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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.

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.