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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.

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.

A new class session for adult learners begins August 10th, offering opportunities to earn a high school diploma, build skills, or start a new career.

The Jackson, Tennessee, National Weather Radio transmitter will be offline for maintenance from Monday through Wednesday.

A heat advisory has been issued for much of the Mid-South, with temperatures expected to reach dangerous levels for the next week.

Several defendants received prison sentences last week in Lee County Circuit Court for methamphetamine-related crimes, with sentences ranging up to 60 years.

The Batesville Driver Service Bureau will be temporarily closed for repairs today and will reopen at 8 a.m. tomorrow. Residents are advised to visit nearby locations.

Mississippi Outdoors visits Lake Elvis Presley in Tupelo for a bass fishing adventure, highlighting anglers’ superstitions and the lake’s revival.

A heat advisory is in effect Monday for regions near and west of the Mississippi River, with heat index values expected to reach 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

A heat advisory remains in effect for regions along and west of the Mississippi River, with dangerous heat indices expected to persist through midweek, officials say.

James Warrington was last seen leaving Magnolia Regional Hospital on foot, prompting a search by authorities.

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a heat advisory for areas along and west of the Mississippi River, warning of dangerous heat conditions.

Temperatures are expected to rise into the low to mid-90s next week, with heat indices surpassing 105 degrees in some areas. Afternoon thunderstorms are also forecast daily.