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MDOT crews across Mississippi are preparing for winter weather expected to start Friday, including stocking supplies and pretreating roads. Drivers are urged to stay informed before travel.

Dakota Thompson, a graduate of NEMCC Adult Education at Booneville, earned his High School Equivalency Diploma, marking a significant milestone.

Officials will host a brief Facebook Live session at 11:30 a.m. to discuss upcoming weekend weather. Followers are encouraged to tune in.

A winter storm is expected to bring snow, ice, and cold temperatures across parts of the region from January 23 to January 25, 2026.

While the college football transfer portal has closed, the Mississippi Department of Transportation remains actively hiring across various fields.

A developing winter storm is expected to bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the Mid-South from Friday through Sunday, with temperatures remaining below freezing for days.

The National Weather Service in Central Illinois is offering a free webinar to help residents manage storm-related anxiety. The session is scheduled for Wednesday at 6 p.m. CST.

Forecasts for snow and freezing rain in the Mid-South remain uncertain as models disagree on key storm ingredients, but cold temperatures are assured.

North East Mississippi Community College observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day with campus closures. Classes resume on Jan. 20.