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The Mississippi Department of Human Services is accepting public comment on its four-year State Plan on Aging, and the comment period closes April 10, the agency said on its website.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation highlighted Jason Guthrie for 10 years of service monitoring construction projects, including work on Highway 51 in Madison County, MDOT said.

Veronica Gillespie pleaded guilty to attempted murder and aggravated assault in Prentiss County and was sentenced to 30 years in prison, officials say.

The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee asked followers and partner organizations to share where they take shelter to help identify safe places during high-impact weather, the agency said.

Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program said students selected free professional clothing at a recent Dress for Success 2026 event to prepare for job interviews, graduation and entering the workforce.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation has narrowed a list of statewide solutions to 10 and is asking residents to complete a survey by April 17, the agency said.

Forecasters say much of the Mid-South has at least a 60 percent chance of highs above 80 degrees by Friday, with the trend expected to strengthen into next week.

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.