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Officers from multiple agencies participated in a two-day Pistol Optics Fundamentals & Proficiency Course hosted by Booneville Police, despite hot weather conditions.

MDWFP Alligator Program Coordinator Andrew Arnett and a local trapper address a nuisance alligator at a Mississippi lake, prioritizing safety for people and wildlife.

Nyesha Davis, a 2026 graduate of Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Logistics program, has accepted a position with Waldom Electronics.

The National Weather Service has issued a forecast for potential severe weather in Mississippi starting Monday noon, with threats of storms and damaging winds.

Even with nearly daily rain forecasts, parts of the Mid-South remain at risk for drought conditions through mid-September, officials warn.

Temperatures in the Mid-South will reach the upper 80s to lower 90s with lower humidity, but conditions will change midweek.

A marginal risk of severe storms is expected Wednesday afternoon and evening in parts of the Delta region southwest of Memphis, primarily with damaging winds as the main threat.

A damaging bow echo swept through the Mid-South on August 22, bringing strong winds and widespread power outages. Recovery efforts are underway.

Most areas in the Mid-South will see lower heat indices through early next week, bringing relief from recent high temperatures.

Parts of the region are now under a slight risk for severe thunderstorms, with the potential for wind gusts up to 75 mph, prompting caution for residents.