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Mississippi has directed more than $550 million from lottery proceeds toward transportation improvements since 2018, including over 250 projects and thousands of miles of road upgrades.

The Weather Prediction Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said summer heat is returning and posted probabilities of major heat-related risks. The agency says its heat-risk metric combines forecasts, climate data and CDC health factors to calculate daily danger levels.

FEMA said Disaster Service Centers are open to help survivors of the May 6-7 storms and tornadoes with applications, local resources and SBA disaster loans. Centers operate weekdays and Saturdays in six Mississippi counties.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said crews completed overlays and built numerous new bridges this summer across District 2, which covers 16 counties in the northwest of the state.

BMCU said its RN-to-BSN track is designed for working nurses seeking career advancement and leadership roles, and the school lists application and tuition details on its website.

A social media post said it supports First Lady Elee Reeves and the Mississippi Litter Prevention Task Force and urged residents to join an anti-litter campaign by picking up one piece of litter.

The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor says teachers across the state have voiced objections to a new rule requiring classroom materials be bought through ClassWallet, citing limited vendor choice, harm to local businesses and added bureaucracy.

Forecasters say a warming trend will bring daily chances for showers and thunderstorms through Friday, followed by hot, humid conditions and a return of triple-digit heat index values this weekend.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced that Jada Kirk has been promoted to deputy executive director for administration and will serve as the agency’s chief financial officer. The move follows the retirement of longtime deputy executive director Lisa Hancock at the end of June, MDOT said.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation promoted a message from First Lady Elee Reeves encouraging residents to help clean the state by picking up one piece of litter, MDOT said. The department urged participation in its Pick It Up Mississippi campaign.