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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said its offices, including all Driver Service Bureaus, will be closed Monday, April 27, 2026, in observance of Confederate Memorial Day. The department said offices will reopen Tuesday.

An ongoing storm affected Calhoun County as WoFS highlighted two areas where initial supercells could form. WoFS advised residents to stay weather aware this afternoon through tonight.

Blue Mountain Christian University’s Student Body Association said Ayla Stowe won the 2026 Crowned in Grace pageant on Friday, April 24. The association named London McAdams first alternate and Macy Bain second alternate.

Organizers said a free open gym tomorrow will be led by Skye Da Costa, a former Ripley assistant coach and current member of the Blue Mountain Christian University coaching staff. The session is open to anyone and is not a club or travel program.

A cold front will push rain and a few thunderstorms through the region today, with forecasters saying North Mississippi could see as much as 1 inch of rain that is unlikely to ease drought conditions.

Forecasters say a cold front will bring increased chances of showers and sporadic thunderstorms overnight and into tomorrow, with rounds of rain moving northwest to southeast.

Both directions of the Old Byram Road bridge over I-55 in Hinds County will be closed starting April 27 for bridge repairs, lasting until June 8.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said it held its annual Equipment Operators Roadeo for District 2 at the district headquarters in Batesville on April 16, giving operators a chance to demonstrate vehicle-handling and heavy-equipment skills.

Summit organizers said the event will bring public safety officials and leaders from across Mississippi together May 19-22 for networking, idea-sharing and training. Registration is free.

S Squared Studio will hold an official ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, April 24, at 10 a.m. at 114 South Main Street in downtown Ripley, the studio said.