Winter storm knocks out power to nearly 150,000 in Mississippi
Nearly 150,000 residents in Mississippi are without power as a severe winter storm brings freezing temperatures, ice accumulation and falling
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Freezing precipitation bends, breaks trees; outages expected
Freezing precipitation is causing trees to bend and break, a Facebook post said, and officials warned that additional power outages
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NWS Jackson posts special winter weather briefing
The National Weather Service Jackson office posted a special winter weather briefing recorded Jan. 24, 2026, the agency said in
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Commentator says Minneapolis breaking news overshadows Mississippi winter storm coverage
A commentator in a Facebook reel said they appeared on Fox to discuss historic winter storms in Mississippi, but breaking
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Mississippi thanks President Trump after emergency declaration approved
State officials thanked President Donald J. Trump for quickly approving an emergency declaration for direct federal assistance as freezing conditions
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Mississippi Emergency Management Agency posts photos
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency posted photos on its official Facebook page, the agency’s social media account shows. MEMA is
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Power outages drop below 500; residents urged to charge phones
A Facebook post urged residents to charge their phones while they still have power, saying total outages are now under
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MEMA positions supplies ahead of winter weather
MEMA said it is continuing to move goods and supplies into position ahead of an anticipated winter weather event, posting
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North Mississippi faces severe winter storm, officials warn
North Mississippi is experiencing severe winter weather, including freezing temperatures and freezing precipitation, state officials said. The Mississippi Department of
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Winter storm prompts tips to stay warm during power outages
With power outages expected from a winter storm, a Facebook post shared practical tips to help people stay warm if
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