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The Mississippi Department of Human Services said it will begin sending text messages to SNAP recipients to help them meet program requirements and submit documents from their phones.

Michigan Department of Transportation uses a Mario-themed message to remind drivers to slow down and prioritize safety.

The Tupelo Police Department will hold a community conversation called Real Talk with TPD on April 18, the department said. The free event will feature Chief John Quaka, guest speakers and a question-and-answer session.

A commentary circulating online alleges Mississippi paid inflated prices for equipment, spent millions on services for undocumented immigrants and routed tax dollars to nonprofits that spent money on Lyft rides and alcohol. The post did not cite sources and the claims could not be independently verified.

NEMCC will host the Mississippi Science & Engineering Fair on April 9, 2026, and is seeking volunteer judges. Teachers who judge can earn one CEU, the college said.

The National Weather Service in Memphis says a cold front could produce a low, conditional chance of severe weather April 2, mainly north of Interstate 40.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation will hold a come-and-go public forum April 14 at the Brandon Civic Center to present proposed intersection upgrades along U.S. 80, MDOT said.

Teams from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency met with Habitat for Humanity organizers in the Tupelo area to explore partnerships to help storm-affected families return to safe, stable housing, MEMA said in a social media post.

A Wind Advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. for areas in northeast Arkansas and the Missouri Bootheel, with winds reaching up to 40 mph.

The City of Ripley said regular garbage pickup will not run today due to staff illness. Residents were asked to leave trash at the curb for collection tomorrow, the city said.