Oxford-area schools shut down for the week after winter storm
Several schools have shut down for the entirety of the week as crews work to recover from damage caused by Winter Storm Fern, which left icy roads, downed trees, and…
Governor says 2 deaths, 2 injuries confirmed as result of winter storm
Two people have died and two were injured in Mississippi as a result of Winter Storm Fern, Gov. Tate Reeves confirmed Monday morning. Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard reported that Bobbie…
Over 150,000 Mississippians remain without power after Winter Storm Fern
More than 153,000 Mississippi homes and businesses remain without electricity as of Monday at noon after Winter Storm Fern brought heavy ice, snow, and high winds to much of the…
Mississippi’s agriculture department collecting supplies for victims of Winter Storm Fern
The National Guard Armory located on the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson is open this week to receive donations for those impacted by Winter Storm Fern. Commissioner of Agriculture and…
Absentee ballots available for Mississippi congressional midterm primaries
In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available in circuit clerk’s offices statewide for the 2026 primary elections, marking the start of Mississippi’s congressional midterm election cycle. Primary elections will…
Replacement benefits available for Mississippi SNAP beneficiaries impacted by winter storm
Mississippi SNAP recipients affected by Winter Storm Fern will have the opportunity to apply for replacement benefits. The Mississippi Department of Human Services allows beneficiaries of the federal food assistance…
Report: 73-year-old man dies from winter storm in Tishomingo County
What may be the first death directly related to Winter Storm Fern in Mississippi has been reported in Tishomingo County. 73-year-old Timothy Steele died when an ice-laden tree limb fell…
Your Mississippi forecast for Monday, January 26
You're definitely going to want to bundle up as frigid temperatures continue moving across the state in the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National…
Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State’s Roster is Improved, But Is It Good Enough to Win in the SEC?
Mississippi State seems to be winding down its activities in the transfer portal, and there is no question the Bulldogs have improved their talent from a season ago. The question…
MSDH announces Monday closures for 54 county health departments
The Mississippi State Department of Health has announced several schedule changes for Monday as much of the state sees freezing temperatures and ice left behind by Winter Storm Fern. County…
