Marion County is one of several counties exploring the possibility of raising property taxes or issuing bonds to pay for bridge repairs
Government
Frustration, fears accelerate with no solution in sight for bridge crisis
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500 bridges have been declared unsafe in Mississippi. Residents reroute their lives
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Drivers face more than 100 bridges slated for immediate closure
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In less than 24 hours, more than 100 bridges that connect many rural Mississippi commuters to their jobs in larger cities could be closed around the state
Speaker Gunn hopes new roads plan prompts special session
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Lt. Gov Reeves renews opposition to gas tax hike; Gov. Bryant says no special session until House and Senate agree on a plan
More Mississippi bridges added to list; counties get 24 hours to begin closures
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State of Emergency issued after local governments failed to act; “bridges were found to be deficient some time ago.”
Government
Bryant orders 83 bridges closed in emergency declaration
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Closures to impact bridges in over a dozen counties