MEMA clarifies generator rules amid January 2026 winter storm
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said Friday it has received numerous questions about the January 2026 winter storm and directed
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I-55 northbound closed until MDOT clears right lane
Interstate 55 northbound will remain closed until the Mississippi Department of Transportation can clear the right lane after overnight conditions
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Helicopter footage shows hazardous winter roads in Mississippi
A Facebook reel posted Jan. 28 shows helicopter clips from Mississippi that illustrate icy, hazardous road conditions and why “road
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I-55 northbound lanes reopen between Batesville, Sardis
The northbound lanes of Interstate 55 from Batesville (Exit 243) to Sardis (Exit 252) are open, the Mississippi Highway Patrol
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Booneville continues recovery after ice storm
Booneville continues response and recovery efforts following a recent ice storm, the city said in a release posted to Facebook.
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Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office posts weekly arrest report
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office posted a weekly arrest report for the week of Jan. 20-28, 2026, saying deputies made
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Restaurants provide meals to officers
A law enforcement agency thanked Outback, Walk-On’s and Chick-Fil-A for providing meals to officers in a recent Facebook post. The
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Chief Tucker thanks legislators, National Guard for emergency response
Chief Tucker said in a Facebook post that he thanks legislators Bubba Carpenter, Brad Mattox and Rita Parks and the
Read MoreMississippi outages drop below 100,000 as linemen continue restorations
For the first time since Sunday morning, total power outages in Mississippi dropped below 100,000, a Facebook post said. The
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Oxford, Lafayette County establish official donation portal for recovery
The City of Oxford and Lafayette County said in a Facebook post that they have established an official monetary donation
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