the state. During the public meeting, Senators and Representatives...
Two Mississippi Counties sue Governor Bryant over bridge closures
by Alex Paton
Two Mississippi Counties are suing Governor Phil Bryant, the Mississippi Department of Transportation, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency after...
Featured MDOT launches website, hopes to improve safety on MS roads
by Alex Paton
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has launched a new website to increase awareness and public knowledge in hopes of reducing the number of crashes on...
Featured UPDATE: Icy road alerts remain acorss the state
Update: Ice is still being reported in many areas across the state and MDOT warns drivers to stay off of the roads until the ice...
Featured MDOT: stay off Mississippi roads
by Alex Paton
As winter weather conditions continue to affect highways across the state, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is advising the public to stay off roads...
Featured Icy road conditions present in North Mississippi
As temperatures drop once again, icy road conditions are present in areas of north and central Mississippi. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, ice has...