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Weather threats for Mississippi return: Large hail, damaging winds possible Thursday night

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April 10, 2025

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Weather threats for Mississippi return: Large hail, damaging winds possible Thursday night

‘The main threats are primarily damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph and hail up to golf ball size.’

Severe thunderstorms are expected to impact Northeast Mississippi Thursday evening.
Damaging winds up to 70 mph and golf ball-sized hail are possible.
The fast-moving system is predicted to enter the state around 6 p.m. and exit by midnight.
A marginal risk of severe weather, with winds up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail, extends further south.

After several days of calm weather severe thunderstorms are back on the radar for portions of Mississippi Thursday evening into the night.

“The main threats are primarily damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph and hail up to golf-ball size,” said Christopher Rainer, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Jackson. “This is in the northeast portions of the state.”

The area at greater risk of severe weather extends across the state from Philadelphia over to Cleveland and north. The area south of that down to Laurel and just south of Vicksburg is in the Marginal Risk category.

“For those areas we’re looking at damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail up to quarter size,” Rainer said.

Rainer said the system should move into Mississippi around 6 p.m. and be in the Jackson area around 11 p.m. It should move out by midnight.

“This is a fast-moving system,” Ranier said.

After that, Mississippi will enjoy warm spring weather and sunny skies into next week.

National Weather Service forecast in, near Jackson, MS

Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday night: Clear, with a low around 46. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

National Weather Service forecast in, near Hattiesburg, MS

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday night: Clear, with a low around 47. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 72. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday night: Clear, with a low around 45. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

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Mississippi House of Representatives passes bill to make NIL earnings non-taxable

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March 4, 2026

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Mississippi House of Representatives passes bill to make NIL earnings non-taxable

NIL money comes with a price. More specifically, a tax bill.

The Mississippi legislature is trying to reduce that burden for college athletes who play there.

Via Bea Anhuci of the Mississippi Clarion Ledger, the Mississippi House of Representatives has passed a bill that would exempt NIL earnings from state income tax.

It’s a recruiting tool for Ole Miss and Mississippi State, one that would put the Mississippi schools on equal footing with other states that host SEC universities. Florida, Tennessee, and Texas have no state income tax, and Arkansas carved out NIL earnings from the state’s income tax burden in 2025.

Mississippi currently charges a four-percent tax on anyone making more than $10,000 per year.

NIL earnings remain subject to federal income tax.

The bill will have to also pass the Mississippi Senate, and the governor would then be required to sign it into law.

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Why Rebels are keeping pace for Mississippi State CB commit Brandon Allen Jr

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March 3, 2026

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Why Rebels are keeping pace for Mississippi State CB commit Brandon Allen Jr

Ole Miss is working to eventually flip Mississippi State cornerback commit Brandon Allen Jr. (Atlanta, Ga.). Ahead of a packed spring travel schedule, visiting multiple programs, Allen speaks on his current recruitment with Rebels247.com.

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Carpenter Pole and Piling invests $5M in Mississippi, creating 10 jobs

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2 days ago

March 2, 2026

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Carpenter Pole and Piling invests M in Mississippi, creating 10 jobs

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| Mississippi Clarion Ledger

A Mississippi wood products manufacturer is investing nearly $5 million in an expansion.
Carpenter Pole and Piling’s project is expected to create 10 new jobs in Wiggins.
The expansion includes a new treatment plant and an additional 20 acres for storage.
Construction is anticipated to be completed by September 2026.

A wood products manufacturer is set to create new jobs as part of a major expansion.

Carpenter Pole and Piling is investing nearly $5 million into its Wiggins, Mississippi, operation.

The expansion will add 10 new positions and support long-term growth in the region.

“Carpenter Pole and Piling is a true Mississippi success story, and we’re proud to see the company continue investing right here at home,” Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said.

“This expansion in Stone County is creating new opportunities for hardworking Mississippians while strengthening a company that has long contributed to our state’s economy,” Reeves said. “When Mississippi businesses grow, our communities grow with them, and we remain committed to fostering a business environment where companies can thrive.”

Carpenter Pole and Piling produces utility poles and pilings for marine and foundation use.

The project includes construction of a new treatment plant, investment in a 2,600-cubic-foot autoclave and an alternative treatment option to improve production capacity.

The company is also clearing and preparing an additional 20 acres for a new pole storage yard.

Stone County is also contributing to the project.

The company expects to complete construction by September 2026.

The new roles are expected to be filled by January 2027.

Carpenter Pole and Piling specializes in the production of utility poles. It also manufactures foundation and marine pilings.

The new autoclave will increase production and add an alternative treatment option.

This story was created by business and development writer Ross Reily, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more.

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