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‘We will have a crisis’: MDOT official warns construction projects will halt without more money
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) requires consistent funding to maintain roads and bridges. While MDOT received a historic $2 billion in 2023, Commissioner Willie Simmons stresses this was a one-time allotment, not a sustainable financial model. Around $400 million annually is needed for infrastructure upkeep. Simmons warns of an impending crisis without recurring funds. Ideas for generating ongoing revenue include adjusting tax diversions and revising lottery fund allocations. Although Simmons doesn't expect immediate legislative action, he intends to initiate progress for future sessions, with hopes for temporary relief via $80 million in pandemic aid.
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SUMMARY: Eight Mississippi firefighters who died in the line of duty, including those lost to COVID-19 complications, will be honored at the 43rd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend on May 4-5 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The event will commemorate 89 firefighters who passed away in 2023 and 137 others from previous years. A candlelight service on May 4 and a memorial service on May 5 will take place at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park, open to the public. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation CEO emphasized the importance of remembering the courage and sacrifices of these heroes and their families.
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SUMMARY: The Biloxi Shuckers' home stadium has been officially renamed Keesler Federal Park after Keesler Federal Credit Union secured the naming rights with a $150,000 per year offer for five years, which was $25,000 more than Biloxi's target. Keesler's bid was notably higher than Shuckers Baseball, LLC's $90,000 yearly proposal for a decade. As Mississippi Braves plan to relocate post-season, the Shuckers will become Mississippi's only minor league team. Keesler will benefit from prominent signage at the stadium entrances and atop the scoreboard early in the 2024 MiLB season. (Photo courtesy of the MiLB).
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SUMMARY: After a successful week, the Mississippi State baseball team has re-entered the Top 25, now ranked No. 23 by Baseball America and No. 16 by D1Baseball. They recently won a series against Vanderbilt, culminating in a thrilling victory with a go-ahead home run by Hunter Hines in the ninth inning. This sees the Bulldogs on a high with seven wins out of their last eight games. The coming week includes the prestigious Governor's Cup against Ole Miss and a vital series against Alabama, offering chances for further triumphs.
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