Author: Jon Myers

The application period for the upcoming student volunteer program is now open. The program will be conducted virtually for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee until midnight CDT.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been updated, with the possibility of early cancellation if conditions improve. Residents are advised to stay alert.

The National Weather Service in Memphis urges residents to report weather conditions and stay alert for ongoing heavy rainfall and flood advisories overnight.

Utility companies emphasize the importance of driver attention in work zones to ensure crew safety amid distracted driving concerns.

Shoppers in Pontotoc are encouraged to take advantage of the tax-free weekend to support local retailers and save money on back-to-school essentials and more.

A series of thunderstorms is expected to cross the Mid-South region overnight into Friday morning, with potential for severe weather including damaging winds.

Rising humidity may lead to heat advisories in the area Friday, with forecasted cooler conditions expected over the weekend.

A complex of thunderstorms is forecast to move through the Mid-South, with some storms potentially causing damage.

A complex of thunderstorms is forecast to cross the Mid-South, with some storms possibly severe and producing damaging winds.