Mississippi

Education advocates in Mississippi say the state spends a larger share of its education budget on administration than other Southern states and that teachers are the lowest paid in the nation. They are calling for cuts to bureaucracy and a shift of funds into classrooms.

The Booneville Police Department warned Tuesday that drivers should expect delays on West College Street to U.S. 45 starting at 7 a.m. while crews clean up storm debris.

Sanford completed the FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association’s Trilogy Award, his department said. FBI-LEEDA says the award recognizes completion of three leadership development courses.

Ripley officials urged residents to avoid parking in front of brush piles and other storm debris so collection trucks can access materials and avoid service delays.

Northeast Mississippi Community College said a new rotation of its Adult Education program begins Monday, March 23, and students can still enroll in person or online. The college said those who enroll now may be eligible to participate in the program’s 2026 graduation in May.

Over the past two days, multiple cities in the region tied or set new temperature records amid ongoing heat. Here are the details.