Officials announce Wednesday closures for 15 county health departments
01/28/2026

Officials announce Wednesday closures for 15 county health departments

Persisting hazardous conditions, along with lingering effects of Winter Storm Fern, have prompted officials to close local health departments in 15 counties on Wednesday. That number dropped from 39 closures on Tuesday.The Mississippi State Department of Health is temporarily suspending operations a

North Mississippi driver service locations to remain closed on Wednesday
01/28/2026

North Mississippi driver service locations to remain closed on Wednesday

Residents in north Mississippi will not be able to update their driver’s licenses in-person on Wednesday 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 locati

Jackson State announces schedule change for on-campus ‘SportsCenter’ airing
01/28/2026

Jackson State announces schedule change for on-campus ‘SportsCenter’ airing

“SportsCenter” is still coming to Jackson State, but it will now be at a later date due to Winter Storm Fern’s impact across the country.University officials announced Tuesday that ESPN’s flagship program will come to Mississippi’s capital city two weeks later than originally planned. The show was i

Hearing date set in Ole Miss QB Chambliss’ eligibility case
01/27/2026

Hearing date set in Ole Miss QB Chambliss’ eligibility case

As Ole Miss and Trinidad Chambliss await a decision by the NCAA to accept or deny an appeal to an earlier decision to reject an eligibility request by the quarterback, an important court date has been set.Separate from the appeal, Chambliss’ legal team has taken the quarterback’s case to state court

Gov. Tate Reeves confirms fourth winter storm-related death in Mississippi
01/27/2026

Gov. Tate Reeves confirms fourth winter storm-related death in Mississippi

A fourth death has been reported in Mississippi due to the impact of Winter Storm Fern. Gov. Tate Reeves took to social media Tuesday morning to confirm that weather-related deaths occurred in Alcorn and Leflore counties, adding to ones already seen in Hinds and Tishomingo counties.According to Alco

Gov. Tate Reeves mobilizing National Guard in response to winter storm
01/27/2026

Gov. Tate Reeves mobilizing National Guard in response to winter storm

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

Mississippi hunter rescued after falling into Tombigbee River
01/26/2026

Mississippi hunter rescued after falling into Tombigbee River

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

Oxford-area schools shut down for the week after winter storm
01/26/2026

Oxford-area schools shut down for the week after winter storm

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

Governor says 2 deaths, 2 injuries confirmed as result of winter storm
01/26/2026

Governor says 2 deaths, 2 injuries confirmed as result of winter storm

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

Absentee ballots available for Mississippi congressional midterm primaries
01/26/2026

Absentee ballots available for Mississippi congressional midterm primaries

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

Report: 73-year-old man dies from winter storm in Tishomingo County
01/26/2026

Report: 73-year-old man dies from winter storm in Tishomingo County

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

MSDH announces Monday closures for 54 county health departments
01/26/2026

MSDH announces Monday closures for 54 county health departments

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,

Mississippi Legislature will not convene Monday following winter storm
01/26/2026

Mississippi Legislature will not convene Monday following winter storm

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

Tippah County utility provider ‘looking at weeks’ to restore power
01/25/2026

Tippah County utility provider ‘looking at weeks’ to restore power

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

Ole Miss-Tennessee women’s basketball game postponed due to weather concerns
01/25/2026

Ole Miss-Tennessee women’s basketball game postponed due to weather concerns

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

Oxford issues shelter-in-place order due to effects of Winter Storm Fern
01/25/2026

Oxford issues shelter-in-place order due to effects of Winter Storm Fern

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