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A segment of Highway 46 in Mississippi has been designated as the ‘Joe Eddie Lofton Memorial Highway’ to honor the Vietnam War veteran and Mantee resident.

The city of Ripley will host a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, launching near Ripley High School to mark America’s 250th birthday, the city said.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said crashes on I-10 in Jackson County and a vehicle fire on I-20 in Lauderdale County blocked eastbound lanes Tuesday evening, causing delays.

State Auditor Shad White released a MOGE report last year that the office says documents alleged waste from 2018-2025, including millions spent on diversity, equity and inclusion offices and funding for college programs the report criticizes.

Organizers said Disaster Preparedness Day will be held Saturday, June 26, 2026, at the Lowe’s at 2250 Greenway Drive in Jackson to help residents prepare for storms and emergencies.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warned that a heatwave next week could push heat indices above 110 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday and urged residents to prepare.

Ripley Main Street said downtown Ripley will offer extended shopping, free live music and a fireworks show Friday evening, with food and drinks from local vendors.

A brief advisory warned that temperatures in the Mid-South will rise this weekend and into next week and urged people who will be outdoors to carry plenty of water.

BMCU said it is accepting applications for its RN-to-BSN track and set a July 1 priority deadline. The university provided online links for applications and tuition information.

A review of state spending records shows Mississippi now spends roughly $25 million annually on government travel, vehicles and fuel, outpacing similar-sized states, the review says.