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Missouri is marking Summer Safety Day while the National Weather Service says lightning fatalities peak in summer; the agency reported 20 U.S. deaths from lightning in 2025 and urged people to review safety guidance.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation told fans to download its traffic app before weekend road games as Ole Miss heads to Auburn and Mississippi State travels to Athens.

Jackson’s Cathead Jam kicks off today, and Visit Jackson, Mississippi, said it will highlight George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners on digital boards while urging attendees to designate drivers and avoid distracted driving.

The Burnside Music Festival returns to Ripley this weekend to mark what organizers call R.L. Burnside’s 100th birthday, featuring Hill Country Blues, live music and barbecue, Ripley Main Street said.

June 1 marks the start of hurricane season, and MSEMA has released a new Hurricane Coloring Book for children featuring the Preparedness Robot MEMITE to teach basic safety tips.

Organizers said a new class rotation to help adults earn a high school equivalency diploma begins Wednesday, June 10, at 8 a.m. A registration link was included in the announcement.

Organizers said a Kids Farmers Market will be held on the Square in downtown Ripley from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 6, with youth vendors selling crafts and produce before the Burnside Music Festival.

Organizers announced the Saturday lineup for the Burnside Music Festival, with the event beginning at noon and live music starting at 2 p.m. in Historic Downtown Ripley.

Organizers said VIP passes for the Burnside Music Festival remain available and include a festival shirt, signed poster, meet-and-greet with bands, food and two drink tickets.

The U.S. National Weather Service in Memphis said it has launched probabilistic HeatRisk forecasts to show the likelihood that heat conditions will reach higher risk categories. The tool offers town-level probabilities and weekly outlooks, the agency said.