Pearl River Rising Threatens Jackson Byram

The Pearl River is surging again, threatening flooding in Jackson and Byram as officials brace for a massive dam release—up to 30,000 cfs. LeFleur’s Bluff State Park is closed, and some residents have already evacuated. But Byram’s new detention pond, completed in February, is proving its worth, cutting down on street flooding where it used to be a regular problem. Water managers meet Wednesday to decide if adjustments are needed—watch this space. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d954d7cd470059f4