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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.

A report from a state office found 75% of Mississippi teachers began last school year without access to classroom supply funds. The Mississippi Department of Education said it will make EEF funds available to teachers on July 15, 2026.

Forecasters said the heat wave will persist through Tuesday with heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees Fahrenheit and limited overnight relief.

Blue Mountain Christian University said its Reunion Weekend brought alumni and friends together to celebrate milestones, honor legacies and recognize the Class of 1976 as this year’s 50-year class.