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The National Weather Service in Memphis said a heat advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, with heat indices expected to exceed 105 degrees Fahrenheit.

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said the two men were located and arrested early June 9 without further incident. They had been sought in connection with a June 8 officer-involved shooting in Mount Olive.

Cortavious and Cortavion Hobbs, wanted in connection with an officer-involved shooting, were found and taken into custody without incident, according to authorities.

The Mississippi Department of Human Services will launch the ConnectEBT mobile app for SNAP clients on June 11, 2026, adding automatic blocks on online and out-of-state purchases and three user-managed security controls, the agency said.

The Michigan Department of Transportation said it was saddened by the loss of state Rep. Bo Brown, who represented District 70 and began serving in the legislature in 2020.

Six Tupelo Police Department officers completed crisis intervention training last week, the department said, highlighting the program’s role in de-escalation and connecting people to care.

Authorities said Zykerian Quentavius Magee was cleared as a subject in an officer-involved shooting, while Cortavion Dewayne Hobbs remains wanted and believed to be armed.

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said Cortavion Dewayne Hobbs is wanted and believed to be armed and dangerous in connection with an officer-involved shooting June 8 in Mount Olive.

The city of Ripley said it will hold a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, launching near Ripley High School and visible from much of the southern part of town.

Ripley Main Street says an open-mic night will be held June 19 at The Cut-Off in downtown Ripley. Performers can sign up by scanning a QR code.