Mississippi News
State lawmakers allocate historic level of funding for MDOT projects in 2023
State lawmakers allocated a historic amount of money to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) during the 2023 legislative session to improve infrastructure and fully fund capacity projects.
MDOT received a total of nearly $2 billion, which includes roughly $1.5 billion in earmark-free appropriation as well as a $620 million supplemental appropriation. The additional funding will be spent on major construction projects, emergency road and bridge repair, and multimodal projects such as ports, rail, and airports.
MDOT's $620 million supplemental appropriation will be allocated as follows:
$450 million for capacity projects, which are construction projects that add lanes and/or build new roadways to increase traffic capacity.$100 million for the Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund (ERBRF), which provides funding to revitalize local roads and bridges across the state.$30 million for a new fund for multimodal projects to better address the needs of ports, …
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By: Caleb Salers
Title: State lawmakers allocate historic level of funding for MDOT projects in 2023
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/state-lawmakers-allocate-historic-level-of-funding-for-mdot-projects-in-2023/
Published Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:45:30 +0000
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Alabama man killed in Hinds County crash
SUMMARY: An Alabama man, Curicous Palmer, was killed in a crash in Hinds County on U.S. 80 near Jones Road on April 28, just after 5:00 p.m. Palmer was driving a 2017 Ford Focus when he ran off the road and hit a tree, causing him to be ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash is currently being investigated by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
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One killed, three injured in Utica club shooting
SUMMARY: One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting at a club in Utica, Mississippi. The incident occurred at the Sugar Shack Club just before midnight on April 28. 41-year-old Jason Harris was shot multiple times and died at the scene. Three victims were injured, with two in stable condition and one in critical condition at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. At least one person has been detained for questioning, and investigators believe the shooting was the result of an altercation involving multiple individuals. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Hinds County Sheriff's Office.
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Rain possible Monday PM, warming up-mid-week – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: Rain chances will start the week with temperatures near 80 degrees in Columbus, Mississippi. Widespread rain is expected to stay south, but scattered downpours are possible. Isolated showers may continue into Monday evening with temperatures dropping to the low 60s. Mid-week will bring decreasing clouds on Tuesday and highs in the low 80s. Wednesday and Thursday will be warmer with temperatures in the upper 80s and plenty of sunshine. Friday may see more rain and possible storms as another front moves in. Overall, a mix of rainy and warm weather is expected throughout the week.
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