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A social media post encouraged local business owners to brighten storefronts but was inaccessible, showing a notice that the content may have been restricted or deleted.

Forecasters said the slight risk for severe storms has been expanded northeastward. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats, and hail up to 2 inches in diameter is possible.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 9 p.m. CDT for parts of four states, with damaging winds and large hail the primary threats, forecasters said.

NEMCC said Jake Lesner has earned a high school equivalency diploma through its Adult Education program in Booneville. The college praised his work and said it looks forward to his next steps.

Organizers will hold a job fair April 29 in Newton, Mississippi, to recruit transportation and facilities maintenance technicians for several counties.

WAPT reported major differences in what residents pay for car tags depending on location. Lawmakers are considering changes that could reduce costs, the station said.

A computer weather model simulation shows a marginal (level 1 of 5) severe-weather threat today, with storm clusters expected late this afternoon into the evening and primary risks of large hail and damaging winds, according to the simulation.

Forecasters say a slight risk for severe storms is in place today for areas west of the Mississippi River, with large hail and damaging winds the main threats. They added that a tornado cannot be ruled out but confidence in one occurring is low.

Capitol Police said officers took part in the Junior League of Jackson’s Resiliency project at Methodist Children’s Home, meeting with students and offering safety tips to build awareness and confidence.

Mathew A. Griffin, 33, of Tupelo, was charged after officers found a gun and drug paraphernalia during a bicycle stop on South Gloster Street, authorities said.