Author: Jon R Myers

The National Weather Service in Memphis issues a warning as heavy rain persists overnight, urging residents to stay alert for flood advisories.

Biologists from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks and Mississippi State University are banding wood ducks at Pearl River WMA to gather data on migration and population health.

Authorities are seeking the public’s help in a fatal hit-and-run on West Chambers Drive early Wednesday morning. The driver fled after striking a bicyclist, who later died from injuries.

The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor emphasized the importance of providing teachers with their Education Enhancement Funds before professional development days.

A complex of thunderstorms is expected to move through the Mid-South tonight into Friday morning, with some storms possibly severe with damaging winds.

A complex of thunderstorms is forecast to move through the Mid-South region, with some storms potentially producing damaging winds.

The National Weather Service has issued a slight risk for severe thunderstorms overnight, with damaging winds possible.

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks officials safely removed two alligator snapping turtles from a lake drainage, aiding conservation efforts.

The Mississippi Department of Revenue is hiring IT professionals and revenue specialists. Applications are due soon.

Elevated humidity may lead to heat advisories on Friday, with slightly cooler conditions expected over the weekend and into next week.