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Severe thunderstorms are possible for Mississippi today, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours. According to the National Weather Service, damaging wind gusts and hail up to quarter-size are the primary hazards. A tornado cannot be ruled out.

Heavy rainfall with thunderstorms could produce localized flash flooding, especially in low-lying and urban areas, mainly in northeast Louisiana and central, southern, and eastern portions of Mississippi. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible again tomorrow & Thursday, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours. Damaging wind gusts and hail up to quarter-size will be the primary hazards.

Brookhaven police are investigating several weekend shootings. One person was killed and another injured in a shooting Sunday in the Ozark Lane-Crooked Lane area at 6:20 p.m. They're also investigating shootings on East Court Street and Industrial Park Road. One person was injured in a shooting in the Brignall area on Monday at 3 a.m. Another shooting was reported in the Marr Street area, but no one was injured. Plus, A father and son lost their lives in an accident in Holmes County on Saturday. According to the state Highway Patrol, 37-year-old Calvin Cox of Lexington was traveling on Highway 14 when he hit a tree partially in the road. Cox and his 11-year-old son, D'Kbryn Cox, were pronounced dead at the scene. Another passenger, 13-year-old D'Kvyon Cox, was taken to a hospital.

Natchez Water Works is issuing a precautionary boil water notice for its customers. Lightning struck the city's water plant on Monday morning as storms moved through the area. It caused the pumps to go off, and there was a loss of pressure, however, the situation has been resolved. Officials say there was no break in the lines. Plus, A Harrison County firefighter received minor injuries while battling a blaze at a vacant home on Daughtery Road in Long Beach early Monday. Firefighters also responded to a blaze at a home in Saucier on Saturday night. Officials believe that the fire was caused by lightning.

Get the umbrellas out. It’s looking like another rainy day across the Magnolia State.

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From the NBA playoffs to the NCAA baseball tournament, here's your Monday afternoon sports update from AP correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh.

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, and air conditioning experts are giving tips on how to stay cool without breaking the bank. Fox's Heather Sullivan has the details.

The National Weather Service in Jackson is warning of a statewide severe weather threat, set to last until 7 p.m. on Monday. Plus, the Division I NCAA Baseball Tournament includes Ole Miss, Southern Miss, and Mississippi State.

For the first time in history, the Ole Miss softball team is heading to the College World Series. Plus, a road rage incident in Ocean Springs resulted in one arrest after shots were fired into a vehicle.

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While it's pretty rainy in some parts of the state, that might not stop people from dusting off the grill and putting a burger or two on to enjoy the Memorial Day holiday. Lynn Weaver with Grills of Mississippi has a few tips.

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While many are enjoying a day off work in observance of Memorial Day, you may not know that the holiday was actually inspired by events that happened right here in Mississippi. Frances Glenn with the Columbus Lowndes Convention and Visitor's Bureau explains.

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