Mississippi

Whimsy On Wheels canceled its scheduled appearance in Ripley because of a permitting issue, The Cut-Off said. The venue apologized to patrons and said it hopes to host the vendor again soon.

FCA said its Game Night 2026 welcomed students to campus with games, fellowship and opportunities to connect, and organizers invited students to next Monday night’s meeting.

Laurie Kesler, director of adult education at NEMCC, said the program helps adults earn credentials, gain confidence and pursue college or better jobs, according to a staff spotlight.

The National Weather Service in Memphis said a brief cooldown is expected tomorrow, but parts of the Delta and northern Mississippi remain under a Heat Advisory for heat indices of 105 F or higher. The office said Wednesday will warm again before conditions ease Thursday into the weekend.

The National Weather Service in Memphis said a Heat Advisory covers portions of the Delta and north Mississippi as temperatures dip slightly for a day. The agency warned hotter conditions are likely to return Wednesday across the Mid-South.

The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor said this summer it found taxpayers paid up to $30.9 million during fiscal 2024 for children reported absent from subsidized childcare and announced multiple guilty pleas in fraud and embezzlement cases.

The food truck will be at The Cut-Off on Tuesday, offering lunch and dinner options from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.