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Mississippi’s sales tax holiday starts this Friday, offering tax-free shopping on select items through Sunday night.

The region will experience one more day of cooler temperatures and lower humidity before warming up later this week, with potential heat advisories on the horizon, officials say.

The Troop H (Meridian) job fair has been rescheduled for July 18, offering an opportunity to learn about careers with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

The First Circuit Court District recognizes law students for their dedication and work during summer internships. The office praises their professionalism and wishes them success in their legal careers.

Northeast College’s Student Success team provides academic advising, coaching, and counseling to help students navigate college life and achieve their goals.

Forecasters warn of scattered thunderstorms with heavy rain and minor flooding in parts of the Mid-South.

After a cooler spell this week, forecasters predict temperatures will rise above average with heat indices in the triple digits by next weekend.

Mississippi law enforcement agencies have introduced new trucks to enhance their operations. The vehicles were showcased recently, highlighting their capabilities.

Mississippi is still in the running to win the American Association of State Troopers’ ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ award. Voting remains open through July 13.

The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor announced it returned $202,716.28 to taxpayers in June.

Temperatures are expected to rise gradually through the week, with humidity increasing heat indices from Thursday onward, according to forecast officials.

Landowners, hunters, and wildlife enthusiasts are invited to a seminar on deer management scheduled for July 22 in Oxford, Mississippi.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks promotes its free Deer Management Assistance Program to help landowners manage deer populations and habitat health.

Northeast College’s initiative to give iPads to students aims to improve access, engagement, and affordability in education.

Residents in Franklin, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln, and Wilkinson counties can now apply for FEMA disaster aid following severe storms in early May.

The National Weather Service has extended a dense fog advisory to cover more counties in West Tennessee, urging drivers to exercise caution.

Adult Education classes at Northeast Mississippi Community College will be closed throughout July for staff training and planning. Offices will remain open for student inquiries.

Temperatures are expected to cool to near-normal levels through Wednesday before warming later in the week, with triple-digit heat indices returning.

A dense fog advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. for areas of west Tennessee and north Mississippi, urging drivers to exercise caution.

The National Weather Service warns of dangerous heat and a risk of severe thunderstorms in Memphis and surrounding regions Sunday.