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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said in a social media post that four staffers were selected as July employees of the month: Captain Demetrius Hawthorne, Jeffery Myers, Toniann Rebick and Risa Turpin.

The college released a six-minute video featuring adult education students who say the program transformed their lives, and warned that the proposed 2027 federal budget would eliminate WIOA Title II funding, the college said.

Many teachers across the state are encountering issues with the new ClassWallet program, including delays, limited vendors, and training access, raising concerns about timely fund use.

The Tupelo Police Department said its school resource officers hosted a youth archery summer camp this summer where participants learned archery basics and safety.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration will host an open forum July 14 in Brandon to discuss proposed work on U.S. 80, officials said.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said in a social-media post that July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month and urged drivers to lock their vehicles, citing a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimate that one vehicle is stolen every 48 seconds.

The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, said it canceled a severe thunderstorm watch while a few strong storms remained over north Mississippi. The agency asked residents to report conditions and to watch for receding floodwaters.

A 5:45 p.m. radar update showed several thunderstorms across the Mid-South and a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of southeast Arkansas for 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail, the update said.

Dr. Ashley Coleman, dean of the School of Education at Blue Mountain Christian University, has been approved as a reviewer for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

A Mid-South weather update said a line of strong to severe thunderstorms will move into the region this afternoon and evening, bringing threats of damaging winds, heavy downpours and frequent lightning. The update advised securing outdoor furniture before 4 p.m. and ensuring a way to receive weather alerts if warnings are issued.