Mississippi opens 79 shelters as frigid temperatures persist
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says temperatures across the state are in the teens and are not expected to rise
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Mississippi reports two more storm deaths; outages drop to 74,000
Two more deaths were reported in Alcorn and Union counties, bringing the statewide toll to 16, state officials said in
Read MoreReeves provides update on severe winter weather
Gov. Tate Reeves provided another update on severe winter weather in a Facebook post, his office said. The post did
Read MoreMississippi reports four more deaths after winter storms
Mississippi officials reported four additional deaths linked to recent severe winter weather — one in Lafayette County, one in Panola
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Mississippi Emergency Management Agency posts on Facebook
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency posted to its official Facebook page, the agency confirmed through its social media presence. The
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Sheriff East meets with Lafayette County, Oxford, MEMA and National Guard officials
Sheriff East met with officials from Lafayette County, the City of Oxford, MEMA and the National Guard this morning, a
Read MoreReeves updates response to severe winter weather in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. — Gov. Tate Reeves on Jan. 27 said the state is continuing to work with county, state, federal
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MEMA warns Mississippi of dangerously cold temperatures, urges precautions
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said in a Facebook post that dangerously cold temperatures are expected to persist at least
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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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North Mississippi faces winter storm with icy roads, power outages
North Mississippi is experiencing severe winter weather with freezing temperatures and freezing precipitation, state officials said. The Mississippi Department of
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