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JACKSON, Miss. – Due to ongoing hazardous conditions caused by the ice storm, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is closing county health departments and offices in the following counties for Tuesday, January 27:
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2 months ago
Snow and ice left widespread damage across northern Mississippi as a massive storm moved across large parts of the U.S., creating dangerous travel conditions. Trees split open and dropped heavy branches, and power lines crashed down in some areas.
Though the worst damage was in the northern part of the state, areas as far south as Natchez saw icy conditions.
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2 months ago
The winter storm that pushed through the state Saturday and Sunday temporarily knocked out power at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman and Delta Correctional Facility in Greenwood, even as temperatures plunged below freezing.
“At Parchman, we had a limb fall on a line,” Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain told Mississippi Today on Sunday afternoon. “The power is coming back on.”
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2 months ago
Many colleges and universities across the state are slated to operate virtually.
The winter storm that contributed to downed power lines, gnarled trees and hazardous roadways across the state is also spurring school closures.
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2 months ago
The Mississippi Department of Corrections quietly entered into an agreement with a powerful law firm last summer to monitor its private medical contractor after Mississippi Today reports of alleged denial of health care in state prisons.
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2 months ago
Robert St. John says 43 years ago, he was racing toward oblivion with his headlights off. Today, he can see the road.
There was a kid from my hometown who had it all figured out at twenty-one. Charm, dreams, a family who loved him. He was also speeding down 4th Street at 90 miles per hour with his headlights off and three police cars in pursuit.
That was May 25, 1983.
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2 months ago
State Senator Tyler McCaughn said of the “The People’s Access Act” that “it’s only right to open the doors to public meetings.”
The Senate Government Structure committee moved a bill forward late last week to improve transparency in Mississippi state and local governments. However, the legislation is expected to meet stiff opposition in the House.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months ago
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2 months ago
JACKSON, Miss. – Due to hazardous conditions caused by the ice storm, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is adjusting operations for county health departments across the state. The safety of our staff and the public remains our top priority. We continue to closely monitor weather and roadway conditions, and operational decisions may change as conditions evolve.
Please note: This is an ongoing situation, and information is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, continue to monitor the MSDH website and official social media channels.
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2 months 1 week ago
WASHINGTON – FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Mississippi to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a severe winter storm beginning on January 23, 2026, and continuing.
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2 months 1 week ago
WARMING CENTER in the community house portion of the Poplar Creek Fire Department
Poplar Creek Community,
In the event that any household loses power/ heat, we are opening a WARMING CENTER in the community house portion of the Poplar Creek Fire Department that will remain in effect during the current weather event. We will provide a heat source to those in urgent need while the Fire Department is able to do so, or until the heat source runs out.
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2 months 1 week ago
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors along with the Municipalities of North Carrollton, Carrollton, and Vaiden have signed a Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency due to the threat of an ice storm.
Carroll County officials, Carroll County Sheriffs Department, Carroll County Fire Services encourage all citizens to be prepared and avoid all travel during the winter weather event. It will not be safe to travel. Through social media, and all other various news outlets Carroll County officials will be providing updates.
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2 months 1 week ago
Sue Geotes, age 86, of Winona, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Ola Sue was born on April 16, 1939, to Arnold and Inez May of Stewart. Sue graduated from Kilmichael High School and moved to Jackson to attend business college. Alongside her mother, she ran a home-based cake design business for over 20 years. In her 40's, she returned to college and obtained a nursing degree, eventually retiring from Greenwood Leflore Hospital. Although her favorite job was being "Big" to her grandchildren.
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Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Stewart were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18, at Friendship Primitive Baptist Church in Winona. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Winona. The Rev. B.T. Strum officiated the services.
Visitation was held Sunday, Jan. 18, from 2 p.m. until service time at Friendship Primitive Baptist Church in Winona.
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2 months 1 week ago
Mary Allen Campbell Moore age 93, who was lovingly referred to as "Nanu" by many people who knew her and a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully at her home in Carrollton on Jan. 17.
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A graveside service for Annie Rene Carter Armstrong of Winona was held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22 at Michie Cemetery near Vaiden. The Rev. Trey Miller will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Andrew Allen, Lee Sparks, C. J. Helms, Cade Ansley, Joey Ansley, E. J. Swims, and Brennan Jones.
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The Mississippi River is going to change course (avulse) to the Atchafalaya at the Old River Control Complex (ORCC) above Baton Rouge and discharge to the Gulf near Morgan City, LA. Gravity will send it down this shorter, steeper path in a big flood — maybe the next one. Course changes happen about every 1,000 years when the channel clogs up with silt, flow slows, and floods get higher. The last one happened around the 12th century.
By Kelley Williams - Chairman of Bigger Pie Forum on
2 months 1 week ago
Photo by Photo Special to Times/Conservative, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Pictured are Kilmichael Alderman Matt Bennett and Republican candidate in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District Kevin Wilson at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Winona.
Kevin Wilson says he walked away from school after the 10th grade so he could work and help his struggling family, a decision that now anchors the life story he is taking to voters as a Republican candidate in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District.
By Adam Prestridge - Publisher - Grenada Star on
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The National Football League Playoffs are set as Denver will host New England in the AFC Championship game while Los Angeles will travel to Seattle in the NFC Championship contest. This Sunday’s winner will meet in Super Bowl LX on February 8th in Levi Stadium at the home of the San Francisco 49ers.
There was ongoing discussion this past week about expanding the College Football Playoffs (CFP) to either 16 or 24 teams. The Big10 wants a 24-team playoff format, but the SEC wants a 16-team playoff format.
By Dale McKee - Columnist on
2 months 1 week ago
The Winona Christian School Stars and Lady Stars continued their stretch run to the 2025-26 season with three games – two of them at home – as the teams continue fighting for positioning in the upcoming Class AAAA, District 2 Tournament to be held Jan. 26-31 at Leake Academy in Madden.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Writer on
