Mississippi

The Cut-Off will host open mic night from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at 204 S. Commerce Street, with sign-ups available via QR code or walk-ins, organizers said.

Organizers say timely aid can prevent short-term problems from derailing students’ education. They are asking the public to donate online.

Several defendants received sentences for drug-related charges in Prentiss County, with sentences ranging from 10 to 20 years, according to court officials.

State agencies say the dam at Anchor Lake in Pearl River County has not breached and is performing as designed after high water. About 30 homes were evacuated as a precaution, officials said.

The National Weather Service on Friday warned that remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur could bring up to 3 inches of additional rain to Mississippi, increasing the risk of flash and river flooding, officials said.

Office staff identified pouch-like mammatus clouds over their building after storms, saying the formations form when cloud air descends into clear air and cools.

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.