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Light showers are moving across the Mid-South and rain chances are expected to increase overnight, with an isolated thunderstorm possible and rainfall totals up to about a half-inch, forecasters said.

Ripley Main Street organizers say a citywide Shop Hop on Saturday, March 21 will feature special sales, giveaways and a passport-card prize drawing.

The Mobile Mississippi driver’s license unit visited Pascagoula to offer residents a local option to renew or update identification, WXXV reported.

A report released by State Auditor Shad White says Mississippi has the second-highest car tag fees in the U.S. White discussed possible steps to reduce those fees in an accompanying interview.

A social media post marked #RipCurrentAwarenessWeek urged spring break travelers to remain calm, swim parallel to shore and signal for help if caught in a rip current.

Forecasters say rain chances increase tonight across parts of the Midwest and South, though isolated storms are unlikely to end drought conditions.

An overturned tractor-trailer blocked the left northbound lane of Interstate 59 before the U.S. 98 East exit in Forrest County, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said. Motorists were urged to use caution.

District 7 Construction Engineer Jordan Whittington told the Michigan Department of Transportation during Engineers Week 2026 that refereeing college football and his engineering job have surprising similarities.

A new historical marker honoring Mississippi Transportation Commission Chairman Willie Simmons was unveiled Monday in Cleveland, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said. The marker recognizes his service as a state senator and his work as transportation commissioner.

Local forecasters say showers will return to the Mid-South this evening and become more widespread tomorrow, with isolated thunderstorms possible and rainfall generally under an inch.