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Northeast Mississippi Community College is hosting free workshops to help adult education graduates succeed in college. The sessions cover effective study strategies and key differences between college and adult education courses.

Mississippi has extended the deadline for ad valorem tax payments in 49 counties affected by recent events, delaying fines until March 3, 2026, according to a proclamation.

An Arctic air mass is expected to bring frigid temperatures through the weekend, with the coldest day Saturday. A warming trend is forecast to start Monday.

Mississippi has extended the deadline for property tax payments in 49 counties to March 3, 2026, delaying fines for late submission, according to a state proclamation.

Several Driver Service stations will be closed on Jan. 30, 2026. Authorities advise residents to stay warm and safe.

Lt. Stewart of the Mississippi Highway Patrol provided an update on road conditions near Tate County after a celebrity sighting on I-55.

A Mississippi State Trooper was hit by a vehicle in Jones County while stationary in a construction zone, highlighting ongoing risks of distracted driving.

The Mississippi Army National Guard and Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks are aiding Alcorn County officials as conditions improve but remain hazardous.

A series of cold weather alerts are in effect in the Memphis region, with temperatures expected to remain low through Sunday.

The Mississippi Department of Revenue is hiring immediate openings for field auditors in Jackson and Greenwood. Positions offer hybrid and remote work arrangements with local travel.