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John Mayer, a retired FBI supervisory special agent and criminal justice program coordinator, will speak Feb. 26 at Modena Lowrey Berry Auditorium about what fingerprints can reveal, organizers said.

A new audit reveals the Mississippi Department of Education has not published federally required evaluations for afterschool programs, despite millions in grant funds flowing to nonprofits and districts.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warned of a wind advisory from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today for the Missouri Bootheel and parts of northeast Arkansas and urged residents to secure loose items.

The American Traffic Safety Services Association announced national award winners at Traffic Expo 2026, including WLBT anchor Courtney Ann Jackson for coverage of transportation legislation and roadway safety, the association said.

Organizers said a March 2-6 class at Holliday Hall Auditorium will help students who only need math to finish their High School Equivalency by providing instruction and a no-cost WorkKeys Applied Math assessment.

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Significant Fire Danger alert for parts of South Mississippi and warned residents not to attempt open burning. The agency urged people to follow burn bans, secure tow chains and properly dispose of cigarettes.

The National Weather Service warned that Tuesday will be the coldest day of the week, with temperatures averaging about 20 degrees below normal. A warm-up and a chance of showers and thunderstorms are expected later in the week, the agency said.

The U.S. National Weather Service in Memphis said weather safety should be accessible to everyone and posted graphics with resources for people with special needs.