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The National Weather Service in Memphis said a heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for heat index values at or above 105 degrees and warned of a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms with damaging winds.

Blue Mountain Christian University hosted its 2026 College Fair, connecting students with a range of programs and college representatives to explore future opportunities.

Forecasters say a marginal risk for severe storms will affect portions of the Mid-South on Thursday, with damaging winds the primary threat and only localized rainfall expected.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is accepting applications for an entry-level maintenance technician position in Panola County. Applicants must apply by Tuesday, Sept. 15, the agency said.

A state office says agencies transferred more than $636 million to nonprofits in fiscal 2025 and has launched an online dashboard to track how the funds are used.

The Booneville Police Department received $965,852 in federal and state grants to fund law enforcement and school safety initiatives, reducing reliance on local taxpayer dollars.

The National Weather Service in Memphis posted a 2026 temperature graph showing observed highs trending up even as the normal daily range cooled in mid-August, marking more than a month without a below-normal high.

Blue Mountain Christian University said renovations at the Paschal Student Union Building are under way after gifts from the classes of 1969, 1975 and 1976. The university says new flooring, paint and planned custom wood beams will refresh the campus gathering space.

The Mississippi Forestry Commission said dry conditions and the onset of peak wildfire season have led to burn bans in 13 counties. Residents should check the commission’s website for updates.

The Mississippi Capitol Police announced it is recruiting a crime scene investigator, listed as CP–Forensic Laboratory Scientist I on the Mississippi State Personnel Board careers site. Applications are due Sept. 18, 2026.