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The National Weather Service warns of patchy dense freezing fog this morning, mainly along the Tennessee River in northeast Mississippi, which could lead to slick roads.

The university celebrated a milestone as the last beam was placed on the new Center for Grace & Healing, featuring names and Psalm 121 inscriptions.

A cold front will reinforce cold air across the Mid-South this weekend, with lows in the teens and 20s. Warmer weather is forecast for mid to late next week.

Authorities have arrested a man in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries across Tupelo and nearby areas, involving stolen firearms and explosives.

Mississippi Department of Public Safety offices, including driver service bureaus, will be closed Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop C Captain Demetrius Hawthorne participated in Fast Question Friday to discuss public safety and law enforcement topics.

Michael Hawley, 46, received a 15-year prison sentence for manslaughter after a deadly crash in Corinth, Mississippi. The case stemmed from a 2024 incident involving reckless driving at high speed.

The city of Picayune will close both directions of U.S. 11 for a Mardi Gras parade Saturday afternoon. Motorists are advised to find alternate routes.

The National Weather Service in Lincoln, Illinois, is offering a free webinar to address storm-related fears and coping strategies scheduled for Jan. 21.

The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor recovered more than $114,800 in December and returned it to taxpayers.