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Georgia-Pacific Monticello completes $110 million log line improvement project
Georgia-Pacific’s containerboard facility in Monticello, Mississippi, recently commissioned a $110 million log line modernization project — upgrades that reduce truck unloading times and strengthen the mill’s status as an industry […]
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City of Lucedale announces curfew for Friday night into Saturday morning
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WLOX) — The city of Lucedale will have a citywide curfew from Friday at 8 p.m. until Saturday at 7 a.m. The city announced the curfew on Facebook Friday ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ landfall, projected for Friday night. The city’s post said business owners, employees and...
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Water line break triggers boil water notice in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – The City of Laurel issued a precautionary boil water notice for the entire city due to a water line break near the water treatment plant. Officials said an eight-inch water line was struck, causing a loss of water pressure throughout the city. The break has been repaired and water service restored, […]
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‘Excessive amount’ of gas odor detected in Columbia; no threat to public, Delta Utilities say
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - Officials responded to reports of a natural gas odor in parts of Columbia Wednesday. According to Delta Utilities, crews responded after receiving reports of the odor and began investigating the possible source. The gas company said an “excessive amount of odorant,” a substance added to natural...
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Temporary closure set for US 98 over I-59 in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – There will be a temporary bridge closure on U.S. 98 over Interstate 59 in Hattiesburg. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), the closure will take place from 7:00 p.m. on October 9, 2026, until 4:00 a.m. on October 12, 2026. Crews will conduct structural maintenance in the area. MDOT […]