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Several Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks employees attended the National R3 Symposium in Iowa to discuss strategies for increasing outdoor participation and conservation efforts.

The Gaye Roden Carr Aquatic Center is now accepting reservations for pool rentals and will soon announce swim lesson dates.

Joseph has earned his driving permit, marking an important milestone.

Graduation preparations are underway at NEMCC Adult Education, with students and staff working together to celebrate accomplishments.

Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program congratulated its latest graduates on earning their high school equivalency credentials.

A new report shows Mississippi’s Child Care Payment Program spent millions on children who were absent, with some centers accounting for most of the paid absences, according to state auditors.

Landowners in Mississippi are encouraged to skip mowing during May to help local wildlife thrive. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks urges residents to leave grasses and wildflowers uncut this month.

Temperatures will remain moderate with lower humidity in the coming days, but by Friday, it will feel like early summer with some areas reaching 90 degrees, according to forecast data.

Forecasters predict the warmest weather of the year this weekend, with a high chance of temperatures reaching 90 degrees on Saturday and Sunday.

The annual filing window for cigarette and electronic nicotine delivery systems manufacturers opens June 1, 2026, following new requirements from the 2025 legislative session.