Mississippi

Organizers released a festival map showing parking, the stage, a VIP tent, food trucks, vendors and the BBQ Cookoff ahead of the Burnside Music Festival on Saturday, part of celebrations marking 100 years of the Burnside legacy, organizers said.

The Emergency Retention Fund says small financial setbacks should not force students to leave school and is asking for donations to provide immediate relief.

A report from the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor says its Project Momentum initiative identified more than $330 million in potential annual savings and found specific losses tied to leases and state-owned land.

Missouri is marking Summer Safety Day while the National Weather Service says lightning fatalities peak in summer; the agency reported 20 U.S. deaths from lightning in 2025 and urged people to review safety guidance.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation told fans to download its traffic app before weekend road games as Ole Miss heads to Auburn and Mississippi State travels to Athens.

Jackson’s Cathead Jam kicks off today, and Visit Jackson, Mississippi, said it will highlight George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners on digital boards while urging attendees to designate drivers and avoid distracted driving.

The Burnside Music Festival returns to Ripley this weekend to mark what organizers call R.L. Burnside’s 100th birthday, featuring Hill Country Blues, live music and barbecue, Ripley Main Street said.

June 1 marks the start of hurricane season, and MSEMA has released a new Hurricane Coloring Book for children featuring the Preparedness Robot MEMITE to teach basic safety tips.

Organizers said a new class rotation to help adults earn a high school equivalency diploma begins Wednesday, June 10, at 8 a.m. A registration link was included in the announcement.

Organizers said a Kids Farmers Market will be held on the Square in downtown Ripley from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 6, with youth vendors selling crafts and produce before the Burnside Music Festival.