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The Exchange Club of Jackson named Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Chad Turner its 2025 Trooper of the Year, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety said. The department praised his dedication and also congratulated other nominees.

Education advocates say Mississippi directs a bigger share of its education dollars to administration than other Southern states and should redirect funds to classrooms and teacher pay.

MDOT said it featured Lillie Minor, administration manager for its Right of Way Division, noting she oversees contracts and daily office operations.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation warned that portions of the state could see severe weather through the evening of May 6 and urged drivers to check live road conditions, MDOT said.

Christopher Jones Sr., 61, was arrested May 6 after officers said they found an alleged felony amount of crack cocaine during a March 30 traffic stop on Auburn Road, the Tupelo Police Department said.

Police officers and community leaders spent time with children at Nathaniel Place Apartments, fostering positive relationships through games and conversation.

Forecasters said morning showers and extensive cloud cover limited storm development across the Mid-South. They warned counties in northern Mississippi remain at risk if sunshine returns, with damaging winds the primary threat.

A Warn-on-Forecast System run indicates storms could initiate in a highlighted area if a frontal boundary stalls; the model also shows strong convective inhibition.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has recognized four employees as May Employees of the Month for their outstanding work.

Emergency officials said residents should leave early or take protective actions when a hurricane threatens, warning that delays can increase danger.