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Forecasters said a marginal risk for severe storms covers parts of east-central Arkansas and north Mississippi as a complex of storms moves in later this afternoon, with damaging winds the primary threat.

Recent rain, light winds and partial clearing may produce fog overnight across portions of the Mid-South, with a low to medium chance that visibility falls to 1 mile or less in east Arkansas, meteorologists said.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said more than 900 law enforcement officers, firefighters and prosecutors attended the fourth annual Public Safety Summit this week.

The office announced it will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026. Clients can use the Common Web Portal to check notices, upload documents and apply for services, the office said.

The Tupelo Police Department said it has received complaints about Orby guns, gel blasters and splatter guns being used in neighborhoods and urged parents to supervise children and use the toys responsibly.

Organizers of Burnside Music Fest thanked MaxxSouth Broadband for supporting the event, saying community backing helps sustain live music and visitors in historic downtown Ripley.

Burnside Music Fest organizers said The Clay Cat Co. will sell handmade polymer clay earrings and other jewelry at the festival in historic downtown Ripley on Saturday, June 6.

Organizers said the Burnside Music Fest will stage a rib and chicken wing cook-off on June 6 in historic downtown Ripley, featuring live music, entry fees and prizes in both categories.

BMCU said its Emergency Retention Fund offers immediate financial support when students face unexpected hardship, helping them continue their education.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says Disaster Service Centers will open May 26 through June 10 in 13 counties to help residents apply for federal aid after Winter Storm Fern.