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Adult Education classes at Northeast Mississippi Community College have resumed, welcoming new students and returning learners for the new academic year.

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

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.

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.

Participants who attend spin class dressed in school-themed attire can win Burgess swag, organizers say.

Registration is now open for the Northeast Mississippi Community College softball team’s fall showcase event, scheduled for later this season.

A traffic stop in Prentiss County led to the arrest of a Booneville woman on methamphetamine and child abuse charges, according to authorities.