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The Mississippi Department of Transportation says the I-55 northbound ramp to I-220 south (Exit 104) will be closed from midnight May 27 until 6 a.m. June 17 for bridge overlay and end-wall repairs.

The MLK Dream Team said it will hold a Juneteenth Freedom Day celebration June 19 at Ripley Main Street featuring live music, vendors and family activities. Organizers said preorders for event T-shirts are due in early June.

Forecasters said showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop along and ahead of a cold front Tuesday afternoon west of the Mississippi River. A few storms may become strong to severe, with damaging winds possible.

NEMCC says its graduation tonight will honor perseverance and second chances as AE HSE graduates mark achievements and look toward new opportunities.

Northeast Mississippi Community College announced that Joshua Whaley earned his high school equivalency through the college’s Adult Education program at its Booneville campus.

State Auditor Shad White delivered the commencement address at Northwest Mississippi Community College, emphasizing integrity and doing what’s right.

Mississippi disaster assistance centers are opening and remaining open across several counties, with a deadline for applications set for June 10.

Organizers said Burnside Music Fest, set for a few weeks from now in downtown Ripley, has a limited number of arts and crafts vendor spots available. Interested local makers, artists and small businesses were directed to sign up online.

A cold front moving in Tuesday afternoon is expected to stall and wobble north and south, keeping daily rain chances above 50 percent through at least Sunday, forecasters said.

NEMCC announced its Adult Education high school equivalency graduation will be held Monday, May 18, at 6 p.m. The college asked graduates and guests to review graduation reminders provided with the announcement.