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SkillUp Mississippi announced it will hold its second Ready, Set, Interview Day to help students build confidence and practice job interview skills.

Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program said Hailey Hollimon of Booneville earned a high school equivalency diploma and has enrolled at NEMCC to pursue a pre-nursing major.

A generous supporter will match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500, the organization said, giving donors a chance to double their impact before Giving Day.

On Drowsy Driver Awareness Day, organizers said a drop in average sleep time has increased the risk of falling asleep at the wheel and urged drivers to get adequate rest.

The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network says prospective volunteers need internet access, an approved rain gauge, a flat site with good rainfall exposure and the willingness to report daily totals.

A social media post said Easter brought mild weather with highs in the 60s and reflected on the holiday’s warmest, coldest and wettest occurrences.

Forecasters say below-normal temperatures, mainly in the lower to middle 40s, are expected tonight, with moderating conditions through the rest of the week and low rain chances returning west of the Mississippi River toward next weekend.

A social media post in Mississippi reminded motorists to use turn signals on Easter to help keep families safe, saying many passengers may be children dressed for the holiday.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety wished residents a happy, safe Easter and thanked personnel working to protect communities, the agency said.

Ripley Main Street posted that Andy will be at The Cut-Off until 5 p.m. today with books, CDs and vintage finds, and listed prices and payment options.