Student volunteer applications due Friday, March 20
Applications for the Student Volunteer program close Friday, March 20, program organizers said. Current students in atmospheric science or related fields are encouraged to apply.
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Ripley Main Street receives $30,000 grant from Mississippi Hills
Ripley Main Street said it received a $30,000 grant from the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area to support heritage projects and thanked local leaders for their work.
Read MoreRipley Main Street to hold Shop Hop Saturday with prize hunt, Easter Bunny
Ripley Main Street said the downtown event Saturday will include a stamp passport, a prize-egg hunt and a chance to win Main Street Moolah. The Easter Bunny will appear at Macs & Milli from 10 a.m. to noon.
Read MoreBlue Mountain Christian University to stage “Words by Fanny Crosby” March 25-27
Blue Mountain Christian University will present the play “Words by Fanny Crosby,” exploring the life behind hymns such as “Blessed Assurance,” March 25-27 at Garrett Auditorium, the university said.
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Mississippi DOT spotlights District 7 engineer behind Smith County signal, State Route 149 bridge work
The Mississippi Department of Transportation highlighted Collin Burnham, resident engineer for District 7 in Mendenhall, saying he has spent six years at the agency and oversees projects including Smith County’s first traffic signal and bridge work on State Route 149.
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Mississippians can report nonprofit misuse of taxpayer funds to state auditor
The Office of the State Auditor said residents can email nonprofitwaste@osa.ms.gov to report fraud, waste or abuse of taxpayer funds spent by nonprofits. The office also said its website includes a nonprofit spending dashboard listing recipients and amounts.
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NWS Memphis Adds Two Tornadoes to Sunday Count
The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, said two additional tornadoes were added to its tally from Sunday, bringing the total to six. The agency posted updated tracks for two other tornadoes and said details are available online.
Read MoreNortheast Mississippi Community College to Start Adult Education Rotation March 23
Northeast Mississippi Community College said a new Adult Education rotation begins Monday, March 23, and enrollment is still open for students seeking a High School Equivalency Diploma.
Read MoreOutlooks Favor Warmer, Wetter Finish to March in Mid-South
Regional forecasts indicate well-above-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation for the remainder of March, forecasters said.
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Mississippi Senate panel declines to take up NIL tax exemption bill
A Mississippi Senate finance panel chose not to consider a House-approved bill that would have exempted student-athletes’ name, image and likeness deals from state income tax, dimming hopes the measure will pass this year.
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