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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said groundwater supplies drinking water for 51% of the U.S. population and 99% of rural residents, and warned stormwater can affect groundwater quality.

Forecasters say temperatures will rise through this weekend before a cold front moves in Sunday. They say readings will fall into the 20s and 30s into next week, with a warming trend by week’s end.

The Michigan Department of Transportation is hiring a Network Infrastructure Specialist IV in Jackson and said applications are due April 1. Interested candidates can find job details and apply online.

Organizers announced a debris cleanup day in Tippah County on March 28 to help elderly residents clear yard debris and asked local churches, youth groups and ministry teams to volunteer.

A person died and others were injured after severe weather swept through Mississippi on March 11. Emergency officials are assessing the damage.

A reinforcing cold front will move through Sunday night, bringing another round of rain and much cooler temperatures to begin the work week, meteorologists said. Monday and Tuesday mornings are expected to be notably chilly for early spring.

State Route 481 between SR 902 and Shopping Center Road will be closed beginning at noon on March 12 for a bridge replacement, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said. Drivers are advised to use local routes while MDOT provides updates on the work.

Tupelo Police Chief John Quaka told WTVA that strong community relationships are key to public safety and that the department will host a Citizens Police Academy. He said the program will let residents learn how the department operates and how officers serve the city.

The Tupelo Police Department is investigating an alleged indecent exposure reported Tuesday evening near Crosstown and says the suspect fled on a blue bicycle, the department said. Authorities asked anyone with information to call 662-841-6491 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-773-TIPS.

Northeast Mississippi Community College will hold a special orientation April 2 for Adult Education graduates planning to enroll this fall, the college said.