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The Mississippi Department of Transportation warned Tuesday that severe storms could affect the state and urged drivers to check road conditions and avoid travel if possible.
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A weather alert Tuesday, March 15, 2026, said tornadoes could occur across parts of Mississippi into the evening and overnight hours and urged residents to identify safe locations and practice action plans.
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Mississippi Emergency Management Agency warns residents to have multiple alert methods as severe weather is expected today and tonight.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis says a line of fast-moving storms will move through the Mid-South later today into the evening, bringing a threat of damaging winds and spin-up tornadoes.
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The NEMCC Foundation said its application for 2026-2027 scholarships closes March 15. The foundation urged current and incoming students to apply online before the deadline.
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Forecasters warned the entire state faces severe weather from Sunday evening into early Monday, with damaging winds up to 70 mph, quarter-size hail and possible tornadoes. Residents were urged to stay alert and have multiple ways to receive warnings.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis said a wind advisory takes effect at 8 a.m. and a line of strong to severe thunderstorms could arrive by 3 p.m., with damaging winds and possible tornadoes. A cold front will bring much colder temperatures, with a Freeze Warning for Monday and a Freeze Watch for Tuesday.
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Casey Means clarified in written responses that she believes people should receive the measles vaccine, following criticism after her confirmation hearing, according to MS NOW.
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The Defense Department confirmed the deaths of six service members in a KC-135 refueling aircraft crash in western Iraq. Their identities have been released.
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Formula 1 and the sport’s governing body said Saturday they have called off the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix scheduled for April, citing the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider warned that a newly approved Washington state tax on high earners could make it harder for the team to recruit and sign free agents.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a missile test with his teenage daughter as tensions rise during joint military exercises with the U.S. and South Korea.
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Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s former shah, announced he is prepared to lead Iran’s transition to democracy once the Islamic Republic falls, as the country faces ongoing unrest.
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The Pentagon identified six service members who were killed when a KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in Iraq. Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons was among those named, the department said.
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TSA workers have been operating without pay since the Department of Homeland Security shut down last month, and travelers across the U.S. encountered long lines and delays, officials and passengers said.
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Protesters gathered in Jackson on March 5 to oppose what they described as a U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, the Mississippi Free Press reported. The outlet published a photo gallery of the demonstrators.
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Testimony in federal court alleges that Mississippi’s former welfare director facilitated millions in funds to retired wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. with minimal effort, citing personal relationships as a factor.
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Lawmakers are working on legislation to establish a review panel under the Mississippi State Department of Health to examine causes of infant and fetal deaths, WJTV reported.
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American Airlines has started a weekly direct flight between Jackson, Mississippi, and Miami, Florida, WJTV reported. Airport staff marked the launch with Miami-themed decorations ahead of peak vacation season.
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A SmartAsset study reported by Nexstar found unpaid student loan debt totaled more than $32.4 billion at the end of 2025 and that 12.55% of adults are currently paying loans. The Nexstar excerpt did not include state-by-state rankings, including Mississippi’s standing.
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