Author: Jon R Myers

Heavy ice accumulation and power outages are affecting parts of northeast Mississippi and West Tennessee as winter storms persist across the region.

Freezing rain has started in northeast Mississippi and is expected to intensify, with I-22 from Holly Springs to Tupelo among the most affected areas, officials say.

With freezing temperatures across the state, residents are urged to find warmth in local shelters and safe rooms, according to MEMA.

Mississippi officials expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump for swiftly approving a federal emergency declaration amid severe winter weather.

North Mississippi roads are ice-covered, prompting officials to urge residents to stay home and stay safe amid winter conditions.

Police in Corinth shared photos showing hazardous road conditions. Authorities urge residents to stay cautious and consider staying home.

Bands of sleet are moving northeast along and north of the I-40 corridor, prompting travel warnings due to slippery conditions.

North Mississippi is experiencing severe ice coverage, prompting officials to advise residents to stay home or exercise extreme caution if traveling.

A radar update indicates mixed winter precipitation is expected across Mississippi, with sleet, snow, and possible freezing rain overnight.

Lori Hill, Mississippi’s statewide human trafficking coordinator, has been appointed to the Victims of Human Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation Fund Committee, enhancing the state’s efforts to combat trafficking.

The organization announced the appointment of Hannah Harrison Walters as its new HR director in a recent video introduction.

Gusty north winds are pushing arctic air into the Mid-South, causing dangerous wind chills despite temperatures in the 20s and 30s.

MDWFP biologists flight across the Mississippi Delta to monitor waterfowl populations and habitat use during the winter months.

The Mississippi PEER Committee released a report highlighting cost-saving measures in state government, addressing issues like cell phone use, vehicle management, and office space.

Freezing temperatures are expected across Mississippi this weekend, prompting safety advisories from state agencies.

Jamyla Elliott of Forest shares her hands-on experience as a Fine Arts major at Northeast Mississippi Community College, emphasizing the program’s practical approach to art education.

A winter storm bringing snow and rain will also bring bitter cold to the Mid-South, prompting a Cold Weather Advisory for much of the region.

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks emphasizes key safety steps for conducting prescribed fires to improve habitats and reduce wildfire risks.

Northeast Mississippi Community College invites prospective cheerleaders to clinics and official tryouts scheduled for February through April. The college is recruiting male athletes for its cheer team.

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued winter and ice storm warnings for the Mid-South, highlighting increased sleet potential along the I-40 corridor this weekend.