Alcorn County News

The ongoing heat wave is expected to continue through at least Tuesday, with high heat index values and limited overnight relief, authorities warn.

Temperatures are expected to remain high throughout the week in Memphis, prompting health officials to advise residents to stay hydrated and take breaks.

A heat advisory remains in effect in Memphis through Wednesday morning, with an extreme heat watch starting Wednesday and lasting through Thursday evening, according to the National Weather Service.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety expressed gratitude to Trustmark for providing tickets to a Mississippi Mud Monsters game for its employees and their families.

A minor update to the Heat Advisory takes effect at 11 a.m. today as a prolonged heatwave begins in the Mid-South, raising concerns over extended high temperatures.

Preston Jeremiah Thomas, 18, was arrested following allegations of inappropriate touching of a five-year-old girl. The case is now headed to a grand jury.

A heat wave is expected to hit Memphis starting tomorrow, prompting health advisories and warnings to stay safe.

The Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Mid-South was canceled ahead of schedule as the threat shifted north and east, with heatwave conditions expected next week.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee until 8 p.m. CDT, according to the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warns of potential flash flooding along the Tennessee-Kentucky border over the next two days, with a low risk of severe thunderstorms.