Author: Jon R Myers

A tornado warning is in effect for Covington and Jefferson Davis counties in Mississippi until 11:15 p.m. CDT, according to weather authorities.

Caleb Hinton, coordinator of the state’s Wild Turkey Program, reflects on his 25-year journey hunting on Leaf River WMA, where he first harvested a turkey in 2001.

Forecasters warn of damaging winds and large hail mainly along and south of the Tennessee-Mississippi state line through 10 p.m.

Northeast Community College is hosting a firearm safety course for women with hands-on training and classroom instruction this May.

FEMA urges the public to beware of individuals posing as agency officials requesting money and personal information. The agency emphasizes that it never charges for aid.

Most of Mississippi faces a threat of severe storms, damaging winds, hail, and brief tornadoes this afternoon into overnight hours, officials warn.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks hosts free youth fishing rodeos throughout May for anglers 15 and younger.

Forest tent caterpillars create tent-like webs in trees each spring, primarily on sweetgum and oak, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

The National Weather Service warns of potential severe storms with damaging winds and large hail through Sunday and Monday, with the greatest risk on Monday.

Local residents can contribute to scientific research by signing up as citizen scientists through CoCoRaHS.