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Northeast Community College’s Certified Nurse Aide program provides accessible training options for those interested in healthcare careers.

Most of Mississippi faces a marginal threat of severe weather on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Lee Pender, a student at NEMCC Adult Education in Booneville, has earned his high school equivalency diploma, marking a significant milestone.

Temperatures are set to rise sharply this weekend, marking the start of an early summer heatwave. Residents are advised to stay cool and monitor the forecast.

Current college students can apply to join the National Weather Service’s summer volunteer program and work alongside meteorologists.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through early Wednesday, with some potentially strong to severe. Heavy rainfall and saturated soils pose additional concerns.

Temperatures will stay below average through Wednesday before warming to the mid-90s by Monday, according to forecasts.

Mississippi officials have identified the cause of issues with some driver’s licenses not scanning at TSA checkpoints. Affected residents can get free replacements starting June 23.

Mississippi is accepting applications for Cadet Class 71. The deadline is Aug. 29.

North East Mississippi Community College is offering hands-on EMT training starting Aug. 13, preparing students for careers in emergency medical services.

Employees at Hago Automotive in Iuka recently finished a leadership development program, aiming to strengthen the local workforce.

Dalton Keith Wages, 21, was sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter, assault on a police officer, and witness intimidation in Mississippi.

Prentiss County deputies teamed up with Booneville and Baldwyn police for firearms qualification drills to improve skills and readiness.

MEMA has introduced a self-reporting system for residents to document storm damage by county, emphasizing it is not an emergency service or financial aid application.

Jackson experienced the highest homicide rate in the United States last year, raising concerns about public safety and economic impact, officials say.

Erica, a training specialist at the Mississippi Department of Revenue, has earned a Certificate in Supervisory Management as part of the state’s Certified Public Manager program.

Investigators Torie Jumper and Aaron Stolz donated blood at a mobile drive in Booneville, accompanied by local law enforcement officers.

White-tailed deer in the Southeastern U.S. eat more than 400 plant species, reflecting their opportunistic foraging habits, wildlife officials say.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is working on public and private lands to improve habitat for bobwhite quail amid declining populations.

Warm weather is expected to continue this week, with highs reaching the 90s by Friday, according to weather forecasts.