Mississippi

Water vapor satellite imagery shows a cold front moving southeast and dry air filtering into the region, suggesting cooler, less humid conditions even if clouds linger.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety named four staffers its August Employees of the Month, the agency said in a social media post. The department thanked Officer Chatmon, Tracie Davis, Jeff Nester and Patti Rooker for their service.

The Tupelo Police Department said a social media trend in which people hand notes to employees claiming a bomb is inside a business is not a prank and can lead to arrest and prosecution.

Blue Mountain Christian University said Aug. 1 that it is recognizing the five-decade career and influence of Dr. Johnny L. Mattox, an associate vice president and longtime biology professor.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said it hosted summer interns from across the state for two days of learning and collaboration through its Pursue Advance Value Excel program.

Blue Mountain Christian University said crews have been painting, installing casework and building an ADA-accessible entry at the Center for Grace & Healing, and posted photos of the work on social media.