Rain, rain, go away and don't come again another day soon. Extremely high amounts of rainfall, unusual for September, adversely have affected many facets of life, from crops to cops and the accidents to which they respond.

BROOKSVILLE, Miss. - The worst case of soybean rust found in Mississippi-and the first yield losses to the disease-is in a Noxubee county field, the Mississippi State University Extension Service said.

By day, Matthew Rye is director of the Starkville Parks and Recreation Department.

Temp: 82.0 F Heat Index: 88 F Meridian, Key Field, MS Here is a summary of some of the severe weather reports from Sunday afternoon's thunderstorms.

Temp: 91.0 F Heat Index: 97 F Meridian, Key Field, MS The Mississippi Department of Transportation says an improvement project will soon begin on Highway 45, between the Kemper/Noxubee County Line and Brooksville.

Bravery, strength and selflessness led to one of Columbus' highest awards for several local citizens during a Tuesday night meeting of the Columbus City Council.

Severe weather toppled trees and damaged a few homes early Wednesday as a line of powerful thunderstorms swept across north Mississippi.