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The National Weather Service office in Memphis said it posted its Fall 2026 SKYWARN schedule, with an in-person session in Henderson on Sept. 14 and a virtual class on Sept. 24. Registration and details are available at weather.gov/meg/skywarn.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said its K-9 officers acted playfully while a serious video was being recorded, and the agency emphasized the dogs’ role in public safety.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program said it will begin a new rotation Sept. 8, introducing a day class option and restarting evening classes across five counties.
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A main water line has burst on Highway 15 near Oil Dri, Ripley Water said, and customers in the area will be affected until repairs are completed.
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The Mississippi Department of Human Services said it will continue to protect residents, promote quality care and empower individuals to speak up through its long-term care ombudsman program. People seeking information can call 1-888-844-0041.
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Starting September 4, traffic near State Route 57 in Jackson County will shift permanently due to road widening projects, officials say.
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The GoMDOT website is offering free resources to help Mississippi Gulf Coast residents prepare for the peak of hurricane season.
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The Disaster Service Centers said they will be closed Saturday, Sept. 5, through Monday, Sept. 7, and will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 8, at noon. The centers said applicants may apply online, via the FEMA app, or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA and should use disaster number DR-4930.
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State Auditor Shad White said an analysis begun in January found Mississippi has the second-highest car tag fees in the nation and his office has identified more than $400 million in waste.
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Northeast said Fall 2026 enrollment reached 3,502 students, a 2.3% increase from last year, and credited the rise to its community of students, families, faculty and staff.
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Northeast High School’s volleyball team defeated Coahoma in three sets, highlighted by 14 aces and strong offensive performances.
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President Ford told the TigerTalk podcast that Northeast is working directly with industry to give students real-world experience and prepare them for careers that may look different in 10 or 15 years. The episode also offers updates on activities across Northeast.
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Two centrist Democratic defections this week have left House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., weighing pressure from liberal lawmakers to punish colleagues against calls for restraint from others ahead of the midterms.
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The Justice Department announced that states could forfeit billions in welfare funding if they fail to report known illegal migrants, marking a shift in enforcement policy.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation highlighted Daniel Ducote, P.E., saying his lab testing helps ensure materials used in transportation projects meet specifications.
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Forecasters say the Mid-South will remain unusually warm through at least mid-September. A forecast map labels conditions there as “Above.”
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Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Egypt for the first time in a decade amid China’s efforts to bolster its presence in the Middle East, as U.S. influence wanes in the region.
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Former President Joe Biden will participate in the 25th anniversary memorial at Ground Zero in New York City, according to reports.
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President Donald Trump signed a temporary funding bill Wednesday, preventing a government shutdown until at least Dec. 11, as Congress works to pass full appropriations.
Read moreU.S. forces intercepted, boarded and sank a vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Sept. 2 that U.S. Southern Command said supported the Los Choneros narco-terrorist group. Multiple people were removed and turned over to Ecuadorian authorities, SOUTHCOM said.
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