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Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director Brad White told SuperTalk Mississippi that the next capacity projects include Interstate 55 in Madison and DeSoto counties and State Route 25 in Rankin County.

The S. Lamar Boulevard bridge over State Route 6 in Oxford, Mississippi, is closed for repairs through Saturday, Sept. 15, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said. MDOT said signage will guide drivers and warned motorists to slow down and watch for roadside crews.

Tupelo police said a juvenile was charged with two counts of simple assault and disturbance of a business after two people were hit by splat-gun projectiles May 21 at The Mall at Barnes Crossing.

The Mississippi Partnership is promoting its WIOA Youth Gateway program to help people seeking new career directions, the organization said. Contact information and disability accommodations were included in a news release.

The National Weather Service warned Tuesday that parts of Mississippi could receive 2 to 3 inches of rain in under 3 hours, raising the risk of flash and minor river flooding.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said Disaster Service Centers are open May 26 through June 10 in multiple counties to help residents apply for federal aid after Winter Storm Fern.

A cold front will bring the highest rain chances Friday, May 29, then precipitation should taper off for Saturday and Sunday, forecasters said. The outlook covers Jackson, Jonesboro, Memphis and Tupelo.

This Memorial Day, Americans paused to honor service members who died while serving in the U.S. military and to express gratitude for their sacrifice, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said.

A social media post using the hashtag #DriveSmartMS said Memorial Day is more than the start of summer and urged people to honor fallen service members by reflecting and driving responsibly.

An official forecast says off-and-on showers and occasional thunderstorms are expected across the Mid-South on Memorial Day, with mostly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s.