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The National Weather Service in Memphis said a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms is in effect today for portions of northeast Mississippi and west Tennessee along the Tennessee River.

A 6:45 a.m. weather update said showers and a few thunderstorms have spread across the Mid-South; forecasters urged commuters to allow extra travel time and carry umbrellas.

Meteorologists say the dreary, rainy pattern is expected to persist into the holiday weekend; outdoor plans may need indoor backups.

The Mississippi Department of Human Services announced a $5 million investment to expand child care for low-income families, the agency said. Executive Director Bob Anderson discussed the move in an exclusive interview with WLBT.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is urging motorists to check its free MDOT Traffic app or MDOTtraffic.com for live road conditions and traffic slowdowns before traveling for the Memorial Day weekend.

Organizers announced the lineup for the Burnside Music Fest, set for Saturday, June 6, in historic downtown Ripley, Mississippi. Activities begin at noon and live music starts at 2 p.m., organizers said.

Organizers announced the lineup for the Burnside Music Fest on Saturday, June 6, in Historic Downtown Ripley. They said the event will include a full day of music, food, vendors and a rib cookoff.

The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor told graduates to never consider any job beneath them and to work hard in everything they do, the office said.

A warm front moving north on Friday could produce one or two severe storms mainly along the Tennessee River, with damaging winds and a possible tornado risk, forecasters said.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation and engineering consultant Garver received the top honor from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Mississippi for the I-10 Diamondhead Interchange Improvement Project, MDOT said.