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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.