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BMC University said it is accepting applications for an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program aimed at students ready to pursue nursing. The university provided links for applications and tuition information.

Following the hottest day of the summer, astronomical calculations show the Mid-South has already lost 21 minutes of daily sunlight since the summer solstice and can expect 53 more minutes by Aug. 21.

Heat indices above 110 degrees were observed this afternoon, and a statement urged people outdoors to take frequent breaks and stay hydrated while noting that heat is the leading cause of weather-related fatalities in the U.S.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said Tropical Storm Bertha could bring 2 to 4 feet of storm surge and tropical storm conditions to the Gulf Coast on July 21 and 22, 2026.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency listed three cooling centers in Greenwood and urged residents to watch for signs of heat illness, drink water and check on elderly neighbors.

Franklin County announced the Disaster Service Center will relocate to the Franklin County Public Library in Meadville on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 11 a.m.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged residents to follow local National Weather Service offices for warnings and to check the free MDOT Traffic app for road conditions.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation held its annual State Equipment Operators Roadeo at the Gulfport Sportsplex on Thursday, July 16, the agency said. Winners from the state event will advance to the Southeastern Regional Equipment Operators Training Conference and Roadeo Oct. 6-8 in Hampton, Virginia, MDOT said.

The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor said the Department of Education cannot guarantee teachers receive funds to equip classrooms before students return and will issue a follow-up report to last year’s review.

Police said Reid M. Raines, 27, and Olivia S. Adams, 21, were arrested after a West Main Street storage building was reported burglarized on July 10. A judge set bond at $10,000 each and the case will go to a Lee County grand jury.