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The Mississippi Department of Transportation will host a job fair Feb. 18 at its Newton office with on-site interviews for openings across five counties, the agency said.

Four West Boutique said it will leave its downtown storefront and continue operating as an online business, and urged customers to visit this week for a 30% off sale.

The U.S. National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee warned that lightning can cause death or serious injury and advised seeking shelter and carrying a radio when outdoors.

An unsettled pattern will bring showers and thunderstorms to the Mid-South beginning Wednesday evening and lasting through Saturday, with wind gusts up to 35 mph through Thursday, forecasters say.

A 17-year-old student at Northeast Mississippi Community College completed her high school equivalency diploma and a CNA program simultaneously, highlighting the impact of workforce training initiatives.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation and FHWA will host a public meeting today to discuss proposed safety upgrades along MS 161 in Clarksdale.

A marginal risk for severe weather is forecast for parts of West Tennessee on Thursday, with potential for damaging winds and large hail if storms develop locally.

A cold front is expected to move through next weekend, followed by a warmer and slightly wetter end of the month, weather experts say.

The National Weather Service in Memphis urges residents to stay alert for flash floods and provides safety advice for outdoor situations.

The National Weather Service in Memphis emphasizes the risks of flooding, urging people to avoid driving through floodwaters.