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FEMA said Individual Assistance is available to residents of Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River and Stone counties following Tropical Storm Arthur. Applicants should use disaster number DR-4930 and can apply online, by phone or through the FEMA app.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said a stretch of U.S. Highway 49 in Yazoo County has been dedicated as the Col. Donnell Berry Memorial Highway. The department’s post said Berry served more than 35 years with the Mississippi Highway Patrol and the Department of Public Safety.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety Driver Service Bureau says drivers can save time by scheduling appointments online for license renewals, new licenses and other services.

West College Street is temporarily closed near U.S. 45 because of a structure fire, local officials said. Motorists are urged to use alternate routes until further notice.

Ripley Main Street announced it is accepting applications through Aug. 31, 2026, for local artisans to occupy retail space and participate in workshops and events at Brown & Covington.

Students are set to move into residence halls on Aug. 12 and 13, with officials urging them to review check-in details and packing lists.

The state’s online portal, access.ms.gov, is reminding residents to check and update income, household and address information as families prepare for the school year.

Forecasters say increasing humidity, not extreme temperatures, is likely to prompt heat advisories late this week, and the pattern could continue through the middle of next week.

A social media post said the group enjoyed teaching young people to keep Mississippi clean and noted the involvement of ‘Myrtle.’ A notice attached to the post said the content was unavailable.

Disaster Service Centers opened in four counties to help residents affected by the May 6-7 storms, officials said. Centers offer in-person meetings with MEMA, FEMA and SBA specialists and applicants should use disaster number DR-4922.