Authorities have urged drivers on Interstate 55 north of Batesville and Interstate 22 north of Lake Center to turn around immediately. Road crews are working to remove stranded vehicles from these routes.
Officials warn that the roadways are in extremely dangerous condition. Other state highways and county roads in the area may also be affected by similar conditions.
Travelers are advised to limit trips in North Mississippi and exercise extreme caution if travel is necessary. No injuries or incidents have been reported at this time.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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