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A public safety forum will be held Tuesday evening at New Horizons Church in Jackson, featuring Mississippi Capitol Police Chief Bo Luckey and other officials.

Mississippi wildlife officials remind hunters to review season rules and prepare for opening day. Resources are available online.

From July to September, biologists in Mississippi capture, band, and release resident wood ducks to monitor their populations and movements.

The Northeast Tigers community gathers tonight at Tiger Stadium for a season kickoff event featuring athlete introductions, band performances, and a football scrimmage.

Laurie Kesler, director of NEMCC’s Adult Education program, shares her passion for helping students achieve new opportunities and transform their lives. Her dedication spans 26 years in education.

A brief cooldown is expected tomorrow, but heat advisories remain in effect in parts of the Delta Region and North Mississippi. Temperatures will rise again Wednesday.

Temperatures in the Mid-South are expected to be slightly lower today, with a heat advisory in effect for parts of the Delta and northern Mississippi. The heat is forecasted to return Wednesday.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks promotes ‘bow range burning,’ a targeted controlled burn method that quickly attracts deer and turkeys.

The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor announced several efforts this summer, including fraud convictions, financial audits, and new initiatives to identify waste.

The college has launched a Flickr album featuring campus events and daily moments. Students and staff can browse and download their favorite images.

The Wilkinson County Disaster Service Center remains open for storm-affected residents, with applications for aid due by Aug. 31.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is accepting applications until August 29. Recruiters encourage interested candidates to apply now for a career in public safety.

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks highlights its K9 Unit’s role in ensuring hunting compliance at Mahannah Wildlife Management Area.

The department urges residents to enjoy the remaining warm days on the water with fishing and boating activities before summer ends.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warns residents to take precautions amid an ongoing extreme heat advisory across the Mid-South.

A heat wave is gripping the Mid-South, with temperatures expected to reach dangerous levels through at least Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service.

Capitol Police reveals a selection of their patrol vehicles, sparking public interest and comparisons among social media users.

The State Financial Officers Foundation highlighted the office’s work in uncovering fraud, thanking them for their efforts.

Centers in Franklin, Lawrence, and Lincoln Counties will close Friday evening, but assistance remains available online and by phone.