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Meaghann Sheffield earned a high school equivalency diploma, Northeast Mississippi Community College said. She is enrolled in the college’s WIOA Gateway Youth Program.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said on the second day of its Star-Spangled Sign celebrations for America250 that motorists should secure coolers, chairs and other items before travel to prevent them from falling into roadways.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said nine children have died from heatstroke in vehicles this year and urged motorists never to leave children or pets alone in cars.

BMCU says its RN-to-BSN track is designed for working nurses looking to advance careers, expand opportunities and lead with confidence. The school provided application and tuition links.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced that its offices, including all Driver Service Bureaus, will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026, for Independence Day and will reopen Monday, July 6.

The National Weather Service in Memphis urged residents to hydrate and avoid leaving children or pets in cars from noon to 8 p.m., and to prepare for storms from 2 to 9 p.m.

As Independence Day approaches, the Mississippi Department of Transportation emphasizes the importance of tire safety, especially for holiday travel. Experts recommend routine maintenance to stay road-ready.

The National Weather Service on July 1, 2026, upgraded portions of central, northern and eastern Mississippi to a Slight Risk for severe storms, warning of damaging winds and isolated severe thunderstorms mainly between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m.

The National Weather Service in Memphis asked residents to submit storm reports online at weather.gov/meg/submitstormreport. The office said the reports help issue and verify warnings and convey ongoing threats.

The Tupelo Police Department said Capt. Beth Smith completed Session 298 of the FBI National Academy, a 10-week leadership program in Quantico. Smith joined the department in 2003 and now commands the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit.