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Mississippi officials warn of deteriorating winter weather, with icy roads and power outages affecting dozens of counties. Authorities urge residents to stay safe and monitor updates.

As winter storms cause expected power outages, residents are advised to take steps to stay warm and conserve heat during outages.

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

Snowfall is expanding across the Mid-South, with sleet mixing in parts of Arkansas. Authorities warn of difficult travel conditions overnight.

Snow has blanketed Memphis, reducing visibility and causing snowfall rates of about an inch per hour. The snow is expected to continue until 7 a.m.

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

The National Weather Service has introduced a new app to help gather real-time reports on surface precipitation during winter storms.

Latest projections show minimal updates to the forecast for ice, snow, and sleet accumulation.

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.