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Officials marked the opening of a new bridge on State Route 149 near Dlo Water Park in Simpson County, amid a recent work site tragedy.

The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor said the state ranks second nationally for vehicle registration fees and that state and local governments can act to lower those costs to protect taxpayers.

The Cut‑Off said in a Facebook post that Chula’s is opening a new location in Ashland and urged followers to support the business.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation will host a job fair Sept. 9 at its District 1 headquarters in Tupelo to fill positions across Northeast Mississippi, MDOT said.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation reported progress on capacity projects, bridge repairs and overlays in District 1 over the past couple of months. The update covers 16 counties in northeast Mississippi, MDOT said.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency said its Disaster Recovery Centers for Tropical Storm Arthur will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 8, at noon in four Mississippi counties. Residents can also apply online, by phone or via the FEMA app.

FEMA urged people affected by Tropical Storm Arthur (DR-4930) to follow key steps when applying for assistance, including answering calls from FEMA and completing a formal application even after reporting damage through Crisis Track.

The BMCU Teaching and Learning Center said it provides one-on-one tutoring and study skills workshops designed to meet students where they are and support academic progress.

Organizers said the first SKYWARN class of the fall will begin next week at Henderson City Hall in Henderson, Tennessee, at 6 p.m. The full schedule is available on the program’s web page.

The National Weather Service in Memphis says summer heat will return tomorrow with highs in the upper 90s to lower 100s and urged residents to follow heat safety tips.