Mississippi

Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program begins a new day class schedule on Feb. 16, offering a fresh opportunity for students to pursue their goals.

As part of Mississippi Severe Weather Preparedness Week, officials emphasize the importance of lightning safety during thunderstorms.

The southbound lanes of Interstate 55 at Pleasant Hill Road are temporarily closed while crews remove an overturned tanker truck, authorities say.

Students and staff at Blue Mountain Christian University are rejoicing as campus activities resume in full swing.

Above-normal temperatures are forecast through next week, with rain returning this weekend, including a chance of heavy rainfall Saturday night.

The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, advises residents to identify safe shelter locations ahead of severe weather season.

Rain is expected to continue this weekend, but totals have decreased slightly. No organized severe weather is forecast, though isolated thunderstorms are possible.

Mississippi teachers are the lowest paid in the nation and make less today than they did in 2008 after adjusting for inflation, according to a state audit.

The National Weather Service in Memphis advises residents to identify safe places ahead of tornado alerts.

A prolonged warm weather pattern is expected to continue into next week, according to meteorologists. Residents are advised to prepare for continued mild temperatures.