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The Mississippi Department of Human Services said in a social media post that people should not discard notices received by mail, text or email and should respond when required.

Organizers said students at the 2026-27 commissioning ceremony received mustard seeds meant to symbolize faith, growth and a call to serve.

Forecasters say a marginal risk of severe storms, with damaging winds the main threat, is expected over parts of the Delta region southwest of Memphis Wednesday afternoon and evening.

A bow echo on Aug. 22 produced damaging straight-line winds of 60 to 80 mph across the Mid-South and left more than 120,000 Shelby County customers without power, officials said.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said State Route 427 will be closed in both directions Aug. 24 for a bridge replacement, with the detour routing traffic through Philadelphia and the closure expected to last until spring 2027.

Forecasters say the Mid-South will see a respite from extreme heat through early next week, with most areas reporting heat indices well below 100 degrees. Heat and humidity are expected to return by midweek, and dry weather is forecast for today.

A social media post warned that portions of Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi and Tennessee are under a slight risk for severe thunderstorms with potential wind gusts up to 75 mph.

A social media post warned that severe thunderstorms on a southeast line into the Mid-South could congeal into a bow and increase the risk of damaging winds. The post urged residents to remain alert and be ready to shelter if warnings are issued.

Blue Mountain Christian University on Thursday recognized Dr. Ronald T. Meeks for nearly 30 years of service to the school and more than 50 years of gospel ministry, the university said.

Authorities urge motorcyclists to avoid drinking and riding as fatalities rise. Law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols ahead of the Labor Day holiday.