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The Mississippi Department of Transportation says the right northbound lane of Interstate 55 between I-20 and High Street (Exit 96B) is closed until about 4 p.m. Aug. 25 for bridge inspection and repairs.

Central District Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons has unveiled ‘The Big Fix,’ a major project to upgrade bridges and roads in Hinds and Rankin counties.

A man accused of stealing property from a vehicle at Barnes Crossing Volkswagen has been charged and ordered held without bond, according to authorities.

Wendell D. Sheffield was arrested in connection with a shoplifting incident at Ollie’s on June 7, 2026, and is awaiting further legal proceedings.

Randy Barrett Kelly received a 30-year sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree murder. The sentence is to be served without parole or early release.

Will Orlando Hadley received a 12-year sentence after trafficking charges in Lee County, with no eligibility for parole or early release, according to court records.

David Jerome Peek, 45, was sentenced Aug. 24 to 30 years with 15 suspended and 15 to serve, followed by five years of supervision, the District Attorney’s Office said.

The Storm Prediction Center maintained a marginal (1 of 5) risk for severe weather Wednesday, citing damaging winds for portions of eastern Arkansas, northwestern Mississippi and the Memphis metro area.

A deep partial lunar eclipse will sweep across much of the Americas Thursday night, reaching roughly 96 percent coverage at maximum, NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio said.

Booneville Police Department said it hosted a two-day Pistol Optics Fundamentals and Proficiency Course Aug. 13-14 with officers from several local agencies and Spearpoint Range.