Outlooks Favor Warmer, Wetter Finish to March in Mid-South
Regional forecasts indicate well-above-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation for the remainder of March, forecasters said.
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Mississippi Commission announces TAP funding for Meridian-area pedestrian projects
Commissioner Willie Simmons announced 2026 Transportation Alternatives Program awards in Meridian for sidewalks, walking trails and multi-use pathways, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said.
Read MoreNWS Confirms Fourth Tornado in Clarkton, Missouri
Damage survey teams from the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado struck Clarkton on Sunday evening with maximum winds of 85 mph, the agency said.
Read MoreSaltillo man arrested after alleged meth, firearms found in search
William Wallace Ellis, 53, was arrested March 6 after agents said they found a felony amount of alleged methamphetamine and multiple firearms during a search of a Saltillo home.
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Social media post urges sober rides ahead of St. Patrick’s Day
A social media post urged people celebrating St. Patrick’s Day to plan sober rides before drinking and warned against driving under the influence.
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Audit Finds Most Gulf Coast Restoration Funds Awarded Without Advisory Board Approval
An audit reveals that over 60% of funds from the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund were allocated without the endorsement of the advisory board, raising concerns about project selection oversight.
Read MoreVelvet Vine, designer Lacy Dean to appear at Southern Culture Boutique for Shop Hop
Southern Culture Boutique said Velvet Vine and jewelry designer Lacy Dean will be at the downtown shop during the Shop Hop event Saturday, March 21, offering colorful statement pieces and a social-media contest.
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Minor school bus crash in Tupelo; students unharmed, police say
Tupelo police said a minor crash involving a school bus at Veterans Boulevard and Eason Boulevard left all students uninjured. The driver of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries and a second bus was dispatched, the department said.
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Mississippi social post urges sober driving for St. Patrick’s Day
A social media post encouraged Mississippians to avoid impaired driving and arrange a safe ride home before celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, the message said.
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Freeze Warning in effect through noon today, NWS Memphis says
The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, said a Freeze Warning will remain in effect through noon today as temperatures warm into the 40s and low 50s. The agency warned residents east of the Mississippi River to keep plants covered and said there is a low to medium chance of another freeze tonight into Wednesday morning.
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