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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is marking 250 years of American marksmanship with events and activities at its shooting facilities this summer.

The National Weather Service warns of possible damaging storms and extreme heat across Mississippi through Saturday, urging residents to stay alert and prepared.

The City of Belmont received the Mississippi Public Innovations and Efficiencies Award for initiatives including Operation Pothole and regional garbage service cost-sharing, according to State Auditor Shad White.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect across the Tennessee River Valley through 8 p.m., with damaging winds as the primary threat.

The National Weather Service warns of ongoing dangerous heat through July 4, urging precautions for vulnerable populations.

A level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather is forecast for parts of the Tennessee River Valley, with a marginal risk extending east of the Mississippi River.

Meaghann Sheffield, a student at NEMCC Adult Education in Booneville, has earned her High School Equivalency Diploma and is enrolled in the college’s Gateway Youth Program.

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks will participate in Operation Dry Water to combat impaired boating during the holiday weekend.

Mississippi Department of Public Safety offices will be closed on July 3 in observance of Independence Day, including all Driver Service Bureaus statewide.

The Mississippi Department of Revenue will close July 3 for the Fourth of July holiday and reopen July 6.