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
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
“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
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
Bills have been introduced in both chambers of the Mississippi Legislature to expand the scope of practice for nurse midwives.House Bill 418 and Senate Bill 2553 would allow certified nurse midwives to practice independently as advanced practice registered nurses without needing a written collaborat
The Ole Miss women’s basketball team has announced another schedule change.Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin and company will face No. 5 Vanderbilt on Friday at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., with tipoff set for 2 p.m. CT. The game was originally scheduled to be played in Oxford on Thursday night but wa
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
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
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
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
