Beaumont
Beaumont, MS · Traffic & Transit
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Both lanes of Mississippi 42 in Sumrall reopened Friday evening after being closed 8 hours following mud spill
SUMRALL, Miss. (WDAM) - A section of Mississippi 42 in Sumrall that wound up being closed about eight hours reopened Friday evening. Sumrall Police Department Investigator Jay Bass said both lanes of one of the town’s main traffic arteries reopened around 7:15 p.m. The section near the intersection of...
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Traffic Woes: The Controversial Placement of 7-Brew on Hardy Street
The recent decision to place a new 7-Brew outlet near both Cookout and Canes on Hardy Street has sparked a lively debate among local residents. Hardy Street, already notorious for its heavy traffic, is now expected to face even more congestion due to this new addition.
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MDOT in process of wrapping up, continuing or starting road projects across the Pine Belt
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Laurel postponing start of bridge replacement project
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Repaving project begins on Classic Drive in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Work is underway to repave Classic Drive in Hattiesburg, with crews starting near Highway 49 and moving west. The road will remain open during construction, but drivers should expect lane reductions and possible delays. Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker said the improvements are part of the city’s...
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Fewer citations given, texting still an issue since Evelyn Gandy speed limit changes
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - Nearly a year has passed since the City of Petal changed the speed limits around the Evelyn Gandy Parkway. Petal police shared statistics that they believe show the impact of those changes. Back in Dec. 2024, the speed limit was lowered to 50 miles per hour...
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Classic Drive repaving set to begin in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg leaders announced work to repave Classic Drive will begin on October 28, 2025. Crews will start on the end closest to Highway 49 and move westward. This project is expected to take three weeks, weather permitting. During construction, officials said the road will remain open to traffic, but drivers should […]
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We The People The history of the Hattiesburg Train Depot
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We the People: The history of the Hattiesburg Train Depot
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Hattiesburg was incorporated 141 years ago. In 1884, the first railroad system in Hattiesburg opened, providing transportation for people and its booming lumber industry. Flash forward to today, and two depots later, the rail system still plays a huge part in connecting...
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Section of Chappell Hill Road in Petal expected to be closed for at least three days
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Block of Laurel’s Central Avenue to close Oct. 20 as part of utility/road project
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - A block of Central Avenue in Laurel will be closed starting Monday. A post on the City of Laurel-Government Facebook page said the 400 block of Central Avenue would close as part of Phase II of the city’s Utility and Roadway Improvement Project. The post...
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Part of Petal’s Chappell Hill Road to be closed at least 3 days for culvert replacement
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - Construction crews in Petal have closed off part of Lower Chappell Hill Road to start a culvert replacement project. Petal Mayor Tony Ducker said the city was using state funds to help cover the cost of the project, which should run about $500,000. Ducker told WDAM...