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The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged residents to follow local National Weather Service offices for warnings and to check the free MDOT Traffic app for road conditions.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation held its annual State Equipment Operators Roadeo at the Gulfport Sportsplex on Thursday, July 16, the agency said. Winners from the state event will advance to the Southeastern Regional Equipment Operators Training Conference and Roadeo Oct. 6-8 in Hampton, Virginia, MDOT said.

The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor said the Department of Education cannot guarantee teachers receive funds to equip classrooms before students return and will issue a follow-up report to last year’s review.

Police said Reid M. Raines, 27, and Olivia S. Adams, 21, were arrested after a West Main Street storage building was reported burglarized on July 10. A judge set bond at $10,000 each and the case will go to a Lee County grand jury.

Chad D. Burleson, 30, was arrested July 18 and initially charged with aggravated assault. The charge was upgraded to first-degree murder after the victim died, the Tupelo Police Department said.

Forecasters say a marginal and a slight risk for severe weather is expected tomorrow evening through early Wednesday, with damaging winds and heavy rain the primary threats. Heat headlines will continue through tomorrow.

Forecasters said heat indices could reach 110 to 115 degrees in the Delta and up to 110 degrees elsewhere, and officials urged residents to stay hydrated and avoid leaving children or pets in vehicles.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said Tropical Depression Two is expected to become a tropical storm later today and could bring flash flooding to the Gulf Coast and southern Mississippi through Friday.

Members of the Mississippi Highway Patrol achieved top finishes in various events at Lawfit 2026, highlighting their athleticism and team strength.

The Buena Vista Water Department says it has shut off water service in the Buena Vista area while crews repair a busted line on CR 703. The department estimates the work will take about 60 to 90 minutes.