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Authorities said Zykerian Quentavius Magee was cleared as a subject in an officer-involved shooting, while Cortavion Dewayne Hobbs remains wanted and believed to be armed.

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said Cortavion Dewayne Hobbs is wanted and believed to be armed and dangerous in connection with an officer-involved shooting June 8 in Mount Olive.

The city of Ripley said it will hold a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, launching near Ripley High School and visible from much of the southern part of town.

Ripley Main Street says an open-mic night will be held June 19 at The Cut-Off in downtown Ripley. Performers can sign up by scanning a QR code.

The National Weather Service in Memphis says multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms are expected through tomorrow, with a marginal (level 1 of 5) risk for severe storms today.

Showers and storms are expected Tuesday, prompting a Flood Watch for parts of northwest Tenn., while a Heat Advisory warns of triple-digit heat indices through the end of the week, the National Weather Service in Memphis said.

NEMCC Adult Education said it continues to enroll students seeking a high school equivalency diploma and encouraged prospective learners to apply online. The program provided a direct enrollment link.

The office said the interns worked with senior auditors, assisted in preparing audit reports and took part in audit-related activities to support its mission.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says residents in counties hit by the Jan. 23-27 winter storms have three days left to apply for assistance. Applications are accepted online, by phone, via the FEMA app or at disaster service centers in 13 counties.

The Mid-South can expect more rain and thunderstorms through Monday and Tuesday, with saturated grounds increasing flood risks, officials warn.