Old-ms-8 News Reports in Mississippi

The Cross of Pontotoc fund continues to grow but organizers say we still have a long way to go. Have you ever seen the giant crosses standing beside the highways ... Read More

COAHOMA COUNTY, Miss. - Law enforcement in Coahoma County, Mississippi is issuing a travel warning after several reports of shootings near a highway. The Coahoma County Sheriff's Office is urging ... Read More

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The U.S. Department of Transportation is providing nearly $400 million to build a new Interstate 55 bridge connecting Tennessee and Arkansas across the Mississippi River, replacing the existing ... Read More

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A new study reveals that many roads in Mississippi are not as welcoming for drivers as others. Personal injury firm Suzuki Law Offices analyzed U.S. Department of Transportation highway statistics ... Read More

A Mississippi lawmaker said Tuesday that he has been cleared of a DUI charge brought against him last year in Alabama.Republican Sen. Michael McLendon of Hernando was arrested on June 5, 2023, near ... Read More

Olive Branch turned down a request to allow a cigar bar to open next to a residential subdivision citing concerns from neighbors about traffic, its affect on the character of ... Read More

Ms Walker described her son as a 'spirited' family man who loved ... to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Read More

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Officials are investigating following an incident involving at least two vehicles on I-10 in Jackson County on Wednesday. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, an ... Read More

About a 45-minute drive from Memphis via Interstate ... It is less than a 2-hour drive from Memphis on Highway 72. The legendary Slugburger Cafe is a staple in northeast Mississippi. The term "slug ... Read More

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APD Watch Command said the 9-1-1 call came in at 8:41 p.m. reporting a shooting near the intersection of South Interstate 35 Frontage Road and E ... Drivers should expect delays and plan an alternate ... Read More

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The inaugural Senior Bix race, initially planned to take place at LeClaire Park, has been relocated due to flooding along the Davenport Riverfront. Read More

Three people were injured - one critically - in a crash on Highway 84 East near Jeff Byrd Road on Monday, according to reports from the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Jadicia ... Read More

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According to State Traffic Safety Information from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Mississippi had 1,961 fatal crashes between 2020 and 2022. For many, these numbers underscore the importance ... Read More

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A car slammed into a grocery store in Lancaster County on Wednesday. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The car crashed into Green Hills Farm Discount Grocer on East Newport Road near ... Read More

LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A Mississippi teen was killed during a crash involving an 18-wheeler in Lafayette County, Mississippi. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the crash happened ... Read More

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A crash in Lafayette County, Mississippi early Tuesday morning led to the death of a teenager, the Mississippi Highway Patrol said. Highway Patrol responded to a crash on Highway 30 in Lafayette ... Read More

Heavy rain from recent storms is expected to cause major flooding on the Rock River later this week, while the Mississippi continues to recede. Read More

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Temporary lane closures along Highway 61 are set to begin Wednesday. Officials with Dominion Energy say the company is extending its natural gas service in Dorchester County. To ensure the safety of ... Read More

An early morning wreck on Highway 30 claimed the life of a recent Kossuth High School graduate. At about 6:36 a.m., the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office and the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded ... Read More