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The Mississippi Department of Transportation says a segment of State Route 57 was designated the Purple Heart Highway July 2 to honor Rawleigh X.L. Bradley, a World War II and Korean War veteran.

The National Weather Service in Memphis said heavy rainfall remains a concern overnight and urged residents to pass along any reports and check for flood advisories.

A bicyclist was fatally struck early July 8 on West Chambers Drive, and police say the driver fled. The Booneville Police Department is asking the public for help.

The Mississippi Department of Education told the state auditor in June it will release EEF funds to teachers on July 15, 2026, the auditor’s office said. Auditor Shad White says teachers should have EEF cards before professional development days.

Forecasters say the area has been upgraded to a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms from 10 p.m. Thursday to 7 a.m. Friday, with damaging wind gusts possible.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation says an updated Hurricane Evacuation Guide is available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese at GoMDOT.com/Hurricanes.

BMCU said it is accepting applications for its RN-to-BSN track and that classes start soon. The program is described as flexible and designed for working nurses.

Forecasters say heavy rain will begin late Thursday night and continue into Friday, with stronger storms capable of producing localized flash flooding and severe microbursts.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration will host an open forum July 14 to present conceptual designs and gather public input on proposed improvements to U.S. 80 in Brandon, MDOT said.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation highlighted Engineer-in-Training Noah Brandon, who works in its District 2 Materials Lab and serves as a first lieutenant in the Mississippi National Guard, the agency said.