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The Tupelo Police Department said it held its 2025 annual awards banquet to recognize officers and staff, presenting Officer of the Year to James Hood among other departmental honors.

Minister Crayton is sponsoring a Tenderloin Friday lunch at the St. John Annex Building in Ripley this week, organizers said. The $10 meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Organizers have scheduled a Giving Day for April 9 to support students and help repair campus spaces damaged by a recent ice storm, they said.

The Booneville Police Department said Detective Capt. Courtney was honored with the 2025 Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award, praising the officer’s service and leadership.

The National Weather Service in Memphis urged residents to have a way to receive alerts any time and to seek shelter immediately if a Tornado Warning is issued.

Donate Life Mississippi says artists have until March 16 to submit artwork for its “Draw Your HeART” campaign. Rules and entry details are available via a QR code or at https://bit.ly/3LVL72M.

The college said its workforce project manager spoke with adult education students about training programs and career paths available through its workforce department.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation advised drivers to test car batteries and shared step-by-step jump-start instructions ahead of National Battery Day.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation says a crash on Interstate 10 at Miss. 609/Ocean Springs Exit 50 has blocked the two right westbound lanes and closed the ramp to Miss. 609 northbound.

Mississippi has been approved only for public assistance after the January winter storm, while the state’s request for individual assistance remains under review, officials said.