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Extreme winter weather continues in northern part of state; DSB locations closed

Extreme winter weather continues in the northern part of the state, and DSB locations in that region will remain closed on Jan. 27, 2026, the agency said in a Facebook post. All other DSB locations will operate under regular business hours, the post said.

DSB operates multiple service locations across the state that provide in-person assistance to residents. The short social media notice did not include additional details about the severity of the weather or the expected duration of the closures.

Closures of public service sites can affect scheduled appointments, access to programs and staff availability, and they often reflect concerns about hazardous travel and public safety during winter storms. Officials typically advise residents to avoid nonessential travel and to check for updates before visiting a location.

Residents are encouraged to monitor the DSB Facebook page and local news outlets for further information. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."

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