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Kristy Simmons has been named director of the Mississippi Medical Examiner’s Office, according to officials.

Forecasts indicate that daily highs will be 10 to 15 degrees above normal starting next week.

The USDA has approved replacement benefits for SNAP clients affected by Winter Storm Fern in Mississippi. Additional waivers extend application deadlines in several counties.

MDOT staff participated in National Wear Red Day to promote awareness of heart disease and encourage heart health among employees and the community.

The Cut-Off announces a pop-up shop with Elaine Online Boutique this weekend, along with other local retail reopenings.

Ripley’s downtown community is gearing up for a busy year in 2026, with events ranging from festivals to holiday parades, organizers say.

The city of Blue Mountain has restored safe drinking water, ending the boil order, as local officials prepare to welcome students back to campus.

Mississippi’s emergency officials continue coordinating aid and resources for communities affected by a recent severe winter storm.

Mississippi Emergency Management Agency confirms 29 deaths as officials and volunteers respond to ongoing winter storm impacts across the state.

An instructor at the North Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center commended the professionalism and dedication of cadets in the Basic Class B-81, emphasizing the importance of law enforcement training.