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Forecasters say above-normal temperatures will continue into Saturday with a high chance of showers and thunderstorms along a cold front that could offer limited drought relief. Much cooler conditions are expected Sunday through Tuesday before temperatures rise slightly next week.

A bill pushed by State Auditor Shad White that would make illegal immigration a state crime is headed to the governor’s desk, and White says it could reduce taxpayer costs and expand cooperation with ICE.

Volunteers turned out Saturday for a Tippah County debris cleanup, but Ripley Main Street said the need for help remains and urged churches, civic groups and individuals to volunteer.

City of Ripley officials said contracting crews will make their final rounds to remove debris from Winter Storm Fern and urged residents to place remaining debris at the curb.

A social media post expressed sympathy for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Jimerson’s family, friends and the surrounding community.

Craig Greer has been appointed as the new budget director, bringing extensive experience to the role, officials announced.

Showers and thunderstorms forecast for the day began developing over Arkansas, KNQA reported at 12:38 p.m. The station said the line of storms should break into isolated cells and that the chance of severe weather is low but not ruled out.

Twenty years after a deadly tornado outbreak, the region remembers the lives lost and the powerful storms that reshaped the area.

The Tupelo Police Department said Deputy Michael Jimerson gave his life in the line of duty and extended thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, the department said.

A simulated radar loop indicates a low-end chance for strong to severe storms tomorrow afternoon into the early evening, the post said. The message also urged residents to carry umbrellas as a wet end to the week is expected.