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The Mississippi Department of Transportation has narrowed a list of statewide solutions to 10 and is asking residents to complete a survey by April 17, the agency said.

Forecasters say much of the Mid-South has at least a 60 percent chance of highs above 80 degrees by Friday, with the trend expected to strengthen into next week.

The organization said donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500 by a supporter. Donors were urged to give online to double their impact ahead of Giving Day.

State Auditor Shad White said trimming government waste could allow Mississippi to lower car tag fees and provide relief to taxpayers.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration asked the public to photograph their safe places for extreme weather and share the images with the hashtag #SafePlaceSelfie to help others prepare.

The BMCU Chorale will present an evening of inspirational music Monday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at Modena Lowrey Berry Auditorium, the group said. The concert is open to the public and organizers said all are welcome.

ConnectEBT said it has launched a redesigned portal with a user-friendly interface to make tracking benefits and changing PINs easier. Users can create an account or log in at the ConnectEBT website.

MS LIFT Resource and Referral Network at MSU Extension said in a post it will hold ribbon-cutting ceremonies tomorrow at centers in D’Iberville and Long Beach and invited families to attend and access educational resources.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said crews set the final beams and girders on a replacement bridge over the Homochitto River in Franklin County and that the project remains on track for completion this year.

Public safety officials urged people celebrating National Beer Day to arrange sober rides and avoid impaired driving, saying such deaths are preventable.