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Organizers said 19Sevn7 Permanent Jewelry will have a booth at the Burnside Music Fest on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in historic downtown Ripley, offering custom-fitted permanent jewelry.

Organizers say the event at Lowe’s Meridian will offer information on preparing for storms and emergencies and connect residents with local resources.

Forecasters warned of several bands of heavy rain moving into northeast Arkansas, with coverage expected to increase through the afternoon and continue through tomorrow morning.

Organizers said a guitar signed by artists who performed at the 2025 Burnside Music Fest is up for auction with proceeds designated for historic downtown Ripley revitalization projects. Bids must be placed in the comments on the festival’s post; the auction ends Saturday, June 6, at 10 p.m.

Organizers said Myers Group Media created BurnsideMusicFest.com to share updates, schedules and announcements for the upcoming festival and thanked the company for supporting downtown Ripley and live music.

Organizers announced that Millie & Co. and S Squared Studio will sell boutique items at the 2026 Burnside Music Fest, which will feature a full day of Hill Country Blues.

The City of Booneville and its police department said they will deploy Axon Outpost automatic license plate recognition cameras at 35 locations in the coming months to aid investigations and public safety.

The Mississippi Public Safety Summit recognized outstanding contributions from law enforcement, first responders, prosecutors, and firefighters, with over 900 attendees this year.

Visit Mississippi Executive Director Rochelle Hicks offered summer road-trip recommendations on the podcast ‘The Extra Mile.’ She noted the Natchez Trace Parkway was the fourth most-visited national park in 2025, the National Park Service said.

BMCU said its Emergency Retention Fund helps students who fall just short of need-based aid cover sudden expenses so they can continue their education.