SUMMARY: Around 450 USM students will be participating in the annual Big Event Day of Service in Hattisburg this weekend. This event helps connect students to the city through volunteerism, fostering relationships between Southern Miss and the community. Students will work on various tasks at different service sites from 10 a.m. until noon, forming connections with other students, faculty, staff, and community partners. This initiative aims to create a long-term commitment to service in Hattisburg, benefiting both the students and the local community. It is a win-win situation for all involved and promotes a sense of unity and cohesion within the community.

Annual ‘Day of Service' attracts some 450 USM students to volunteer.

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SUMMARY: The construction of the River Avenue Bridge in Forest County has faced delays, originally scheduled for completion in mid-April but now uncertain. The County Engineer and Board of Supervisors revealed that construction company TL Wallace faced difficulties with guard rail installation, causing delays. However, this issue has been resolved, and crews are now working on finishing the decks before applying a final layer of asphalt. TL Wallace assured the board that the bridge should be complete or near complete by the following week. Commuters will have to wait a little longer before the River Avenue Bridge is open for use.

River Avenue bridge opening bumped back by supply chain delays.

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SUMMARY: The month has been warmer and drier than usual, with above average temperatures in the Pine Belt area. A southernly breeze is helping to make the warm weather more comfortable. Rain is expected to increase in the near future, with isolated storms on Sunday and a greater chance of rain on Monday. The rain may help to cool things off slightly, but the warm conditions will persist. Despite the rain, there is a drying out trend expected in the coming days. Overall, expect warm and muggy weather with increasing rain chances in the near future.

Nick's Saturday PM Forecast 4/27

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