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Bridge work to force closure of Bush Dairy Road in Jones County starting Monday

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A section Bush Dairy Road will be closed starting Monday to allow for work on bridges. Jones County Emergency Management said in a Facebook post that the bridge work would cause a “temporary traffic disruption” on Bush Dairy Road between Reeves and Mullican roads.

Jones County, MS · 01-24

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Traffic backed up after 3 vehicle collision on U.S. 11

Hattiesburg, MS · 01-22

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Both lanes closed after wreck on Hwy 98 at Pearl River Bridge

MARION COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A wreck is affecting drivers on Highway 98 at the Pearl River Bridge in Marion County. Both lanes are blocked due to the wreck. Injuries are unknown at this time. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking drivers to use alternate routes. Alternate routes...

Marion County, MS · 01-09

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Lane closure on Hwy 29 after a 2-vehicle wreck

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - An accident between two trucks has blocked one lane of traffic on Mississippi 29 south of Ellisville. One was an 18-wheeler. The other was a Dixie Electric Power bucket truck. Due to heavy rainfall, the open lane will occasionally close until the scene is cleared.

Ellisville, MS · 01-09

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Section of Oak Grove Road to close for culvert replacement Tuesday

Hattiesburg, MS · 12-30

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Mississippi sees rise in pedestrian crashes

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) and the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said pedestrian crashes are on the rise. MHP reported 103 pedestrian-involved crashes over the past year. They said many of the incidents occur during the winter months, when longer dark hours reduce visibility. Nearly 77% of pedestrian […]

Mississippi · 12-29

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Wayne Co. roads closed due to flash flooding

WAYNE COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The Wayne County Emergency Management is advising drivers to avoid certain roads due to flash flooding. Waynesboro Public Works is in the process of placing safety barricades at these intersections:. Court St & Hough St. The 600 block of Court St. Spring St & Azalea...

Wayne County, MS · 01-09

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1 lane blocked due to vehicle fire on I-59 SB in Lamar Co.

LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - One lane is blocked on I-59 southbound after a vehicle fire in Lamar County. On I-59 SB past MS 589 and Purvis Exit 51, lanes were temporarily closed to handle the incident. No injuries are reported. One lane is back open now, but drivers should...

Lamar County, MS · 01-02

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Nonprofit transportation company seeking public's opnions

Jones County, MS · 01-08

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Railroad crossing repairs to close SR 13 in Lamar County

LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Part of State Route 13 in Lamar County will be closed for railroad crossing repairs. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) said Norfolk Southern will close both directions of SR 13 between Cooper Industries Drive and North Front Street. The closure will take place on January 14, 2026, […]

Lamar County, MS · 01-10

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Ongoing and upcoming MDOT projects for 2026

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation has been hard at work throughout 2025 in the Pine Belt. Some of the projects that were started will extend into 2026, but others will wrap up before the year’s end. One of those completed projects took place on...

Laurel, MS · 01-04

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DJ Transit seeks public’s help to improve service at annual town hall meeting

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Administrators with the Jones County-based, non-profit transportation provider, DJ Transit, are hoping the public can help improve its service. Wednesday, DJ Transit hosted an annual town hall meeting at the Laurel Train Depot. The company is seeking input on how to better serve folks in Jones...

Laurel, MS · 01-08

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State Route 478 in Simpson County to close for slide repair

SIMPSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – State Route 478 in Simpson County will be closed starting January 13, 2026. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), both directions of State Route 478 between Sherman Road and Shivers Road will be closed for slide repair. The closure will begin at 8:00 a.m. on January 13 and […]

Simpson County, MS · 01-09

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Section of Oak Grove Road closed Tuesday

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Heads up for drivers in Lamar County: A portion of Oak Grove Road will be closed starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Oak Grove Road will be closed from Weathersby Road to Lincoln Road to install a culvert in the area, according to the Lamar County Road Department.

Lamar County, MS · 12-30

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Hinds County, MS – Traffic Alert: Patchy Dense Fog; Highway 84 Drivers Urged to Slow Down Monday

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, MS – Drivers across parts of southern Mississippi could face hazardous travel conditions tonight as patchy fog develops and lingers into Monday morning, reducing visibility on key roadways, including Highway 84. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, patchy fog is expected to form overnight Sunday and persist through early Monday, with visibility […] This content first appeared on CountryHerald.com and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or republication of this content, in whole or in part, without expressed written permission from Country Herald is strictly prohibited. Violators may be subject to legal action.

Hinds County, MS · 12-21

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All lanes blocked on I-59 NB after multi-vehicle crash in Forrest County

FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - All lanes are blocked on Interstate 59 northbound after a multi-vehicle crash in Forrest County. On I-59 NB just before Monroe Road Exit 73, a pedestrian vehicle, and an 18-wheeler have been involved in a crash. According to an alert from MDOT, all lanes are...

Forrest County, MS · 12-17

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New four-way stop in Perry County aims to enhance traffic flow

PERRY COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced a traffic change in Perry County. According to MDOT, the intersection of State Route 29 and State Route 42 was converted from a two-way stop to a four-way stop on December 16, 2025. Officials said the change was made to improve […]

Perry County, MS · 12-16

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State Route 29, State Route 42 in Perry County to convert to a four-way stop on Dec. 16

MISSISSIPPI (KTVE/KARD) — The intersection of State Route 29 and State Route 42 in Perry County will be converted from a two-way stop to a four-way stop beginning at 8 a.m. on Dec. 16, 2025, for traffic improvements. Courtesy photo of MDOT For more information on the closure, visit https://bit.ly/3KKgbSD.

Perry County, MS · 12-16

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18-wheeler and school bus sideswipe, no injuries

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - An 18-wheeler and a school bus sideswiped Thursday morning near the intersection of Highway 84 East and Magnolia Road. The Jones County Schools bus was transporting eight students to East Jones Elementary, and the 18-wheeler, a log truck, was not carrying a load when the incident happened.

Jones County, MS · 12-11

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