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Kelvin L. Phillips, 34, of Tupelo was arrested and charged after a March report that his alleged victim’s missing credit card was used multiple times, the Tupelo Police Department said.

Tupelo Police Department said it assisted with the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run at Fairpark, helping escort the ‘Flame of Hope’ carried into the city by Jeff Bell of Olive Branch.

Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program thanked its instructors for their dedication and impact during Teacher Appreciation Week, the program said in a social media post.

Governor Tate Reeves has proclaimed May as Older Americans Month in Mississippi, emphasizing the importance of supporting seniors’ health and independence.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said a traffic switch at the State 15/16 roundabout in Philadelphia will begin May 7 and continue through Nov. 1, 2026, with lane openings, closures and detours.

Alderius Rashad Morrow pleaded guilty May 4 and was given a 40-year term with 28 years suspended, leaving 12 years to serve, the District Attorney’s Office said.

The National Weather Service in Memphis said portions of the Mid-South are in a Slight (level 2 of 5) risk for severe storms on Tuesday and Wednesday, with threats of damaging winds, a few tornadoes and heavy rain.

A high-resolution model loop suggests morning showers and thunderstorms will weaken by noon Tuesday. The model indicates storms will develop along a cold front and move into the Mid-South Tuesday night.

A major water line was accidentally cut, leaving the majority of Ripley without water. Crews are on site and officials expect service to be restored in about an hour.

MEMA said it has received reports of people charging storm victims $150 to complete FEMA and SBA assistance applications and urged residents to use the agency’s website for official help. The agency said neither FEMA, the Small Business Administration nor MEMA charge to fill out forms.