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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.

A Mid-South post said the vernal equinox marks the start of spring and that the region will see highs in the upper 70s to low 80s with abundant sunshine.

The North Mississippi Combined Choirs & Orchestra will hold a night of worship Sunday, April 12, at Modena Lowrey Berry Auditorium, the group said.

State Auditor Shad White appeared on the Ricky Matthews Show to discuss his office’s recent audit of the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. He told listeners his office reports how taxpayer dollars are spent, even if the findings upset some people.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety shared vintage photos Friday showing instructors from 1938, a 1947 patrol group photo, an elephant with Mississippi Highway Patrol markings and old patrol cars.

After a chilly start to the week, forecasters say highs will reach the 80s across the area and remain above normal through the weekend. A brief cooldown is expected early next week.

Tupelo police said Jatavion D. Leach was charged March 18 with armed robbery and aggravated assault after a March 2 shooting at a Chevron station on West Jackson Street.

MDOT said it is hiring a Jackson-based client support technician III to provide on-site and remote end-user support. Applications are due April 6, the agency said.

Mississippi Department of Transportation says State Route 25 will be closed both directions March 23 to April 6 for bridge inspection and repair with official detours in place.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said ramps from U.S. 11 to U.S. 49 South and both directions of U.S. 49 will close nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. from March 23 to April 24 for railroad trestle repairs.