Gov. Reeves proposes $125M for I-55, DeSoto County officials rejoice
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has proposed dedicated funding for Interstate 55’s expansion, much to the delight of the DeSoto County’s “Driving DeSoto” group. (Jim Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
After years of asking, DeSoto County officials will soon see a widening of Interstate 55 after Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced funding for the first phase.
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Interstate 55 Gov. Tate Reeves DeSoto County Church Road Goodman RoadToni Lepeska
Toni Lepeska is a freelance reporter for The Daily Memphian. The 34-year veteran of newspaper journalism is an award-winning essayist and covers a diversity of topics, always seeking to reveal the human story behind the news. Toni, who grew up in Cayce, Mississippi, is a graduate of the University of Mississippi. To learn more, visit tonilepeska.com
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