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An online announcement says a new rotation of classes to prepare students for a high school equivalency diploma begins Wednesday, June 10, at 8 a.m.; the post included a registration link.

Hurricane season runs June 1 through Nov. 30, and MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney urged residents to take steps now — before storms reach the Gulf.

The National Weather Service issued a slight risk for severe storms for parts of the state on June 1, 2026, warning of damaging winds and hail.

Meteorologists predict two separate storm systems on Monday, bringing the threat of damaging winds and large hail.

The National Weather Service in Memphis says the area is expected to reach its first 90-degree day this afternoon, with high humidity pushing heat index values near 100 degrees in parts of the Mid-South.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged riders and drivers to prepare for summer motorcycle travel, recommending training, proper licensing and DOT-compliant helmets, the agency said.

Flexi Parts Articulated will sell colorful articulated 3-D printed figures at the Burnside Music Fest in downtown Ripley on Saturday, June 6, 2026, organizers said.

Meteorologists say a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) for severe storms will continue across much of the Mid-South on Monday, with damaging winds the primary threat and large hail and heavy rain as secondary hazards.

Forecasters say a Marginal (Level 1 of 5) risk for severe storms is expected Monday across the Mid-South, with the main threats being damaging winds, heavy downpours and isolated hail.

District Attorney Jason D. Herring attended the Prentiss County TRIAD and Sheriff’s Department Senior Citizens Appreciation Day and urged caution against phone, text and online scams, he said.