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State Auditor Shad White delivered the commencement address at Northwest Mississippi Community College, emphasizing integrity and doing what’s right.

Mississippi disaster assistance centers are opening and remaining open across several counties, with a deadline for applications set for June 10.

Organizers said Burnside Music Fest, set for a few weeks from now in downtown Ripley, has a limited number of arts and crafts vendor spots available. Interested local makers, artists and small businesses were directed to sign up online.

A cold front moving in Tuesday afternoon is expected to stall and wobble north and south, keeping daily rain chances above 50 percent through at least Sunday, forecasters said.

NEMCC announced its Adult Education high school equivalency graduation will be held Monday, May 18, at 6 p.m. The college asked graduates and guests to review graduation reminders provided with the announcement.

NEMCC Adult Education says a new class begins Monday, May 18, at 8 a.m., and prospective students can still enroll.

Organizers of Bike Safety Month urged cyclists to inspect their bicycles before each ride, recommending the ABC Quick Check to spot common mechanical problems.

The Storm Prediction Center issued a slight risk for severe thunderstorms Tuesday across northeast Arkansas, the Missouri Bootheel and far west Tennessee, saying large hail and damaging winds are the main threats.

Forecast models indicate the majority of the area will receive at least 1.5 inches of rain through Friday, and forecasters urged residents to be prepared for wet conditions.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol Honor Guard took part in the 45th National Police Officers’ Memorial Service at the U.S. Capitol and assisted families of three Mississippi officers, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety said.