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Mississippi roads turn icy, prompting safety warnings

North Mississippi roads have become slick with ice, creating hazardous driving conditions, according to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol, Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division, and other first responders are working to maintain safety on the roads, officials said.

Authorities advise residents to stay home, stay warm, and avoid travel unless necessary during the icy weather.

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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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