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Blue Mountain Christian University will hold a Gratitude Day event on Sept. 9 on the central campus lawn, offering free food, thank-you cards and prize drawings, the university said.

MS LIFT said it held an open house and ribbon cutting at its Resource and Referral Center in Amory, Mississippi, and invited visitors to stop by at 215 N. Main St. The organization said the center offers lending libraries, child-care resources and training supports.

A heat advisory covers most of the state through the rest of the week, with highs in the mid- to upper-90s and heat indices up to 110, the advisory said. Residents were urged to limit outdoor activity, stay hydrated and never leave vulnerable people or pets in vehicles.

An announcement said football season is back but cooler temperatures have not yet arrived, and fans attending weekend games should stay hydrated and seek shade.

Blue Mountain Christian University’s School of Education said in a social media post that it is expanding opportunities for future and current teachers, from undergraduate preparation to advanced degrees and endorsements.

The National Weather Service in Memphis says oppressive heat and humidity will persist through the Labor Day weekend, with afternoon heat indices reaching 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

Northeast Mississippi Community College is accepting applications for a full-time, 12-month WIOA – Gateway Youth Coach to serve multiple counties, with applications due Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, the college said.

Barrett Wilson, public information officer for the Mississippi Department of Transportation, appeared on The Extra Mile Podcast to discuss her prior legislative role, the return of college football and major MDOT projects.

The National Weather Service in Memphis says an areawide Heat Advisory will take effect at 11 a.m. tomorrow and continue through 8 p.m. Sunday as heat intensifies.

Booneville Police Department warned motorists to avoid South Smith Street and Cherry Street because of an active house fire and said the area is closed to traffic.