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Ripley Main Street said Easter eggs have been hidden throughout downtown Ripley, each containing a discount redeemable during the Shop Hop on March 21.

The National Weather Service forecast an enhanced risk of severe weather for Mississippi on the evening of Sunday, March 15, 2026, with the greatest threat in the north and central parts of the state, the agency said. The agency said tornadoes were possible and damaging winds could reach 70 mph.

The latest outlook places an enhanced risk, level 3 of 5, for severe storms in the Mid-South Sunday, with a line of storms expected in the late afternoon to evening and threats of damaging winds and spin-up tornadoes, forecasters said.

The Mississippi Department of Human Services said it has partnered with Promise to launch a text messaging tool that lets clients track work requirements, recertification deadlines and upload documents from their phones.

The National Weather Service in Jackson says parts of Mississippi face a slight risk of severe storms Sunday night, with damaging winds the primary threat and a tornado possible.

Tony Carter, a night student in Booneville, earned his high school equivalency diploma through NEMCC Adult Education, the program said. NEMCC praised his dedication and said it “can’t wait to see what you do next.”

The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged fans to practice safe driving as all Mississippi college baseball teams travel for the start of conference play this weekend. MDOT recommended using its traffic app, avoiding distractions and not drinking and driving.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said groundwater supplies drinking water for 51% of the U.S. population and 99% of rural residents, and warned stormwater can affect groundwater quality.

Forecasters say temperatures will rise through this weekend before a cold front moves in Sunday. They say readings will fall into the 20s and 30s into next week, with a warming trend by week’s end.

The Michigan Department of Transportation is hiring a Network Infrastructure Specialist IV in Jackson and said applications are due April 1. Interested candidates can find job details and apply online.