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Gabriel Girner, 24, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday in Alcorn County, the district attorney’s office said.

The Tupelo Police Department said school resource officers concluded a weeklong Summer D.A.R.E. Camp with field trips, activities and a medical helicopter demonstration. The department thanked community partners and parents for their support.

BMCU said it is offering an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) track with hands-on training, experienced faculty and a Christ-centered foundation. Prospective students can apply online and view tuition details on the university website.

A weather advisory warned of an elevated flash-flood threat across much of Mississippi from noon through midnight Tuesday, with 3 to 5 inches of rain possible and roads likely to flood.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation posted a playful safety message featuring children of MDOT employees and urged drivers to use the MDOT Traffic app for summer travel.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said Rock of Ages Ministries donated First Responder Bibles to its Chaplain Program, which will distribute them to first responders across the state.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation says two inside left lanes of I-55 northbound at State Route 463 are temporarily closed for emergency concrete repair. Traffic remains passable in the right lane.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said in a social media post that four staffers were selected as July employees of the month: Captain Demetrius Hawthorne, Jeffery Myers, Toniann Rebick and Risa Turpin.

The college released a six-minute video featuring adult education students who say the program transformed their lives, and warned that the proposed 2027 federal budget would eliminate WIOA Title II funding, the college said.

Many teachers across the state are encountering issues with the new ClassWallet program, including delays, limited vendors, and training access, raising concerns about timely fund use.