Mississippi news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Mississippi today:

Local News

• A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of central Mississippi, including the Jackson area, due to a line of strong storms moving through the region. (WLBT)
• The Mississippi Department of Transportation is warning drivers of a road closure on I-55 in Jackson due to a multi-vehicle accident. (WJTV)
• The City of Gulfport has announced plans to renovate its downtown area, including the construction of a new park and the revitalization of several city blocks. (Sun Herald)

State News

• The Mississippi Legislature has passed a bill that would allow the state to issue bonds to fund infrastructure projects, including road construction and bridge repairs. (Mississippi Today)
• The Mississippi Department of Education has announced that it will be providing additional funding to schools to help them address the state's teacher shortage. (Clarion Ledger)
• The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce has launched a new program to help farmers and ranchers affected by the recent flooding in the state. (Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation)

National News

• The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a Mississippi law that bans abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy is unconstitutional. (NPR)
• The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that it will be providing additional funding to Mississippi to help the state recover from the recent flooding. (FEMA)
• The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that it will be providing additional funding to Mississippi farmers and ranchers affected by the recent flooding. (USDA)

Sports

• The Mississippi State Bulldogs have announced that they will be hosting a basketball game against the University of Alabama on Saturday. (Mississippi State University)
• The Ole Miss Rebels have announced that they will be hosting a football game against the University of Arkansas on Saturday. (University of Mississippi)
• The Jackson Generals, a minor league baseball team, have announced that they will be hosting a game against the Biloxi Shuckers on Friday. (Jackson Generals)