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The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor said it is hiring fall interns to work with analysts and write reports on government programs and services. Applicants can begin the process by scanning a QR code in the office’s announcement.

Residents are invited to enjoy an outdoor screening of ‘Zootopia 2’ at The Cut-Off on August 14, with food trucks and activities planned.

BMCU said its School of Education received the 2026 Mississippi Association of Partners in Education Governor’s Award, signed by Gov. Tate Reeves and recognized by the Alcorn School District.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation warned that the Miller Road bridge and the Craft Road bridge over U.S. 78 in Olive Branch will close for repairs beginning Aug. 18. Message boards will be used and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation highlighted Wesley ‘Eric’ Bowen in a Worker Wednesday post, saying he joined the agency in June 2025 and now handles statewide procurement from its Central Services Division.

Northeast Mississippi Community College said its Adult Education day classes have restarted, welcoming new and returning students, according to a social media post.

Centers in Franklin, Lawrence, and Lincoln counties will close this Friday, while the Wilkinson County location remains open. Assistance can still be accessed online or by phone.

The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, warned of an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory through 8 p.m. Friday and said heat indices could reach 105 to 112 degrees, with a marginal risk of severe storms this evening.

The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, warned that dangerous heat will persist for the foreseeable future and that Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories are in effect. The agency urged residents to stay in air conditioning, stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if outdoors.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said Miss Mississippi Volunteer and Miss Mississippi Teen Volunteer met with the Mississippi Highway Patrol to support the agency’s D.R.I.V.E. campaign promoting safe driving.