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The Mississippi Department of Human Services said daily physical activity supports strength, balance and independence and directed older adults to its website for services.

A 24-year-old Tupelo man was arrested May 17 and charged with aggravated domestic violence after officers investigated a May 8 alleged assault, the Tupelo Police Department said.

Erion M. Bass, 22, was arrested and charged with one count of felony shoplifting after a May 11 incident at a store on Tom Watson Drive, the Tupelo Police Department said. A judge set bond at $5,000.

The HRRR weather model indicates the most intense storms will occur along and west of the Mississippi River this afternoon, then weaken in the evening with rain lingering into Wednesday morning.

Forecasters say a cold front will bring cooler air after a hot, muggy Tuesday. Highs are expected to fall into the low 80s and upper 70s through Saturday before warming again.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged residents to visit museums across the state for International Museum Day and said it is offering a free State Highway Map to help plan trips.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation says the I-55 northbound ramp to I-220 south (Exit 104) will be closed from midnight May 27 until 6 a.m. June 17 for bridge overlay and end-wall repairs.

The MLK Dream Team said it will hold a Juneteenth Freedom Day celebration June 19 at Ripley Main Street featuring live music, vendors and family activities. Organizers said preorders for event T-shirts are due in early June.

Forecasters said showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop along and ahead of a cold front Tuesday afternoon west of the Mississippi River. A few storms may become strong to severe, with damaging winds possible.

NEMCC says its graduation tonight will honor perseverance and second chances as AE HSE graduates mark achievements and look toward new opportunities.