Traffic to be slowed in Carthage during equipment move Saturday

Traffic will be slowed in Carthage on Saturday afternoon while a large piece of equipment is moved, according to the Panola County Sheriff's Office.

The sheriff's office said the move is expected to begin between 2:30 and 2:45 p.m. It will take place in the 1100 block of Northeast Loop 436. Traffic will be delayed between Highway 59 North and County Road 3031.

Drivers are advised to use alternate routes while traffic is slowed.