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The Mississippi Driver Service Bureau said it identified an issue that kept some driver’s licenses from scanning at TSA checkpoints and will issue free replacements starting June 23.

A local National Weather Service office said applications are open for its summer student volunteer program, offering college students a chance to work with NWS meteorologists. The office directed applicants to its website for details.

Forecasters say showers and thunderstorms will move through early Wednesday morning, with some storms possibly strong to severe and heavy rain a concern because soils are already saturated.

Forecasters say highs will remain in the low to mid-80s Wednesday before a warmup through the weekend that could push temperatures into the mid-90s by next Monday.

Ripley Main Street announced the Brown & Covington Artisan Accelerator and is accepting applications through Aug. 31, 2026, for four artisans to join its inaugural cohort.

Music at The Cut-Off returns Friday, June 26, with a performance by Trevor Wilson, downtown shopping and a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m., organizers said.

BMCU said its Accelerated BSN track is still accepting applications with a priority deadline of July 1. The university provided links to apply and to its tuition and fee schedule.

Jackson recorded the highest homicide rate in the United States last year, highlighting ongoing challenges with violent crime and its economic impact.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says its county self-reporting links collect storm damage data but are not a substitute for emergency services or a financial assistance application.

A report released by an office analyzed the taxpayer cost of fatherlessness in Mississippi and found children from fatherless homes face higher risks of health problems, school dropout and incarceration, the report said.