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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.

The Tupelo Police Department said its license plate readers are investigative tools, not mass surveillance, and described access controls and audits to protect privacy.

The City of Tupelo Public Works Department said crews will replace a cross-drain on Walsh Road on Wednesday, July 29, from 8 a.m. to about 3 p.m., with a temporary detour in place.

Blue Mountain Christian University said it was named to the 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll for being transfer-friendly, based on its PTK Connect Transfer Profile.

Heat & Wellness Spa in Ripley, Mississippi, will hold a back-to-school drive and community giveaway on Aug. 1 to collect supplies and help local students, the business said.

Crossroads Rib Shack is celebrating its first anniversary in Ripley with $3 barbecue sandwiches and limited-edition merchandise, Ripley Main Street said. The community organization said the restaurant has become a popular gathering place.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said it is accepting applications for careers statewide through Aug. 29. Applicants can apply online or contact department recruiters for more information, the agency said.