SUMMARY: Jones County law enforcement leaders are required to undergo training on federal anti-discrimination laws following allegations from a former employee. The settlement agreement also includes a $55,000 payment to the former employee who filed a complaint of discrimination and civil rights violations. In other news, delays continue for the River Avenue Bridge Project, with completion dates shifting. The weather forecast predicts rain after a dry April, and a new school funding formula is heading to the governor's desk. Additionally, a community event in Wesboro aims to provide support for those affected by gun violence, and a charity event in Hattisburg raises funds to feed the hungry.

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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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