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The Mississippi Department of Transportation posted an update saying it is carrying out multi-county work on State Route 15 and safety and paving projects across a district that spans 16 counties, MDOT said.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said Trailer Safety Week begins today and warned that some trailers are not verified to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The department and industry groups urged buyers to look for a compliance decal from the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers.

Forecasters say heat and humidity will spike to a Level 3 of 4 risk Tuesday across most of the Mid-South and will persist through late week. They urged residents to prepare, check on neighbors and avoid leaving children or pets in vehicles.

The Burnside Music Festival kicks off today at noon in Downtown Ripley with live music, arts vendors, and food trucks.

Organizers said Burnside Fest will have free admission and free parking, and encouraged attendees to bring lawn chairs while asking that outside coolers remain at home.

Online bidding for a guitar signed by 2025 performers closes at 10 p.m., and a second instrument signed by 2026 performers will be auctioned live at the festival, organizers said.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety posted a YouTube video showing training for Cadet Class 70, which the department said includes 54 cadets at the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy.

A recent post said heat indices will rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit by midweek and remain high through the end of the week, urging people to stay safe.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation designated June 6 as Secure Your Load Day and urged motorists to properly secure items on and in vehicles this summer, the agency said.

FEMA said residents in counties affected by the Jan. 23-27 winter storms have five days to apply for assistance online, by phone, through the FEMA app or at Disaster Service Centers.