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Organizers said on-site interviews for Transportation Infrastructure Maintenance Technician jobs in Jefferson Davis, Marion and Walthall counties will be held March 4 at Prentiss Public Library.

Forecasters say a marginal risk of severe storms begins tomorrow night, with threats of damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain from training storms through the weekend.

The Storm Prediction Center says its outlooks use five categories — Marginal, Slight, Enhanced, Moderate and High — and urged the public to learn their meanings as part of severe weather awareness.

NEMCC Adult Education at Booneville announced that night student Johnny Stockton earned his high school equivalency diploma. The program said Stockton’s dedication and perseverance led to the achievement.

The Hattiesburg Driver Service Bureau said at 4 p.m. March 2 that it will remain closed for the rest of the day and will also be closed March 3, 2026, for maintenance.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation reported three crashes causing lane blockages and delays on Interstates 55 and 20 in Madison and Hinds counties.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation says the left lane of Interstate 22 is closed in both directions between Exit 30 and Exit 41 for barrier divider construction until about 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 31.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation says crews will close several ramps on I-55 in Jackson overnight March 3-4 for joint repairs. Drivers are urged to seek alternate routes and check MDOTtraffic.com for updates.

Tupelo Police said one person was wounded in a shooting at the West Jackson Mart on W. Jackson Street and was taken to North Mississippi Medical Center; officials said there is no known threat to the public.

The National Weather Service office in Memphis, Tennessee posted safety guidance saying 6 inches of moving water can knock over an adult and 12 inches can carry away a small car.