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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.

The National Weather Service in Memphis says multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms are expected through tomorrow, with a marginal (level 1 of 5) risk for severe storms today.

Showers and storms are expected Tuesday, prompting a Flood Watch for parts of northwest Tenn., while a Heat Advisory warns of triple-digit heat indices through the end of the week, the National Weather Service in Memphis said.

NEMCC Adult Education said it continues to enroll students seeking a high school equivalency diploma and encouraged prospective learners to apply online. The program provided a direct enrollment link.

The office said the interns worked with senior auditors, assisted in preparing audit reports and took part in audit-related activities to support its mission.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says residents in counties hit by the Jan. 23-27 winter storms have three days left to apply for assistance. Applications are accepted online, by phone, via the FEMA app or at disaster service centers in 13 counties.

The Mid-South can expect more rain and thunderstorms through Monday and Tuesday, with saturated grounds increasing flood risks, officials warn.

The High-Resolution Rapid Refresh model’s simulated radar indicates storm development over northeast Oklahoma and southeast Kansas that could move into east Arkansas and toward the Mississippi River from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m., the model shows.

A traffic advisory says I-10 westbound will be reduced to a single lane nightly from June 7 to June 21 for sealing operations between the State Route 609/Ocean Springs exit and Lamey Bridge Road.