Red Flag Warning in effect for north Mississippi
Officials warned a Red Flag Warning will be in effect for north Mississippi tomorrow, citing critically dangerous fire weather and urging extreme caution with any flame or spark.
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MDOT urges drivers to use traffic app ahead of Hal’s St. Paddy’s event in Jackson
MDOT advised motorists attending Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival in Jackson this weekend to check the MDOT Traffic app or MDOTtraffic.com to avoid congestion.
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State office finds hundreds of millions in waste across government
A state office said analysts identified hundreds of millions of dollars in waste across state government, citing expensive TV purchases and high Mississippi car-tag fees.
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National Weather Service issues significant fire danger for most of Mississippi
The National Weather Service warned of a significant fire danger for most of Mississippi Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., urging residents to avoid open burning and follow local burn bans.
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Mississippi Highway Patrol cadets begin early physical training
The Mississippi Highway Patrol said cadets in Class 70 began early physical training as they wrapped up their sixth week of training.
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NWS Memphis warns of elevated fire danger across Mid-South
The National Weather Service in Memphis says elevated fire danger is expected across the Mid-South tomorrow, with the greatest risk in northern Mississippi. The agency urged extra caution when burning and suggested waiting a few days.
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MDOT Urges Fans to Use Traffic App Ahead of Ole Miss-Mississippi State Series
The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged fans traveling to Oxford for the SEC series at Swayze Field to download its MDOT Traffic app to reach games safely, the agency said.
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Nighttime lane closures planned on eastbound I-10 in Hancock, Harrison counties
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said eastbound I-10 will be reduced to a single lane Sunday night into Monday morning for striping related to the widening project.
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NWS Warns of Elevated Fire Danger in Mississippi; Several Counties Under Burn Bans
The National Weather Service in Jackson issued an elevated fire danger for Saturday, citing drier air and gusty winds. The Mississippi Forestry Commission said several counties have strict burn bans in effect.
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Cold front brings gusty winds, light showers to Mid-South, NWS says
A cold front will move through the Mid-South today, the National Weather Service office in Memphis, Tennessee, said, bringing gusty winds and light rain showers mainly along and north of I-40. Cooler conditions are expected Saturday, with above-normal temperatures returning next week.
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Giving Day set for April 9 to support student spaces, organizers say
Organizers said April 9 will be a Giving Day to raise funds to restore and renew student learning spaces and support student success.
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TSA officers face financial hardship amid ongoing government shutdown
TSA employees are experiencing severe personal and financial struggles as the partial government shutdown continues, affecting their homes, health, and livelihoods, according to reports.
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Senate approves funding for TSA and DHS agencies but excludes ICE and Border Patrol
The Senate unanimously approved funding for the Transportation Security Administration and other DHS agencies, but rejected funding for ICE and Border Patrol amid ongoing negotiations.
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Walz to attend ‘No Kings’ rally in Minneapolis after Trump administration enforcement operation
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Thursday he will attend a ‘No Kings’ rally in Minneapolis this weekend, telling MS NOW’s Chris Hayes, “We will never forget what happened here and we’re taking action against it.”
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Blinken rebuffs Trump claim he sought military action against Iran
Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken rejected President Donald Trump’s characterization this week that he had wanted to launch military operations against Iran while serving in the Biden administration, Blinken said.
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House ethics panel holds rare public hearing on Cherfilus-McCormick
The House Ethics Committee on Thursday held a rare public hearing to examine allegations that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) used millions in improperly paid federal disaster funds to finance her campaign, the panel said.
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Indiana coach criticizes transfer’s gold cleats at spring practice
Coach Curt Cignetti called out incoming transfer Nick Marsh’s gold cleats at the start of spring practice, saying it was a wake-up message about expectations.
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Appeals court pauses limits on federal agents’ tear gas use at Portland ICE protests
A Ninth Circuit panel granted temporary stays of two lower-court rulings that had restricted federal agents’ use of tear gas and other crowd-control munitions at protests outside the Portland ICE building.
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New Jersey middle school teacher arrested on child sexual assault charges
Ashley Fisler, 36, of Washington Township was charged Thursday with multiple counts including first-degree sexual assault of a minor, authorities told Fox 29.
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Mississippi lawmakers revive loan fund for winter storm-hit areas
Lawmakers added a revolving loan fund to a House bill to aid cities and counties hit by the January winter storm, WJTV reported. The move came after Gov. Tate Reeves vetoed the bill on Monday, WJTV said.
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