SUMMARY: The State-imposed boil water notice for the City of Pearl, Mississippi has been lifted. The Mississippi State Department of Health issued the notice on June 27 after detecting E. coli in water samples. City officials reported that they identified the contamination source and submitted new, clear samples. The notice was lifted on June 29, and officials expressed gratitude to dedicated employees for resolving the issue.

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SUMMARY: Jackson police are investigating a shooting at The Park at Inverness apartment complex on Ridgewood Road that occurred on Saturday, June 29. Detective Tommie Brown stated that the incident involved multiple suspects in the parking lot, but no injuries have been reported. Neighbors observed four boys fleeing the scene while firing shots, leaving several bullet casings on the ground. Buildings and vehicles were damaged in the incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Jackson Police Department or Crime Stoppers.

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SUMMARY: Hot temperatures and high humidity are set to persist in Columbus, Mississippi, through the weekend, with afternoon rain chances. Saturday will see mid-90s temperatures and heat indices up to 105 degrees. Sunday continues the heat and humidity, potentially reaching 110 degrees, with an afternoon chance of scattered showers as a front moves through. This front will bring drier weather by Monday but the heat will intensify next week, affecting July 4th celebrations. Additionally, Tropical Storm Beryl is likely to become a hurricane by late Sunday or Monday, impacting central and western Caribbean regions with strong winds and rough seas.

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