Eight months after Meridian native Jamal Roberts won it all on “American Idol,” it didn’t take long for another Mississippian to take the first step in trying to do the same during Monday night’s season 24 premiere.Within minutes of the episode airing, Daniel Stallworth took the stage with his versi
Residents in north Mississippi will not be able to update their driver’s licenses in-person on Tuesday due to the lingering effects of Winter Storm Fern.According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, driver service bureaus in the northern region of the state will be closed. These location
Persisting freezing temperatures and unsafe driving conditions, along with other lingering effects of Winter Storm Fern, have prompted officials to close local health departments in 39 counties on Tuesday. That number dropped from 54 closures on Monday.The Mississippi State Department of Health is t
As much of Mississippi still fights the effects of Winter Storm Fern, which left behind frigid temperatures and ice in at least 47 counties, Gov. Tate Reeves is mobilizing the National Guard to help with response efforts.The Republican governor announced during a Monday afternoon press conference th
First responders went on a successful rescue mission in northeast Mississippi on Monday morning.According to the Fulton Fire Department, authorities were notified around 8 a.m. that a hunter had fallen into the Tombigbee River. Emergency response crews arrived at the scene and deployed a rescue truc
Grammy Museum Mississippi, the only museum outside of Los Angeles officially associated with the annual music awards, will celebrate 10 years this March, and officials have a large slate of programming on deck to ring in the milestone.Wednesday, March 5, will mark the decennial since visitors were f
Several schools have shut down for the entirety of the week as crews work to recover from damage caused by Winter Storm Fern, which left icy roads, downed trees, and widespread power outages across north Mississippi.The Oxford School District and Lafayette County Schools announced all schools will r
Two people have died and two were injured in Mississippi as a result of Winter Storm Fern, Gov. Tate Reeves confirmed Monday morning.Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard reported that Bobbie Freeman, 66, passed away over the weekend. The incident occurred on St. Thomas Parkway in Bolton, where Freem
More than 153,000 Mississippi homes and businesses remain without electricity as of Monday at noon after Winter Storm Fern brought heavy ice, snow, and high winds to much of the state over the weekend.According to PowerOutage.com, the outages affect approximately 10.5% of the state’s 1.46 million-pl
The National Guard Armory located on the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson is open this week to receive donations for those impacted by Winter Storm Fern.Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced that the venue opened on Monday at 10 a.m. and will be open until 5 p.m. Cre
In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available in circuit clerk’s office statewide for the 2026 primary elections, marking the start of Mississippi’s congressional midterm election cycle.Primary elections will take place on March 10, with the deadline for Mississippians to register to vote
Mississippi SNAP recipients affected by Winter Storm Fern will have the opportunity to apply for replacement benefits.The Mississippi Department of Human Services allows beneficiaries of the federal food assistance program to seek relief whenever items purchased with SNAP funds are destroyed due to
What may be the first death directly related to Winter Storm Fern in Mississippi has been reported in Tishomingo County.73-year-old Timothy Steele died when an ice-laden tree limb fell through his mobile home, Tishomingo County coroner Mack Wilemon told WTVA. Steele was believed to be sleeping when
The Mississippi State Department of Health has announced several schedule changes for Monday as much of the state sees freezing temperatures and ice left behind by Winter Storm Fern.County health departments in the following will not be open on Monday: Adams, Alcorn, Amite, Attala, Benton, Bolivar,
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 melt for days.On Sunday, leaders in the House and Senate confirmed that lawmakers have been told not to immed
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 Department of Public Safety, driver service bureaus in the northern and central regions of the state will be closed.
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 Association (TEPA), an electric cooperative that partners with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to provid
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 Winter Storm Fern.Automobile travelers in north Mississippi have been asked to stay off the roads since Friday evening. The city of
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 the No. 18 Lady Rebels (17-4, 4-2 SEC) and the No. 17 Lady Volunteers (14-3, 6-0 SEC) will be rescheduled to a l
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 on Sunday morning that the order had been instituted as a result of iced-over roads, downed power lines, fa
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 over 162,000 residents. Counties with the most outages:Lafayette: 19,045Alcorn: 13,923Tishomingo: 11,284Lee: 11,267Tippah: 8,976
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 and additional areas of north Mississippi. The heaviest of rain and any sleet is expected to b
President Donald Trump has approved Mississippi’s federal emergency declaration, allowing the state to receive federal assistance during and in the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern if needed.“I have just approved Emergency Declarations for Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland, Arkansas, Kentuc
Tyler Tanner scored 24 points, and Duke Miles added 17 as No. 15 Vanderbilt snapped a three-game losing skid with an 88-56 win over Mississippi State on Saturday.The 32-point margin was the third-largest defeat for coach Chris Jans in his tenure at Mississippi State.Tyler Nickel scored 13 points and
