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The National Weather Service in Memphis says elevated fire danger is expected across the Mid-South tomorrow, with the greatest risk in northern Mississippi. The agency urged extra caution when burning and suggested waiting a few days.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged fans traveling to Oxford for the SEC series at Swayze Field to download its MDOT Traffic app to reach games safely, the agency said.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said eastbound I-10 will be reduced to a single lane Sunday night into Monday morning for striping related to the widening project.

The National Weather Service in Jackson issued an elevated fire danger for Saturday, citing drier air and gusty winds. The Mississippi Forestry Commission said several counties have strict burn bans in effect.

A cold front will move through the Mid-South today, the National Weather Service office in Memphis, Tennessee, said, bringing gusty winds and light rain showers mainly along and north of I-40. Cooler conditions are expected Saturday, with above-normal temperatures returning next week.

Organizers said April 9 will be a Giving Day to raise funds to restore and renew student learning spaces and support student success.

Public Safety Planning Director Josh Bromen and Ms. Courtnie took part in the Run the Rainbow event in Jackson last week, emphasizing community support.

Forecasters say a 20% to 60% chance of very light rain is expected Friday, mainly north of Interstate 40, with totals generally 0.10 inch or less.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said two ramps on I-55 in Pike County will close from 6 p.m. March 27 to 6 a.m. March 30 for resurfacing work.

Mississippi Department of Transportation held its annual Equipment Operators Roadeo in Yazoo City to showcase frontline workers’ skills and promote safety.