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Warming center on Glover Drive is full

A Facebook post said the warming center on Glover Drive is full.

Warming centers provide temporary refuge for people who are homeless or for residents who lack heat during periods of cold weather. They are often opened and operated by local governments, emergency management agencies or nonprofit organizations to reduce the risk of hypothermia and other cold-related illnesses.

The notice that the center is full signals high demand for emergency shelter and may leave some people seeking alternatives such as other local shelters, community centers, friends or family. Local authorities and social service agencies typically monitor occupancy and weather conditions and may identify additional locations or resources when capacity is reached.

The Facebook post served as the most recent public update about the center’s status. People in need of shelter should check official local government or emergency service channels for additional information and guidance. 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."