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The National Weather Service in Memphis says a cold front could produce a low, conditional chance of severe weather April 2, mainly north of Interstate 40.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation will hold a come-and-go public forum April 14 at the Brandon Civic Center to present proposed intersection upgrades along U.S. 80, MDOT said.

Teams from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency met with Habitat for Humanity organizers in the Tupelo area to explore partnerships to help storm-affected families return to safe, stable housing, MEMA said in a social media post.

A Wind Advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. for areas in northeast Arkansas and the Missouri Bootheel, with winds reaching up to 40 mph.

The City of Ripley said regular garbage pickup will not run today due to staff illness. Residents were asked to leave trash at the curb for collection tomorrow, the city said.

The National Weather Service in Memphis says a warm, windy spring day is expected across the Mid-South and urged residents to secure loose outdoor items, especially in northeast Arkansas and Missouri’s bootheel where gusts could exceed 35 mph.

Organizers said the Pop-Up at the Square: Spring Social will be held Saturday, April 11, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Ripley Town Square. The event will feature local vendors, small businesses and youth entrepreneurs; organizers said vendor information is listed on the event flyer.

Forecasters say temperatures will climb through midweek, reaching the mid-80s by Wednesday, and precipitation chances will increase Wednesday with the best odds Thursday through Sunday.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said significant infrastructure improvements are under way this spring in its District 2, and the agency urged drivers to be cautious in work zones, Executive Director Brad White said.

The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor said it has posted an OSA Academy video series on YouTube to help local elected officials and citizens learn proper procedures for handling public funds.