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Visit Mississippi Executive Director Rochelle Hicks offered summer road-trip recommendations on the podcast ‘The Extra Mile.’ She noted the Natchez Trace Parkway was the fourth most-visited national park in 2025, the National Park Service said.

BMCU said its Emergency Retention Fund helps students who fall just short of need-based aid cover sudden expenses so they can continue their education.

A reminder on the website says users can search the Non-Profit Spending Dashboard under the “Reports” tab to find nonprofits that received taxpayer funds over the past five years and the state agency that provided the money.

A notice said the Disaster Service Center at the Northeast Community Center in Alcorn County will be closed until June 1. The notice said people can apply to FEMA online, by phone or through the FEMA app.

The Arkansas Department of Transportation will hold an open house May 28 to gather public feedback on proposed rehabilitation plans for the Highway 49 Mississippi River Bridge, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation highlighted Tom Gurley as its District 2 fiscal administrator, saying he has helped keep northern Mississippi projects running efficiently during 15 years with the agency.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation told fans traveling to Oklahoma City to use its free MDOT Traffic App as Mississippi State heads to what the post called the program’s first Women’s College World Series appearance, the agency said in a social media post.

The Tupelo Police Department said recent rain and wet park conditions forced cancellation of the May 29 “Let’s Ride” bicycle safety event and that a new date will be announced, the department said.

Blue Mountain Christian University said it celebrated members of its honor societies, recognizing their scholarship, leadership and accomplishments.

Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program said in a social media post that it is encouraging adults to finish diplomas, build skills and create new opportunities by enrolling in its programs.