Vicksburg-Warren District Rejects Kings Point Island Bid
The Vicksburg-Warren School District rejected a $6,440 bid for 643.92 acres on Kings Point Island, leaving the Section 16 tract without an approved new lease.
Mississippi
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What Biloxi parents should know about Mississippi’s new attendance rules
Biloxi families face new Mississippi attendance rules on excused absences, medical notes and partial-day attendance as the 2026-27 school year begins.
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Clinton sewer repairs on Trailwood & Hollyberry start July 13; expect short closures
Clinton MS – City of Clinton says sewer line replacement on Trailwood Drive and Hollyberry Drive starts July 13, with 1½–2 week closures.
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DOJ files 2 Mississippi civil complaints tied to 2026 takedown—CSA claims
On July 17, 2026, DOJ’s Southern District of Mississippi filed civil complaints alleging CSA recordkeeping failures at a Brookhaven pharmacy and a Missouri clinic.
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Ashland EMS-area training: MSDH lists “Emergency Driving Course” for July 20
Ashland MS – Mississippi State Department of Health lists an Emergency Driving Course on July 20, 2026 (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) at 76 Ripley St.
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Pelham Blvd reconstruction: closures and detours start on St. Paul’s east side (2026)
St. Paul MN — City says Pelham Boulevard reconstruction will bring posted closures, detours and parking limits, plus sanitary sewer work in the July 13–17 window.
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DOTD to Close I-10 WB Right Lane on Horace Wilkinson Bridge (July 6–9)
Louisiana DOTD plans overnight I-10 Westbound right-lane closures over the Horace Wilkinson Bridge July 6–9, 10 PM–6 AM, plus full St. Louis St. on-ramp closure.
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Supreme Court preserves Mississippi’s late mail-ballot rule in Watson
United States Fast Follow on Courts and Constitutional Law — Supreme Court (June 29, 2026) says federal “Election Day” rules don’t require receipt by that day.
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Forrest City commuters: I-40 outside-lane closures June 29–July 9
Forrest City’s motorist alert says I-40 outside-lane closures on the Memphis–West Memphis Mississippi River bridge run June 29–July 9, with July 3–6 gaps.
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Water Valley lead letters: July 1 deadline—what to know
Water Valley MS residents are receiving lead-service-line letters. Here’s what the notices cover under federal rules, what “July 1” means, and next steps.
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Supreme Court lets states count late mail ballots, preserving grace periods
United States Fast Follow on Elections and Democracy – The Supreme Court said states may keep counting postmarked mail ballots that arrive after Election Day, preserving grace periods in states that already use them. ([supremecourt.gov](https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-1260_g3cn.pdf))
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New Orleans council advances Omni hotel zoning, but tax break fight remains
New Orleans LA – Preliminary council approval on June 24 moved the proposed Omni headquarters hotel forward, but the zoning ordinance and tax incentive package still need more action.
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Supreme Court keeps mail-ballot grace periods in place ahead of midterms
United States Breaking National Politics – The Supreme Court’s 5-4 Watson ruling lets states keep counting some mailed ballots that arrive after Election Day.
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Gas & Diesel Watch (Byram area): Regular $3.50; diesel eases to $4.34 (AAA)
AAA’s Jackson metro averages (used for Byram-area readers) eased again June 28: regular $3.502/gal and diesel $4.344/gal, both down vs yesterday.
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United States flood threat rises as NOAA tracks Texas tropical development
NOAA says a moderate flood risk covers the Texas Gulf Coast, Louisiana and Mississippi, with 2 to 5 inches possible and tropical development under watch.
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Pearl disability job fair points residents to free job help nearby
PEARL, MS — A June 6 job fair at Pearl Public Library pointed residents to free help at the Pearl WIN Job Center, including resumes and accessible computers.
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Weekend storms bring flash-flood risk from the Plains to the East
United States Evening Safety and Weather Update – A slow-moving storm system is keeping flash-flood watches active in parts of the Plains and Midwest tonight.
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Booneville deadline hits today for NEMCC mobile learning proposals
Today is the last day to submit session proposals for NEMCC’s 2026 Jeffrey Powell Mobile Learning Conference, with June registration already open.
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Port Growth, Budget Pressure and Housing Strain Shape New Orleans Outlook
New Orleans, LA – April 2, 2026 – Port expansion plans, budget tensions and a tight housing market are driving key policy debates across the city.
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Wildfire Response, Transit Funding and Earth Day Efforts Lead Aurora Headlines
Aurora, CO – April 1, 2026 – Wildfire response at Buckley, new RTD transit funding, and Earth Day volunteer drives shape a busy week in Aurora.
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Baton Rouge Daily Local Headlines: 225 Fest incident, Plank Rd. shooting, and a major house fire
Baton Rouge, LA – March 3, 2026 – Police continue probing a shooting scare at 225 Fest, after a deadly Plank Rd. case and a $200K house fire.
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Vicksburg Daily Brief: Youth Programs, River Update, and Storm Response
Vicksburg, MS — February 8, 2026 — Sunny skies, low river levels and new youth programs shape today’s outlook, from spring camp signups to storm recovery work.