Only one MDOT commissioner seeking re-election
Just one of the three MDOT Commissioners will run for re-election in Novemeber. Tom King (R), the Commissioner of the Southern District, has announced his...
Tag : Mike Tagert
2019 Legislative Session Preview
by Alex Paton
Lawmakers are headed back to the Capitol for the start of the 90-day legislative session which will go through April 7, 2019. While some are...
I-269 opens in Mississippi
by Alex Paton
Interstate 269 is now open to commuters in Mississippi. Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for one section of Interstate 269...
I-269 opening soon, bringing new opportunities
by Alex Paton
A new interstate will be opening soon in north Mississippi. MDOT Commissioner Mike Tagert said when Interstate 269 is completed, it will providing a safer...
Road and bridge money may take time
by Alex Paton
Roads and bridges in Mississippi will be seeing more funds, however, it may take a while. During the special session, legislators were able to allocate...
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...
Making It Easier to Get Mississippi Products Shipped Out, MDOT Awards Port Grants
by kim
GREENVILLE, Miss.–Mississippi has a lot of homegrown products that need to make it to other places to be sold. Mississippi also needs reliable ways to...
Tagert Joins Crowd of Candidates to Replace Nunnelee in Congress
by kim
JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi Northern District Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert announced Monday that he will run for Congress in a May 12 special election to...