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The westbound exit ramp from Interstate 22 to Mississippi 30 west at Exit 61 will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said. MDOT urged motorists to slow down and watch for roadside workers.

Forecasters say a typical summertime pattern will return next week, with highs in the low- to mid-90s and heat index values near or above 105 degrees. Daily afternoon thunderstorms are also expected.

Temperatures were more moderate this weekend than forecast earlier, but forecasters say a warming trend will push midweek heat indexes to 105 to 110.

Blue Mountain Christian University honored David W. Greer on Aug. 8 for his leadership as cybersecurity and network administrator, saying he has maintained the campus network for more than 800 faculty, staff and students since 2016.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged motorists to make safe choices at intersections during National Stop on Red Week, saying red-light running has real victims behind the statistics.

State Route 19 will be closed between East Hospital Road and State Route 16 in Neshoba County from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, for tree removal, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said.

Officials from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation described AMBER, Endangered Missing Child, Silver and Blue alert programs at a Hinds County Citizens Academy session, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety said.

Organizers said the Tippah County Fair will offer local performers, the Bearden Pro Rodeo and midway rides tonight as a family-oriented evening of tradition and community pride.

Blue Mountain Christian University said crews made progress this week on the Center for Grace and Healing, advancing interior ceiling and lab work and beginning exterior hardscape and ADA ramp work.

Visit Mississippi urged motorists to buckle seat belts during Elvis Week in a social media post tying the message to Elvis Presley’s Tupelo roots, the agency said.