Warmer, humid conditions and the movement of deer, birds and pets are making it easier for people to encounter ticks in yards, wooded areas and places where animals travel.
Construction on phase two of the East Pascagoula Police Substation is expected to begin within the next several weeks, with completion targeted for early 2027.
As warmer weather brings more motorcycles onto Mississippi roads, state officials and riders are urging drivers to stay alert during a season when motorcycle crashes tend to increase.