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A Wind Advisory begins at 11 a.m. for northeastern Arkansas and the Missouri Bootheel, with winds up to 30 mph expected.

Temperatures are expected to drop this weekend, with overnight lows in the teens and 20s and wind chills in the single digits to teens.

The university begins the spring semester with students returning to campus, showcasing their enthusiasm as classes resume.

Nancy Anglada, former Jackson County Inventory Control Director, was arrested for allegedly submitting fraudulent reimbursements and using a Fuelman card for personal use, according to state officials.

Michael Leroy Mace, 44, received a 12-year sentence after pleading guilty to fondling charges in Booneville. The sentence includes no parole or early release.

Organizations highlight the importance of mental health for law enforcement officers and first responders during Mental Wellness Month.

Rain is expected to increase late tonight into Wednesday as a cold front moves through the Lower Mississippi Valley, with most areas receiving less than a quarter-inch of rain.

Cody Leathers, a student at Northeast Mississippi Community College at Booneville, has earned his High School Equivalency Diploma, highlighting his dedication and commitment to his future.

Malik Huddleston, 21, was taken into custody on charges including aggravated assault and felon in possession of a firearm following a shooting on Kirksey Circle.

Justin Powell, listed on Mississippi’s most-wanted list, has been taken into custody by U.S. Marshals on drug charges.