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West, MS · Traffic & Transit
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Amtrak's Mardi Gras Service Ridership Doubles Early Expectations
Gulf Coast passenger rail is drawing twice as many riders as expected in its first full year. Amtrak's Mardi Gras Service has carried nearly 150,000 riders between New Orleans and Mobile, with four stops along the Mississippi coast. “This route has exceeded every expectation for ridership and revenue,” said Amtrak...
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Traffic restrictions begin Aug. 21 on Mississippi River Bridge, westbound I-20
MADISON PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Drivers traveling west on Interstate 20 across the Mississippi River should expect traffic restrictions starting next week as crews begin repairs on the bridge connecting Madison Parish and Vicksburg, Mississippi. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development says an 11-foot width restriction will take effect on the westbound I-20 bridge […]
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Parents raise concerns after JPS bus goes a week without air conditioning
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A parent said a Jackson Public Schools bus serving Walton Elementary School has not had working air conditioning since the start of the school year. Nesha Thomas has five children who ride the bus. She said the windows do not open wide enough to let in air, which she said makes the problem worse.
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MDOT urges drivers to check traffic app as visitors head to Tupelo for Elvis Week
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is urging drivers to check traffic conditions before traveling as visitors converge on Tupelo for Elvis Week, MDOT said. Visit Mississippi said people are making pilgrimages to the Elvis Presley Birthplace in Tupelo, Mississippi, drawing increased traffic to the area. MDOT said its free MDOT...
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Jackson councilman wants to terminate contract with MV Transportation
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The JTRAN strike is ongoing, and the dispute over a new contract made its way before the Jackson City Council on August 11, 2026. JTRAN union workers and MV Transportation, the contractor for JTRAN, spent about five hours back at the bargaining table. The two sides disagree on whether they’ve actually […]
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STREET CLOSURE: Clay Street in Vicksburg will be closed for a water line repair on Aug. 12
VICKSBURG, Miss. (KTVE/KARD) — Clay Street between Cherry and Monroe will be closed for a water line repair on Wednesday, Aug. 12. According to city officials, drivers should plan to use an alternate route, and no specific date has been set yet for when the street will reopen. Drivers should follow any detour signs along […]
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CPSD parents can track buses this year
The Clinton Public School District is tapping into technology to allow parents to track their children’s school buses this year. Fleet management provider Zonar offers an app for both Apple and Android devices which enables parents to find the location of a student’s bus using GPS and even receive a “ping” when the bus is approaching their home.