Author: Jon R Myers

A tornado watch is in effect for portions of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee until 11 p.m. CDT. Additional watches are expected later for southern areas.

The 2026-2027 Tiger Ambassador application is open until May 1. Students are encouraged to apply now.

The company’s offices are closed today in observance of a state holiday and will reopen Tuesday, April 28.

MDWFP launches Bear Week 2026, highlighting a century of bear monitoring and recovery efforts.

Forecasters warn residents to prepare as severe storms, including potential supercells, are forecast for the region. The threat extends into the overnight hours.

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued an updated alert, increasing the threat level for severe thunderstorms today.

The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network encourages weather enthusiasts to become observers and report rainfall data.

NEMCC nursing instructor Lauren Sparks presented her DNP project on human trafficking at a statewide convention and was named Most Outstanding DNP Student at Delta State University.

The remnants of thunderstorms over southwest Missouri are expected to move into the region early Monday, with a low chance of severe storms.