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A public safety advisory urged motorists to find alternative transportation if they plan to drink, noting legal limits, costs and crash statistics tied to impaired driving.

The National Weather Service said a two-hour SKYWARN training will be held at Henderson City Hall starting at 6 p.m. Sept. 14. Officials directed people to weather.gov/meg/skywarn for more information and the fall schedule.

The National Weather Service in Memphis says dangerous heat will continue through the weekend and has issued a Heat Advisory for the entire Mid‑South through 8 p.m. Sunday.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation posted openings for two transportation maintenance positions, with application deadlines of Sept. 9 and Sept. 10, the agency said.

A public notice warned that oppressive heat will persist this week and urged people to drink plenty of water, take breaks in shade or air conditioning, and check on elderly neighbors and pets.

Maps posted by the National Weather Service in Memphis show hot, dry weather has pushed soil moisture to near-record lows down to 1-meter depth across much of eastern Arkansas and parts of West Tennessee.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged college football fans to check its free MDOT Traffic app or MDOTtraffi.com for the latest driving conditions before heading to games.

Blue Mountain Christian University said construction at its Center for Grace & Healing is advancing, with interior millwork and lab casework installed and exterior site work continuing.

The university hosted its annual event to support and celebrate its international students with food, fellowship, and faith-themed activities.

The offices announced they will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, for Labor Day and will resume normal operations Tuesday, Sept. 8, the notice said. Clients can use the Common Web Portal to check notices and balances, upload documents and apply for services.