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The organization said donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500 by a supporter. Donors were urged to give online to double their impact ahead of Giving Day.

State Auditor Shad White said trimming government waste could allow Mississippi to lower car tag fees and provide relief to taxpayers.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration asked the public to photograph their safe places for extreme weather and share the images with the hashtag #SafePlaceSelfie to help others prepare.

The BMCU Chorale will present an evening of inspirational music Monday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at Modena Lowrey Berry Auditorium, the group said. The concert is open to the public and organizers said all are welcome.

ConnectEBT said it has launched a redesigned portal with a user-friendly interface to make tracking benefits and changing PINs easier. Users can create an account or log in at the ConnectEBT website.

MS LIFT Resource and Referral Network at MSU Extension said in a post it will hold ribbon-cutting ceremonies tomorrow at centers in D’Iberville and Long Beach and invited families to attend and access educational resources.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said crews set the final beams and girders on a replacement bridge over the Homochitto River in Franklin County and that the project remains on track for completion this year.

Public safety officials urged people celebrating National Beer Day to arrange sober rides and avoid impaired driving, saying such deaths are preventable.

Forecasters say clear conditions will continue overnight with lows in the 40s. Another springlike day is expected tomorrow, with highs returning to the upper 60s and around 70.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said it held its annual Equipment Operators Roadeo for District 6 in Forrest County on Thursday, April 2. The event tests vehicle handling, trailer maneuvering and heavy equipment precision while providing feedback and training, the agency said.