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Meteorologists say a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) for severe storms will continue across much of the Mid-South on Monday, with damaging winds the primary threat and large hail and heavy rain as secondary hazards.

Forecasters say a Marginal (Level 1 of 5) risk for severe storms is expected Monday across the Mid-South, with the main threats being damaging winds, heavy downpours and isolated hail.

District Attorney Jason D. Herring attended the Prentiss County TRIAD and Sheriff’s Department Senior Citizens Appreciation Day and urged caution against phone, text and online scams, he said.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said crews have completed two bridges and the deck on a third and are finishing roadway work on the State Route 16/149 replacements across the Yazoo River Floodway Channels.

Burnside Music Fest organizers said Southern Squeeze will offer lemonades, dirty sodas and specialty drinks on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in historic downtown Ripley, Mississippi.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged drivers to slow down, yield and leave at least 3 feet of clearance for bicyclists as Bike Safety Month winds down, saying state law allows passing in no-passing zones when it is safe.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation posted photos and urged motorists to watch for all wildlife, including alligators, as part of a National Alligator Day message.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged fans to download its Traffic App to plan travel as Mississippi State, Southern Miss and Ole Miss begin NCAA Division I baseball regional play.

Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant staff delivered lunch to Tupelo police officers and staff, expressing community support.

Nighttime resurfacing and milling will affect sections of Second Street and Highway 145 starting Monday, June 1, and is expected to last three to four weeks, the Police Department said.