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The Mississippi Outdoors crew kicks off dove season with a hunt in a freshly cut cornfield in Hinds County. Watch the full episode online.

Maryland’s dove hunting season begins September 5, with hunters advised to review area-specific rules and regulations beforehand.

Jackson residents are invited to join law enforcement and community members for National Night Out on October 6 at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Four individuals have been arrested in Mississippi for allegedly submitting fraudulent unemployment claims using stolen inmate identities, as part of a crackdown on pandemic-related unemployment fraud.

Bryce Robinson, a student at Northeast, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship as a Chime Workforce Scholar, one of 200 students nationwide selected for the honor.

Nicole Bullock, a clinical instructor and realtor, shared insights on career flexibility and the importance of knowing when to make a change during this year’s Career Connections event.

The Wilkinson County Disaster Service Center is closing permanently today at 3 p.m. Residents affected by May storms can still apply for aid online or by phone.

Temperatures remain high across the Midsouth, prompting a Heat Advisory and likely additional heat alerts this week, according to the National Weather Service Memphis.

The Shelby County Health Department has issued a code orange ozone forecast for Monday, prompting health officials to warn residents.

The Disaster Service Center for Tropical Storm Arthur in Stone County will move to a new location on Monday, August 31, while other centers remain unchanged.

Meteorologists forecast continued hot and dry weather across the region as August concludes and September starts.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for several regions in the South, citing increasing humidity and dangerous heat index levels.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warns residents of increasing heat and humidity over the coming days. Authorities urge caution to beat the heat.

Temperatures in the mid-90s to around 100 degrees are forecast for the next week, with increased humidity pushing heat index values above 105 in some areas.

As National Shooting Sports Month concludes, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks urges residents to visit its shooting facilities and promote firearm safety.

Meteorologists forecast a warming trend that could lead to heat advisories in the coming days.

The Wilkinson County Disaster Service Center will close its doors on Monday, August 31, at 3 p.m. The deadline for storm-affected residents to apply for aid is the same day.

A prolonged dry period is likely to lead to rapid-onset drought conditions by mid-September, threatening agriculture and ecosystems, experts warn.

Several individuals in Lee County received sentences this week for trafficking and possessing methamphetamine, according to court records.

The 2026 alligator hunting season begins at noon today for public and private lands in Mississippi, with specific closing dates for each season.