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Multiple scattered showers are forecast across the Mid-South, with the potential for cold air funnels to form, according to weather reports.

Mississippi Department of Public Safety offices, including Driver Service Bureaus, will be closed Monday for Memorial Day and reopen Tuesday.

The office will be closed on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026. Residents can purchase licenses online or by phone and report violations through designated channels.

A weak cold front is expected to move through the Mid-South, causing scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms this afternoon, according to weather officials.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has launched a new instructional video to assist boat owners with registration procedures.

A local organization invites the community to visit its new campus next Saturday for a day of fellowship and celebration.

The event brought together law enforcement, fire service, and prosecutors to collaborate and improve public safety across the state.

Joseph Green is scheduled to appear at the MLEOTA event in Mississippi, according to organizers.

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks’ K-9 unit assisted in a trespassing and hunting case in Tunica County, recovering a firearm and issuing charges.

Disaster service centers across several Mississippi counties opened Tuesday to assist residents affected by Winter Storm Fern. Centers will operate through June 10.

The Office of the State Auditor emphasizes the importance of service to both country and community, celebrating Mississippi graduates and public servants.

Panola County is hiring a Crime Scene Forensic Lab Scientist. Applications are due by May 29.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks emphasizes the importance of proper navigational lighting for boat safety after sunset and during low visibility conditions.

Mississippi State Parks are opening their water features this summer, offering splash pads, pools, water slides, and canoeing for visitors of all ages.

The company’s offices will be closed on Memorial Day and will reopen the following day, May 30.

A tornado warning for Wayne County, Mississippi, remains in effect until 9:30 a.m. CDT, according to authorities.

The Disaster Survivor Assistance Center in Washington County will move to a new location today and Saturday. The operation hours will stay the same.

The National Weather Service in Jackson warns of increased risk of flash flooding this weekend, primarily on Sunday and Monday.

The National Weather Service forecasts a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms in northeast Mississippi and western Tennessee on Tuesday.

A tornado warning is in effect for Hancock, Harrison, and Pearl River counties in Mississippi until 5:30 p.m. CDT, according to weather authorities.