Governor says no injuries, deaths reported from Fern but conditions to remain brutal for days
A full-force preparation plan put together and carried out by state and local governments and so far heeded by citizens has resulted in "no reported fatalities or injuries" amid dangerous…
Mississippi Legislature will not convene Monday following winter storm
The Mississippi Legislature will not convene on Monday after Winter Storm Fern trekked through the state, bringing with it dangerous elements and leaving behind layers of ice not expected to…
Ice storm prompts officials to close some driver service locations in Mississippi
Residents in north and central Mississippi will not be able to update their driver’s licenses in-person on Monday due to the effects of Winter Storm Fern. According to the Mississippi…
Tippah County utility provider ‘looking at weeks’ to restore power
Many Tippah County residents could be without power for weeks after Winter Storm Fern swept through the area, knocking out electricity for more than 9,000 customers. The Tippah Electric Power…
Winter Storm Fern brings to Mississippi hazardous roadways, flight cancellations
Sunday has proven to be a brutal travel day, whether by car or plane, as roadways and runways in Mississippi are seeing significant ice due to impacts brought forth by…
Ole Miss-Tennessee women’s basketball game postponed due to weather concerns
The Ole Miss women's basketball team is postponing its home matchup against Tennessee due to the effects of Winter Storm Fern. Ole Miss announced Sunday that Monday's top-25 battle between…
Oxford issues shelter-in-place order due to effects of Winter Storm Fern
As the northern part of Mississippi continues to experience the brunt of Winter Storm Fern, a shelter-in-place order has been put into effect in Oxford. Mayor Robyn Tannehill informed residents…
Thousands of power outages reported across Mississippi due to winter storm
As severe weather and significant icing is happening in parts of Mississippi, thousands of power outages are being reported. As of 7 p.m. on Sunday, the lights were out for…
LIST: Mississippi schools closing, altering schedules due to winter storm
Schools in Mississippi are closing and altering class schedules due to Winter Storm Fern’s impact. The National Weather Service said Sunday morning that conditions are deteriorating across the I-55 corridor…
Officials urge Mississippians to stay off roads as dangerous winter weather continues
Mississippi transportation and emergency officials are urging residents to stay off the roads this weekend, unless travel is necessary, as icy conditions spread across much of the state during Winter…
