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The Mississippi Department of Human Services said it closed offices in seven counties today because of severe inclement weather and urged residents to monitor local alerts and use online options for case documents.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation on Thursday urged motorists in south and central Mississippi to avoid flooded roadways as Tropical Storm Arthur brings heavy rain, gusty winds and flash flooding, MDOT said. The agency listed several state highway locations to avoid and directed drivers to its Traffic app and website for updates.

Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill told The Extra Mile Podcast that the Highway 7 widening project is moving quickly and is vital for driver safety, and she credited cooperation among local and state partners for making the work possible.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency warned that parts of the state could see heavy rain and flooding today and into the evening and urged drivers to use extreme caution.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol said it opened the southbound side of Highway 49 in Stone County to contraflow traffic after flooding near Red Creek Market. A social media post warned many south Mississippi roads were affected and urged residents to avoid travel and not drive through floodwaters.

Emergency officials urged residents to learn which roads are flood-prone and to monitor forecasts as remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur cause flooding in parts of Mississippi.

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.