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BMCU said its Emergency Retention Fund offers immediate financial support when students face unexpected hardship, helping them continue their education.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says Disaster Service Centers will open May 26 through June 10 in 13 counties to help residents apply for federal aid after Winter Storm Fern.

Panola County is hiring a Crime Scene Forensic Lab Scientist. Applications are due by May 29.

MDOT highlights its efforts to support Mississippi’s water transportation system on National Maritime Day, including port improvements and cargo shipping activities.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency advised motorists to use the MDOT Traffic app or MDOTtraffic.com for real-time road conditions and warned drivers never to drive on flooded roads, the agency said.

Tupelo police arrested Teivyun M. Artry, 24, of Memphis, and charged him with burglary of a commercial building in a May 17 break-in at the Take 5 on South Gloster Street, authorities said.

Samuel T. Dickson was charged with two counts of false pretense after police say he cashed and attempted to cash fraudulent checks at two BNA Bank locations in Tupelo.

Tupelo police said Ronnie D. Jordan, 66, was arrested May 20 after attempting to cash a fraudulent check at a Tupelo bank and was ordered held on a $5,000 bond.

The Disaster Survivor Assistance Center said it will operate at Torrey Wood Memorial Library in Hollandale, Mississippi, on May 22 and May 23, 2026, with hours unchanged.

The National Weather Service warns of potential flash flooding in parts of Mississippi this weekend, prompting safety advisories.