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Over the past two days, multiple cities in the region tied or set new temperature records amid ongoing heat. Here are the details.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol said Corporal Hamilton was named First Sergeant of the Year for Mississippi at the Noncommissioned Officer Association conference and praised his dedication to service.

Forecasters say temperatures will return near normal tomorrow, drop to chilly mornings through Tuesday, rise to record levels by Thursday and then cool again Friday.

The Booneville Police Department said crews are cleaning storm debris on South Second Street and motorists should expect delays today. The department asked drivers to use caution and thanked the public for its patience.

Forecasters said winds will gust 25 to 30 mph by the afternoon, ease briefly in the early evening and return after midnight as a frontal boundary moves through. They urged residents to secure loose items before heading out.

MDOT said it recognized Chris Beeman and Derrick Wilson of its Whitfield Project Office as National Surveyors Week ends and noted it employs 17 surveyors statewide.

Organizers say Shop Hop is taking place downtown today. Visitors are asked to collect stamps at participating shops for a chance to win.

Chief Quaka spent time playing ball with children, handing out snacks and talking with families while on patrol, the department said.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation reminded motorists and bicyclists to exercise caution as spring arrives, offering specific passing and riding guidance and a free bicycling guide.

State Auditor Shad White expressed disappointment in the trial’s result but emphasized the ongoing efforts to recover misspent funds related to the welfare scandal.