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Forecasters say a warming trend will bring daily chances for showers and thunderstorms through Friday, followed by hot, humid conditions and a return of triple-digit heat index values this weekend.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced that Jada Kirk has been promoted to deputy executive director for administration and will serve as the agency’s chief financial officer. The move follows the retirement of longtime deputy executive director Lisa Hancock at the end of June, MDOT said.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation promoted a message from First Lady Elee Reeves encouraging residents to help clean the state by picking up one piece of litter, MDOT said. The department urged participation in its Pick It Up Mississippi campaign.

The Driver Service Bureau said some of its stations are experiencing temporary software interruptions but remain open and return to normal once updates are processed.

MEMA said picking up one piece of litter can prevent larger problems for communities and waterways and urged residents to join First Lady Elee Reeves’ Mississippi Litter Prevention Task Force.

Forecasters say brief tropical funnel clouds could form this afternoon across northeast Arkansas and the Missouri Bootheel, though they typically do not reach the ground.

Forecasters warned of a Level 2 flash flood threat for much of Mississippi from noon through midnight Tuesday, with 3 to 5 inches of rain possible and locally higher amounts.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said six Disaster Service Centers will open Tuesday to help residents affected by the May 6-7 severe storms declared DR-4922.

Disaster service centers in five Mississippi counties are open to help residents affected by severe storms May 6-7, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said. The agency provided hours and alternative ways to apply for assistance.

Northeast Mississippi Community College says its MI-BEST program has eight openings for fall 2026 to help eligible students earn a high school equivalency while training for a career.