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Hunters in Mississippi support wild turkey populations through funding, population management, and habitat stewardship efforts, officials say.

Students from Northeast University sit down with Marketing & Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery in this week’s episode of TigerTime, sharing career insights and tips.

Volunteer agencies remain active across Mississippi helping storm survivors recover from Winter Storm Fern. Public assistance has been approved for 38 counties affected by the severe weather.

Undergraduate and graduate students have until Sunday, March 15, to apply for the department’s 2025 summer internship program, which offers hands-on experience in various fields.

A tornado warning is in effect for Lowndes County, Mississippi, until 8:45 p.m. CDT, according to weather officials.

Northeast Mississippi Community College Adult Education offices will be closed next week for spring break and reopen March 16.

FEMA is still reviewing applications for individual assistance. Meanwhile, public assistance is accessible in 38 counties across the state.

A tornado warning is in effect for Lafayette, Lee, and Pontotoc counties in Mississippi until 5:30 p.m. CDT, according to weather officials.

A tornado warning is in effect for Pike and Walthall counties in Mississippi until 6:45 p.m. CDT, according to authorities.

Pass-through entity taxpayers must file their tax returns by March 16. Extensions do not extend the deadline for payment.

Hunters heading into Mississippi’s spring turkey season are advised to review the state’s official hunting guide for regulations and tips.

Applications are open for the 2026 Spring Citizens Police Academy, giving residents of the Capitol Complex Improvement District a behind-the-scenes look at Capitol Police operations.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 7 p.m. CDT for areas in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee, with large hail and damaging winds as primary threats.

Brady Crabb and Madelyn Long received the Larry & Trudys Tuckier Scholarship Endowment from Northeast Mississippi Community College.

The Mississippi Outdoors crew documents William Carr’s first turkey hunt in Quitman County, highlighting the mentorship and excitement that come with a first outdoor experience.

Mossy Oak Properties- Posey Land Company wishes everyone a great youth opening weekend, encouraging community participation.

Forecasters expect very large hail, over 2 inches in diameter, this afternoon and evening across parts of Arkansas and Mississippi.

A dense fog advisory is in effect until 9 a.m., prompting drivers to exercise caution and plan for extra travel time.

Ashley Schmidt, a sophomore at Northeast Community College, has received the Lois B. Jones and David R. Pace Memorial Scholarship. She plans to pursue her bachelor’s degree at UAMS this fall.

Arthur Lee Barron, 43, was last in contact with family Feb. 27. Authorities seek public help in locating him.