Local News

The National Weather Service in Jackson issued an elevated fire danger for Saturday, citing drier air and gusty winds. The Mississippi Forestry Commission said several counties have strict burn bans in effect.

A cold front will move through the Mid-South today, the National Weather Service office in Memphis, Tennessee, said, bringing gusty winds and light rain showers mainly along and north of I-40. Cooler conditions are expected Saturday, with above-normal temperatures returning next week.

Organizers said April 9 will be a Giving Day to raise funds to restore and renew student learning spaces and support student success.

Public Safety Planning Director Josh Bromen and Ms. Courtnie took part in the Run the Rainbow event in Jackson last week, emphasizing community support.

Forecasters say a 20% to 60% chance of very light rain is expected Friday, mainly north of Interstate 40, with totals generally 0.10 inch or less.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said two ramps on I-55 in Pike County will close from 6 p.m. March 27 to 6 a.m. March 30 for resurfacing work.

Mississippi Department of Transportation held its annual Equipment Operators Roadeo in Yazoo City to showcase frontline workers’ skills and promote safety.

Several transportation projects in southwest Mississippi are underway, aiming to improve safety and reliability, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation.

Ripley Main Street is seeking volunteers to remove yard debris from neighbors’ properties, many of them elderly, on Saturday. Volunteers can meet at the Main Street office at 10 a.m. or message the group to be assigned a location, the organization said.

BMCU Fine Arts said it will present “A Matinée of Opera” with Dr. Rachel Gibson and Jack Chandler on Monday, March 30 at 1 p.m. at the Modena Lowrey Berry Auditorium.