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Mississippi house bill proposes state inmate work program with MDOT

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-02-19 12:32:26

SUMMARY: A new bill in the State House of Representatives could enable state prison inmates to work on road maintenance and pothole filling directly for the Department of Transportation (DOT), rather than through sheriff’s work programs. This initiative aims to address staffing shortages while aiding inmate reintegration into society. However, concerns about safety and liability due to lack of law enforcement supervision in the DOT have been raised. Local correctional programs already utilize inmate labor for various projects, which has shown to reduce recidivism and foster pride in their work. The bill is currently under review in the House Corrections committee.

Inmates can often be seen picking up trash along roads in Mississippi, but they could soon be working on the roads as well if a bill is passed.

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Sam’s “Rinse and Repeat” Friday morning forecast

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-07-11 14:19:46

SUMMARY: Sam’s Friday morning forecast shows no tropical threats over the next seven days, though a sinking frontal system will bring moisture to the Southeast and Gulf Coast. The Caribbean and Atlantic remain clear as hurricane season enters its sixth week, with about four and a half months left. This morning in Bay St. Louis, skies are clear and temperatures are comfortable in the low to mid-70s, with due points in the upper 60s. Scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected along the seabreeze, tapering off by evening. Weekend rain chances decrease, but temperatures will rise into the mid-90s next week with continued muggy nights.

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Sam's “Hot and Slightly Wetter” Thursday Morning Forecast

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-07-10 12:16:41

SUMMARY: Sam’s “Hot and Slightly Wetter” Thursday Morning Forecast reports a beautiful morning at Silver Slipper with clear skies and calm waters. Temperatures are in the mid-70s with mid-70s dew points making it sticky, and water temperatures near 86–88°F. Winds will be west to southwest at 5–10 mph, with seas around 1 to 2 feet. Plenty of sunshine will warm the area into the low 90s by afternoon, but a 60% chance of showers and storms is expected between 1 and 5 p.m., lingering into the evening. Rain chances stay elevated Friday, then drop slightly over the weekend. Humidity remains high.

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7/9 Sam’s “Hot, Humid and Slightly Rainy” Wednesday Morning Forecast

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-07-09 08:09:07

SUMMARY: Wednesday morning in Biloxi starts calm and mostly sunny with temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. The Mississippi Power Radar shows dry conditions over land, though a few showers remain over the Gulf moving east and expected to dissipate soon. Afternoon highs will reach around 92°F with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing along the seabreeze, possibly lingering into the evening until midnight. Overnight lows will stay warm and muggy in the mid-70s. Rainfall totals should be light, around a quarter to half an inch, with hot, humid weather continuing for the next few days.

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