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De Kalb, MS · Traffic & Transit
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When a Car Fire Becomes a Roadside Grass Fire
Late summer turns every shoulder into fuel. The grass along a rural highway is dry, tall and only a few feet from passing traffic. One loose safety chain or one overheated converter can light it. Most drivers never think about that link until they see smoke behind a trailer. Fire...
WTOK-TV
Road closure set for Sunday in Meridian
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The City of Meridian Public Works Department will temporarily close a section of Old Highway 45 North on Sunday to remove a tree. The closure affects Old Highway 45 North near Dale Drive, between Newell Road and the 4100 block of Highway 45 North near Avery Dennison.
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Lauderdale County completes parking expansion at Government Complex
Lauderdale County residents visiting the Government Complex now have additional parking options following the completion of a parking expansion project designed to improve access to county services. Additional parking spaces have been added to Lot B, located between the Lauderdale County Government Center and the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department. The...
WTOK-TV
Philadelphia mayor and board approve new caution light in Williamsville
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) - The City of Philadelphia has approved a nearly 15,000 dollar bid to install a new caution light outside the William Brothers general store. The decision comes as traffic is diverted along County Road 375, with people attempting to avoid construction traffic caused by roundabout construction along Beacon Street and Highway 15.
Neshoba Democrat
Caution light to be installed near Williams Brothers
The city will soon install a flashing caution light near Williams Brothers in an effort to improve pedestrian and traffic safety in the area. Last Tuesday, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved Lewis Electric's lowest and best bid of $14,775 to install the caution light. The decision comes after...
twinstates.news
Higher fuel costs affecting travel plans for many Meridian residents
Rising fuel prices are making travel more expensive for residents. Gas prices have climbed above the state average in Lauderdale County, while higher jet fuel costs could push up airline expenses and airfare for travelers. Twin States News learned more about why the prices are so high and what residents are having to do to budget.
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Mississippi Dept. of Transportation highlights roundabout safety benefits
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is joining the Federal Highway Administration in recognizing National Roundabout Week, highlighting the safety and traffic-flow benefits of roundabouts. Michael Flood with MDOT said roundabouts are designed to slow vehicles without requiring drivers to come to a complete stop. Curved approaches encourage drivers to reduce...
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Lauderdale County supervisors approve $3.7M paving package
Lauderdale County supervisors on Monday voted to approve a paving package covering more than 17 miles of roads throughout all five districts. The project, totaling more than $3.7 million, includes portions of Allen Swamp Road, Mt. Carmel Road, Crescent Lake Road, Fisher Road, Vimville Causeyville Road and Russell Mt. Gilead Road. Funding for the project will come from use tax.
WTOK-TV
Crews to work along North Hills Street this week
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The City of Meridian is advising drivers of upcoming work along North Hills Street as planning continues for improvements associated with the RAISE grant project. Crews are scheduled to work Tuesday, Sept. 22 through Thursday, Sept. 24 along North Hills Street from Highway 19 to the...
twinstates.news
Meridian drivers feel the pinch as gas prices climb
Rising gas prices are putting pressure on Mississippi drivers, with some saying they are traveling less and looking for ways to make every gallon last. “I’m not traveling as much. I have to fit it into my budget,” one driver said. U.S. oil reserves have fallen to their...
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The $171 Overrated Train Trip From Alabama to Mississippi That Nobody Told You About
A three-hour train ride can quietly turn into an overnight commitment. That is the catch with taking the Crescent from Birmingham, Alabama, to Meridian, Mississippi, for a casual outing: by the time the southbound train reaches Meridian, the northbound departure has already gone. The distance between the states does not...