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Mississippi braces for bitter cold weekend

Bitter cold is settling into Mississippi this weekend, with temperatures expected to dip into the teens and 20s, according to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.

Residents are advised to take precautions to protect their homes and families. Authorities recommend dripping faucets, opening cabinet doors, insulating vulnerable areas, and checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The cold weather is expected to last through Sunday, prompting residents to prepare for potentially hazardous conditions and prevent cold-related emergencies.

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Jon R Myers

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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