Local News

The Mississippi Department of Transportation advised motorists to review trailer components and towing practices in a social media post as summer travel and towing pick up.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warned of possible severe storms and flash flooding from this afternoon through overnight, and heat index values topping 100 across the Mid-South, the agency said.

Forecasters say a low-to-medium chance of severe storms could affect eastern Arkansas, the Missouri Bootheel and West Tennessee, with damaging wind gusts the primary threat. Multiple rounds are possible, beginning Saturday afternoon and continuing into early Sunday.

Forecasters say a low-to-medium chance of severe storms will affect eastern Arkansas, the Missouri Bootheel and West Tennessee Saturday, with multiple rounds possible and damaging wind gusts the main threat.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said maintenance and construction work in District 5 is making significant progress, Commissioner Willie Simmons said.

Storms produced flash flooding in several communities today, and weather reports said the heaviest rain had moved out although standing water may remain on roads.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation said crews repaired a pavement buckle on eastbound Highway 18 near Siwell Road in Hinds County and reopened the road about 9 p.m. June 11. MDOT said crews left ‘bump’ signs in place and will continue monitoring the site.

Dashun J. Cooperwood, 28, was arrested and charged with one count of grand larceny after a stolen trailer was located at a Tupelo shopping center, the Tupelo Police Department said.

Tupelo Police Department said Derek Kimble, 32, was arrested June 10 after being found nude behind a Walmart Neighborhood Market and was charged June 11 with felony indecent exposure. A judge set bond at $15,000 and the Mississippi Department of Corrections placed a hold, the department said.

The Starkville Driver Service Bureau said it will close June 15-21 for relocation and will reopen June 22 at 8 a.m. at 11355 Mississippi 25 in Starkville; online services remain available at dps.ms.gov.