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The National Weather Service in Memphis warned that a heatwave will continue through Tuesday with heat index values above 105 degrees Fahrenheit, issuing an Extreme Heat Warning for the Delta and a Heat Advisory for the rest of the Mid-South.

Tupelo police say a person shot inside a vehicle at a Shell station died after being taken to a hospital, and a suspect has been taken into custody.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warned the Mid‑South will remain in an extreme heat wave through Tuesday, with conditions expected to peak Tuesday. A Heat Advisory is in effect Sunday and more advisories or warnings are likely.

GoMDOT is offering free hurricane preparedness checklists on its website and urged residents to make plans before storms are named.

The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, warned of heat indices above 105 degrees Fahrenheit from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and said readings above 110 degrees are possible Monday and Tuesday.

Dr. Michael J. Megelsh, an assistant professor at Blue Mountain Christian University, received the Faculty Member of the Year award for his contributions to scholarship, teaching, and Christian education.

College students were invited to apply to a virtual volunteer program for the 2026-27 school year, an announcement said. Applications are due July 20.

A Heat Advisory is in effect Saturday for western portions of the Mid-South, with heat index values expected between 105 and 108 degrees Fahrenheit, the advisory said.

BMCU said the milestone brings the project closer to opening a facility to train future healthcare professionals and thanked supporters.

The I-55 northbound ramp to I-220 South (Exit 104) will be closed from midnight to 4 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, for permanent striping work, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said.