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The Mississippi Department of Transportation says SR 487 will be closed between State Route 35 and Crowder Creek Road from midnight to about 7 a.m. on July 30; drivers should use alternate routes.

The Tupelo Police Department said it held a pinning ceremony to recognize the promotions of Sergeant James Hood and Sergeant Ben Uhiren.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol said it has received a large number of applications for Cadet Class 71 and is providing instruction on proper push-up technique and resting positions for the physical training exam.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warned heat index values could reach 109 degrees this afternoon and urged residents to take precautions against heat illness.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said the entire state is under an Extreme Heat Warning or Heat Advisory for July 28, 2026, with heat index values expected to reach 110 to 115 degrees.

A social media post said new adult education classes will begin Monday, Aug. 10, at 8 a.m. and directed adults to register online for high school equivalency, job skills and career training.

Ripley Main Street said it received a $100,000 New & Expanding Accelerator Grant from The Hartford to open Brown & Covington, a downtown space for makers, entrepreneurs and workforce training.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said a video and free online resources explain how contraflow and evacuation routes work and urged residents to prepare before storms threaten.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warned of dangerous heat across the Mid-South with heat index values as high as 115 degrees and urged residents to take precautions.

Ashley Norman, 53, of Amory, was charged after police say she resisted arrest, threw punches and struck at officers during a July 22 incident on Wallace Street.