Author: Jon R Myers

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As temperatures peak, residents in the Mid-South are looking forward to cooler autumn weather, with daylight hours decreasing in the coming weeks.

Several regions are experiencing heat indices above 110 degrees, prompting health and safety warnings.

The NOAA Weather Radio transmitter in Vale, Tennessee, will be offline tonight amid severe weather concerns. Residents are advised to check alternative frequencies.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is tracking Tropical Storm Bertha, which is forecast to move westward and potentially make landfall in Louisiana. Warnings are in effect for the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Emergency officials advise residents to stay hydrated and check on vulnerable neighbors during the hot weather. Cooling centers are available in Greenwood.

The Franklin County Disaster Service Center will move to a new address starting July 22, 2026, at 11 a.m., according to officials.

The Mississippi Outdoors crew joins fisheries biologists to collect data on spotted bass in Byhalia Creek, supporting conservation and sustainable fishing efforts.

Fawning season in Mississippi generally peaks in July, but it can start as early as mid-June or extend into late August depending on the region, wildlife officials say.

A new audit highlights issues with the Mississippi Department of Education’s handling of teacher reimbursements for classroom supplies, prompting calls for reform.