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Mississippi officials warned on June 18, 2026, that severe weather could cause traffic signals to malfunction and urged drivers to follow specific rules at intersections. Officials advised treating flashing red lights as stop signs and intersections with no power as four-way stops.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged motorists to stay off flooded roads as Tropical Storm Arthur brings heavy rain, gusty winds and flash flooding to the Gulf Coast, reporting flooding and debris in Pearl River County.

Bartolo Perez-Gomez was arrested and charged with aggravated domestic violence after an alleged assault at a Courtyard Apartments unit, the Tupelo Police Department said.

The National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi, said flash flooding is expected in parts of the state today and urged motorists to avoid flooded roadways.

The Picayune Driver Service Bureau said its office at 917 Goodyear Boulevard in Picayune, Mississippi, is closed today because of inclement weather. The bureau apologized and urged residents to stay safe.

2nd Chance MS is asking businesses and individuals to sponsor its 2026 Party on the Green event to support Mississippi adult education, saying 100% of donations go directly to its programs.

Kaitlynn Bass began her education at Northeast Mississippi Community College Adult Education in August 2025 and made significant progress toward her goals, including earning an internship and planning to study psychology.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said severe storms, including tornadoes, are possible as remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur move across the state and urged residents to identify safe places and know their local National Weather Service office.

Forecast rainfall totals through Saturday have been lowered as the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur take a more southeasterly track, forecasters said. Northeast Mississippi could see the highest amounts, about 1.5 inches.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation recognized Amber Godfrey, an accountant in its Budget Division in Jackson, for her work overseeing project funding, MDOT said. Godfrey has worked for the department for four years and previously worked in healthcare.