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The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged drivers to slow down, yield and leave at least 3 feet of clearance for bicyclists as Bike Safety Month winds down, saying state law allows passing in no-passing zones when it is safe.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation posted photos and urged motorists to watch for all wildlife, including alligators, as part of a National Alligator Day message.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged fans to download its Traffic App to plan travel as Mississippi State, Southern Miss and Ole Miss begin NCAA Division I baseball regional play.

Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant staff delivered lunch to Tupelo police officers and staff, expressing community support.

Nighttime resurfacing and milling will affect sections of Second Street and Highway 145 starting Monday, June 1, and is expected to last three to four weeks, the Police Department said.

Oxford police say license plate readers and traffic cameras helped track a vehicle across several states that led to the arrest of two people in a burglary that netted more than $140,000 in jewelry.

A public safety message warned that temperatures inside a vehicle can rise quickly and urged people to never leave children, pets or vulnerable adults inside, saying “Stop. Look. Lock.”

Pontotoc County said the Disaster Service Center at the Pontotoc County Agri-Center will be closed Saturday, May 30, and will reopen Monday, June 1. The county said residents can apply to FEMA online, by phone or via the FEMA App.

Burnside Music Fest organizers thanked CB&S Bank for supporting the 2026 festival, citing the bank’s continued investment in the community and downtown Ripley.

Organizers said Chicken Salad Chick will be a food vendor at the 2026 Burnside Music Fest in Historic Downtown Ripley, offering chicken salad, sandwiches and other items during a day of Hill Country blues.