Author: Jon R Myers

Ashley Schmidt, a sophomore at Northeast Community College, has received the Lois B. Jones and David R. Pace Memorial Scholarship. She plans to pursue her bachelor’s degree at UAMS this fall.

DeSoto County will host an in-person spotter training session on March 10 at the Emergency Operations Center.

Forecasters predict storm coverage will increase in the afternoon, with large hail remaining the main threat, continuing into the evening.

Arthur Lee Barron, 43, was last in contact with family Feb. 27. Authorities seek public help in locating him.

A virtual storm spotter training class will be held tomorrow. Interested participants can register online at weather.gov/meg/skywarn.

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a slight and marginal risk for severe storms, mainly involving large hail. Forecasters warn residents to stay alert.

A line of thunderstorms is forecast to develop Monday afternoon, bringing large hail and gusty winds to the region.

The National Weather Service warns of potential damaging winds and large hail on Monday and Wednesday. Authorities advise residents to stay updated on forecasts.

Following a recent cold snap, temperatures are gradually rising, signaling a good time for fishing enthusiasts to head outdoors, according to local officials.