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MDOT Launches Contest for Patriotic Driving Messages Ahead of America's 250th Birthday

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is hosting a 'Star-Spangled Digital Message Sign Contest' to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Participants can submit patriotic messages to be displayed on highway signs during the Fourth of July week.

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