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Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program said in a social media post that it is encouraging adults to finish diplomas, build skills and create new opportunities by enrolling in its programs.

The Tupelo Police Department announced Operation Safe Summer, saying it will increase patrols, enforce curfews and step up community engagement to keep the city safe during the summer months, Chief Quaka told WTVA.

Forecasters say daily showers and a few thunderstorms are likely across the Mid-South into the weekend, with most areas seeing up to 1 inch of rain and localized amounts of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director Brad White told SuperTalk Mississippi that the next capacity projects include Interstate 55 in Madison and DeSoto counties and State Route 25 in Rankin County.

The S. Lamar Boulevard bridge over State Route 6 in Oxford, Mississippi, is closed for repairs through Saturday, Sept. 15, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said. MDOT said signage will guide drivers and warned motorists to slow down and watch for roadside crews.

Tupelo police said a juvenile was charged with two counts of simple assault and disturbance of a business after two people were hit by splat-gun projectiles May 21 at The Mall at Barnes Crossing.

The Mississippi Partnership is promoting its WIOA Youth Gateway program to help people seeking new career directions, the organization said. Contact information and disability accommodations were included in a news release.

The National Weather Service warned Tuesday that parts of Mississippi could receive 2 to 3 inches of rain in under 3 hours, raising the risk of flash and minor river flooding.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said Disaster Service Centers are open May 26 through June 10 in multiple counties to help residents apply for federal aid after Winter Storm Fern.

A cold front will bring the highest rain chances Friday, May 29, then precipitation should taper off for Saturday and Sunday, forecasters said. The outlook covers Jackson, Jonesboro, Memphis and Tupelo.