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Organizers urged attendees to enjoy the Blue Suede Cruise safely and said officers will be on hand throughout the weekend. They provided a nonemergency contact and reminded people to call 911 in an emergency.

Taquon Garth pleaded guilty and was given three consecutive 20-year terms for a 2021 shooting that killed three people, the district attorney’s office said.

Organizers said they will convert a building across from The Cut-Off into Brown & Covington, a community creative space for local artisans and inclusive pottery classes, with plans to open later this year.

The Biden administration has announced a federal effort to combat Medicaid fraud, highlighting recent findings of improper payments and misuse of funds.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said Disaster Survivor Assistance centers in five counties will close Saturday, May 2, while new centers will open in nine other counties Monday, May 4.

Taquon Garth pleaded guilty May 1 to three manslaughter charges in a July 24, 2021, shooting that killed three people and was given consecutive 20-year terms, the district attorney’s office said.

NEMCC said its Adult Education graduation will be May 18 at 6 p.m. in the Bonner Arnold Coliseum. Invitations have been mailed and graduates must register online.

Forecasters say rain chances will increase tomorrow, but an abundance of low-level dry air could limit precipitation. Light showers are more likely overnight before a dry, cool weekend.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is seeking proposals to relocate and preserve the State Highway 42 Bridge No. 76.2 at Bogue Homa Creek. Formal proposals are due May 29, 2026.

The Tupelo Police Department said it has been re-accredited by the Mississippi Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission through the state Department of Public Safety. The department said the accreditation affirms compliance with statewide standards and has been maintained for more than a decade.