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BMCU said it is accepting applications for its RN-to-BSN track and set a July 1 priority deadline. The university provided online links for applications and tuition information.

A review of state spending records shows Mississippi now spends roughly $25 million annually on government travel, vehicles and fuel, outpacing similar-sized states, the review says.

Officials said applications for Cadet Class 71 remain open in Mississippi. Prospective applicants may visit the nearest troop to speak with a recruiter in person.

Mississippi’s Department of Transportation is hiring experienced Transportation Engineer III positions in Mendenhall and Jackson. The agency seeks leaders to advance infrastructure projects across the state.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said crews will close two U.S. 49 ramps to I-20 and two lanes of I-20 overnight in Rankin County for bridge rail repair from 9 p.m. June 24 to about 6 a.m. June 25.

Organizers of ENS Sign Awareness Day say the blue-and-white signs at railroad crossings help motorists summon aid if a vehicle becomes stuck on the tracks.

Forecasters predict an increase in showers and thunderstorms this evening into the overnight hours, with a localized flash-flood threat west of the Mississippi River due to recent heavy rainfall.

Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program at Booneville announced that student Lee Pender earned a high school equivalency diploma. The program said it is proud and wished him success.

Forecasters say an early summer heatwave will begin this weekend and intensify next week. They warned that current pleasant temperatures may be short-lived and urged people to stay cool and monitor forecasts.

Blue Mountain Christian University said the newly named Jessie Mauney Center for Healthcare Education has new furniture and smart TVs installed and is one step closer to opening.