SUMMARY: Good morning Pine Belt, this is Amy Posie with the morning commute. It's Friday with no new projects announced today. However, watch out for the ongoing construction on the I-59 corridor, especially around the Bouie River Bridge, and the alternating lane closures between US49 and Moselle Seminary Road. In Laurel, there are closures on North 15th Avenue at West Fourth Street, and West Drive between Green Acres Drive and Meadowbrook Drive. In Hattiesburg, US 49 has construction near Forrest General Hospital and downtown Hall Avenue overpass work has caused more closures. Updates for Oak Grove, Columbia, and Prentiss are also detailed. Stay safe, have a great weekend!

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SUMMARY: Economic leaders in Jones County are responding positively to the news that Laurel Machine and Foundry is expanding its manufacturing services. The $3.1 million project will take place at the company's location on Hawks Road in Sandersville, adding a 20,000 square foot machining space and a 7,500 square foot warehouse. This expansion, aimed at accommodating growth in Mississippi, will create seven new jobs. Laurel Machine and Foundry, one of the state's oldest manufacturing companies, sees this development as a strong indicator of business health and growth. The goal is to complete the expansion within one year.

Jones County economic leader: Expansion of Laurel business a good sign.

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SUMMARY: A man is in custody in Jackson after an Amber Alert from Louisiana involving two kidnapped children. One of the children, 4-year-old Erin Brunette, was found dead, while her 6-year-old sister survived. Their mother was murdered in Louisiana, and the suspect, Callahan, was apprehended near the crime scene. Additionally, Lamar County School District held a meeting to address the surge in teen vaping, with leaders emphasizing a community-wide effort to tackle the issue. The weather forecast predicts a hot weekend with temperatures soaring up to 97°F. Former President Donald Trump visited Capitol Hill, strategizing for upcoming elections.

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