SUMMARY: A construction project on I-10 is causing debris, including rebar and concrete chunks, to fall into Wolf River, raising safety concerns for canoe and kayak users. Joe P., owner of Wolf River Canoe and Kayak, ensures customer safety by monitoring hazardous debris. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) clarifies that debris falls were accidental during a project to widen the I-10 bridge from two lanes to three each way. MDOT has stationed personnel upstream and downstream to alert crews when people need to pass safely. Cleanup efforts are ongoing, and the project is expected to be completed by 2027.

Concerns continue to rise as the I-10 widening project in Harrison County sends debris into the Wolf River.

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SUMMARY: Hurricane season starts Saturday, so it's crucial to prepare now. WOX Chief Meteorologist Eric Jeanson emphasizes that it only takes one storm to cause significant issues. The weather team has been working hard on a special show featuring insightful stories, including a piece on a hurricane chaser in Bay St. Louis and interviews with Mississippi Power and the Mississippi Aquarium on their storm preparations. The importance of preparation is stressed, especially for newcomers to the coast who haven't experienced a major hurricane. Despite an active forecast, preparation is key. The show, “Prepare Mississippi First Alert Weather Special,” airs June 1 on ABC and CBS.

With Hurricane Season beginning Saturday, now is the time to prepare so you can be ready in the event of a storm.

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SUMMARY: Community Action celebrates 60 years of impacting lives in south Mississippi with an event at the Jackson County Civic Center. Offering services from prenatal care to senior support, the organization was honored with music, dancing, arts, crafts, and food. Attendees expressed the importance of community and belonging, calling the organization a “life saver.” The celebration included informational booths and free giveaways, highlighting Community Action's dedication to assistance and outreach.

Community Action is celebrating 60 years of helping people and changing lives in South Mississippi.

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