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Organizers said a March 2-6 class at Holliday Hall Auditorium will help students who only need math to finish their High School Equivalency by providing instruction and a no-cost WorkKeys Applied Math assessment.

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Significant Fire Danger alert for parts of South Mississippi and warned residents not to attempt open burning. The agency urged people to follow burn bans, secure tow chains and properly dispose of cigarettes.

The National Weather Service warned that Tuesday will be the coldest day of the week, with temperatures averaging about 20 degrees below normal. A warm-up and a chance of showers and thunderstorms are expected later in the week, the agency said.

The U.S. National Weather Service in Memphis said weather safety should be accessible to everyone and posted graphics with resources for people with special needs.

The National Weather Service office in Memphis, Tennessee, urged people with disabilities to prepare for severe weather and shared a video with preparedness tips, the agency said.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation says traffic on State Route 14 will be shifted to a detour starting Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 7 a.m., while crews replace a bridge between Carter Road and Firetower Road.

A secondary cold front will sweep through the Mid-South tonight, bringing Arctic air and causing Monday’s highs to struggle to reach the 40s, forecasters said.

The National Weather Service office in Memphis said enabling Wireless Emergency Alerts on smartphones could save lives and urged users to check their settings.