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Program officials said Cadet Class 70 thanked Gov. Tate Reeves and First Lady Elee Reeves for hosting the class. With graduation approaching, 54 cadets remain and officials praised their dedication and the work of TAC officers.

State Auditor Shad White told graduates that family is the most meaningful thing in life, citing a report his office produced on the taxpayer cost of fatherlessness in Mississippi. He said graduates will accomplish much but that starting a family can be among their most meaningful choices.

Allen “Fred” Johnston tests concrete at the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s District 3 materials lab in Yazoo City to ensure samples meet specifications, the department said. MDOT said his work helps keep the state’s highways safe and durable.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said entrance and exit ramps at I-59 Exit 67A in Hattiesburg will close intermittently beginning 8 a.m. May 20 for joint sealing tied to an interstate resurfacing project. Closures will occur one at a time in two- to six-hour intervals.

The Emergency Retention Fund provided short-term aid that allowed a student to remain enrolled after she lost federal assistance at 18, program officials said.

NEMCC Adult Education said Haley Hollimon returned to finish a high school equivalency she paused at 19 and is now pursuing a career in nursing.

Sixth graders at Booneville Middle School marked the completion of the D.A.R.E. program with a ceremony and celebration, including certificates and a skating party.

Authorities in Mississippi confiscated nearly 460 pounds of methamphetamine, marijuana, and cocaine during a routine inspection on Interstate 22. One suspect was arrested, officials said.

Burnside Music Fest organizers said Tita’s Tacos & Tamales will serve street tacos, tamales and other fresh-made items at the festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in historic downtown Ripley.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged drivers to check their back seats and shared safety tips after citing a NoHeatstroke.org report that 57% of child hot-car deaths in the state involved children being forgotten in vehicles.