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A cold front is bringing frigid temperatures to Mississippi this weekend, prompting safety advisories from emergency officials.

The right lane of the U.S. 49 north flyover ramp to I-20 westbound in Rankin County is closed after a bridge rail was struck. Additional closures affect I-20 and U.S. 49 for inspection and repairs.

Crews will convert two lanes to four and activate a new traffic signal on State Route 15 in Union County on Jan. 19, marking the final phase of the highway project.

Gusty southwest winds will lift temperatures into the upper 40s and 50s, but cooler weather is on the way.

Eastern Arkansas has experienced the reemergence of extreme drought conditions due to minimal rainfall, but forecast models predict improvement by late April.

State Auditor Shad White spoke with students at Corinth High School about the functions of the State Auditor’s Office and college football.

Rain chances increase as a cold front approaches, with light precipitation and possible snow flurries. No significant impacts are anticipated.

Temperatures will increase slightly on Friday before a cold air mass moves into the region this weekend, meteorologists say.

The NEMCC Adult Education team attended an AI workshop led by Dr. Jonathan Barlow to learn about integrating artificial intelligence into education and research.

Three individuals pleaded guilty to drug-related charges and received lengthy sentences in Prentiss County Circuit Court, according to prosecutors.