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Jason D. Herring, district attorney for the First Circuit Court District, thanked five law students for their service this summer, saying they demonstrated professionalism and a commitment to public service, his office said.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced that the Troop H job fair in Meridian has been rescheduled for July 18. The agency said the event will provide information about careers with the department.

Family, friends, and officials gathered in Quitman County to dedicate a section of Highway 322 as the James ‘Jimmy’ Clark Memorial Highway.

The U.S. men’s national team plays Belgium Monday night in the World Cup Round of 16, and a social media post urged fans heading to watch parties to buckle up and arrange a sober driver.

A Drive Smart MS social media post on National Fried Chicken Day told motorists to wait until they are home before eating to avoid distractions.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is accepting public comments on its draft 2027-2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program from July 6 to Aug. 4, MDOT said.

Kierra D. King, 29, was arrested after an investigation into repeated thefts at a North Gloster Street store, police said. A judge ordered her held on a $5,000 bond pending presentation to a grand jury.

Clarence C. Lee, 42, was arrested July 2, 2026, and charged with burglary of a dwelling after an armed individual tried to enter a home on Elderberry Street, the Tupelo Police Department said. A judge ordered a $75,000 bond and the case will be presented to the Lee County grand jury, the department said.

The Tupelo Police Department said School Resource Officers recently ran a Youth Softball Summer Camp to teach skills and provide a week of fun for young athletes.

BMCU said it is accepting applications for an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program aimed at students ready to begin a nursing career. Tuition and application details are available on the school’s website.