Author: Jon R Myers

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The National Weather Service issues a slight risk for severe storms in parts of Mississippi on Sunday night, with damaging winds and possible tornadoes.

Tony Carter, a night student in Booneville, has earned his high school equivalency diploma through NEMCC Adult Education, officials announced.

The Jackson station has been shut down since early morning due to a power outage, authorities say.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ law enforcement dive team completed a full face mask certification and dive scenarios at GRIT Training.

A line of thunderstorms with damaging winds and potential tornadoes is forecast to move through the Mid-South Sunday afternoon and evening, prompting weather alerts.

Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to develop in the Mid-South Sunday evening, with some potentially becoming severe.

Temperatures will rise through the weekend before a cold front causes a sharp drop in temperatures early next week, with lows in the 20s and 30s.

Columbia station reopened early Tuesday morning after a closure, while Jackson station remains closed, authorities say.

Commissioner Sean Tindell urges caution as scam messages circulate again. Authorities advise residents to stay vigilant.