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Authorities have arrested a man in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries across Tupelo and nearby areas, involving stolen firearms and explosives.

Mississippi Department of Public Safety offices, including driver service bureaus, will be closed Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop C Captain Demetrius Hawthorne participated in Fast Question Friday to discuss public safety and law enforcement topics.

Michael Hawley, 46, received a 15-year prison sentence for manslaughter after a deadly crash in Corinth, Mississippi. The case stemmed from a 2024 incident involving reckless driving at high speed.

The city of Picayune will close both directions of U.S. 11 for a Mardi Gras parade Saturday afternoon. Motorists are advised to find alternate routes.

The National Weather Service in Lincoln, Illinois, is offering a free webinar to address storm-related fears and coping strategies scheduled for Jan. 21.

The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor recovered more than $114,800 in December and returned it to taxpayers.

A cold front is bringing frigid temperatures to Mississippi this weekend, prompting safety advisories from emergency officials.

The right lane of the U.S. 49 north flyover ramp to I-20 westbound in Rankin County is closed after a bridge rail was struck. Additional closures affect I-20 and U.S. 49 for inspection and repairs.

Crews will convert two lanes to four and activate a new traffic signal on State Route 15 in Union County on Jan. 19, marking the final phase of the highway project.