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The National Weather Service in Memphis said in a social media post that heat indexes could reach 105 to 109 degrees Fahrenheit today and urged people to take precautions, including staying hydrated and avoiding the sun between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said it held a ribbon cutting and grand opening for a new Troop G facility in Starkville. The agency thanked the Mississippi Legislature, architects, contractors and its internal team and said the investment will serve employees and communities for years.

The American Association of State Troopers launched its 13th annual ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest and asked Mississippians to vote for the Mississippi Highway Patrol to appear on the 2027 AAST calendar.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said crews finished pipe repairs earlier than expected and reopened State Route 43 between Lake Road and Justin Drive at 3:45 p.m. Monday. MDOT had temporarily closed both directions while crews worked.

An advisory says traffic on I-55 at State Route 570 (Exit 18) will be shifted into a head-to-head pattern in the southbound lanes from 2 p.m. June 29 through July 8 for bridge work tied to a resurfacing project.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said it operates 1,191 traffic cameras that stream live views of road conditions, accessible through the MDOT Traffic app and MDOTtraffic.com.

A juvenile was shot Sunday night on North Spring Street and taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, the Tupelo Police Department said. Detectives have identified a person of interest and continue to investigate.

The Tupelo Police Department said Officers Joe Willard and Barrett Walls graduated Friday from the North Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center and will begin the department’s Field Training Program.

The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, said prolonged hot and humid conditions this week will push heat indices above 105 degrees each day and that an Extreme Heat Watch remains in effect amid uncertainty about midweek showers.

Organizers said a free family movie night featuring Robin Williams’ ‘RV’ will be held Friday, July 3, at The Cut-Off in Ripley. The event is sponsored by West Glass Company.