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Centers in Franklin, Lawrence, and Lincoln counties will close on August 14, while the Wilkinson County location remains open. Assistance applications can be submitted online or via phone.

Extreme heat and evening thunderstorms are forecast for the region, prompting health and safety warnings from officials.

The risk for severe weather has been reduced to a marginal level, with damaging winds remaining the main concern.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warns residents of ongoing dangerous heat, urging precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.

The latest episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast features an interview with Hattiesburg restaurateur and author Robert St. John, discussing his career and Mississippi cuisine.

Temperatures in the Mid-South are expected to stay in the 90s and low 100s through the week, with heat index values exceeding 105 degrees.

Miss Mississippi and Miss Mississippi Teen Volunteers recently met with the Mississippi Highway Patrol to promote safe driving efforts.

As deer season approaches, wildlife officials advise planting fall food plots in October for optimal growth, following early preparations in August.

Emily Pollard has been recognized with the Northeast Way Award for her impactful work supporting students and the community through kindness and encouragement.

The event will introduce student-athletes from 11 programs and feature a preseason football scrimmage.

The college unveiled a new Heritage Room honoring Billy McCoy, a former student and Mississippi House speaker, highlighting his legacy of public service.

Three male juveniles face multiple felony charges after a series of vehicle burglaries and an attempted home break-in in Prentiss County, authorities say.

Officials warn of heat-related illnesses and urge precautions amid rising temperatures this August.

The Mid-South faces dangerous heat levels today, with heat indices exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit, prompting a Heat Advisory across the region.

The National Weather Service has extended a heat advisory across the Mid-South, with temperatures expected to reach triple digits and heat indices over 105 degrees.

Officials highlight the value of spending time outdoors, emphasizing that the best catch may be the experience itself rather than the size of the fish.

The 2026 Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday runs from August 28 to August 30, offering tax exemptions on firearms, ammunition, and select hunting supplies.

Temperatures in the 90s, potentially nearing 100, are expected to continue through the weekend and into next week, officials say.

The National Mourning Dove Banding Program, launched in 2003, aims to track dove populations and the impact of hunting across the U.S. South.

A new report highlights concerns over state funding to non-profits, revealing lack of oversight and transparency. The office has created a dashboard for public access.