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Update on Severe Winter Weather
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves announced that the state of Mississippi continues to work with county, state, federal, and private sector partners to respond to the severe winter weather impacting the state. Sadly, two additional deaths have been reported. One in Alcorn County and one in Leflore County. This brings the total to four statewide. Two injuries have also been confirmed.
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WM TO RESUME COLLECTION SERVICE IN KOSCIUSKO, CARTHAGE AND SURROUNDING AREAS ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 27
Durant, Lexington, Pickens, Goodman, Carrollton, West and Attala County
Kosciusko, MS – (Jan. 26, 2026) – WM will resume all garbage and trash collection service in Kosciusko, Carthage and surrounding areas on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Customers will be serviced as follows:
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MSDH Tips to Prevent and Treat Hypothermia and Frostbite
Jackson, Miss.- The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is urging residents to take precautions to prevent hypothermia and frostbite during the extreme cold conditions facing the state this week. Recognizing the signs and symptoms and knowing how to treat the conditions are key to saving a limb and in the worst-case scenario, a life.
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MSU returns to normal operations Tuesday
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University will return to normal operations Tuesday [Jan. 27] and is asking students, faculty and staff to monitor weather conditions and exercise caution and good judgment in making travel and personal safety decisions.
MSU Extension and MAFES locations will follow unit leadership.
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John Carlyn White, 88, of Kosciusko, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and faithful servant of God. John’s legacy is one of deep faith, steadfast love for his family, hard work, and quiet strength.
Visitation will be held at Kosciusko First Baptist Church at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, with services to follow at 11:00 a.m. A family burial will follow at Parkway Cemetery.
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Woodward Hines Education Foundation Supports First-Gen College Success in Mississippi with $1.5 Million Grant to FirstGen Forward
The Woodward Hines Education Foundation is focused on college completion in Mississippi, and its funds will allow FirstGen Forward to expand its impact in the state.
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Valentine’s Day
By Lee Ann Flemming
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Can Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann do what so many government leaders have touted but failed to accomplish and actually reorganize state government? He has his Mississippi Senate looking to restructure state government and run it more like a business.
A little history.
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Last week, House Speaker Jason White unveiled HB2, the Mississippi Education Freedom Act - the most exciting and ambitious advancement for school choice in our state in years, perhaps ever!
This comprehensive bill delivers everything supporters of parental power have long hoped for, and it aligns perfectly with President Trump’s strong commitment to education freedom.
This isn’t some minor adjustment or performative law – it’s the real thing for anyone who believes in putting parents in charge of their children’s education.
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Below is a press release from the Mississippi National Guard:
The Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) activated 500 service members across the state to conduct general support, fueling operations, and aerial logistics packaging of food and other needed supplies following a major winter storm Jan. 23-26, 2026.
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Lexington Board of Aldermen meeting Jan. 6, 2026. Credit: Leonardo Bevilacqua/Mississippi Today
Years after turmoil within the Lexington Police Department and allegations surfaced of discriminatory policing practices, excessive force and retaliation against critics, the city has adopted federally recommended reforms and has outed its police chief.
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Senate Education Committee Chairman Dennis DeBar says he will allow his committee to vote on the House’s school choice measure, but he’s still convinced the proposal to spend public money on private schooling will not pass in the Senate. Why are senators opposed to this? He explains.
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In some areas of Mississippi, such as Oxford and Lafayette County, schools will remain closed for the rest of the week.
Areas of Mississippi were still reeling on Monday from the aftermath of the weekend winter storm — including local elementary and secondary schools and colleges.
Many will remain closed on Tuesday. See a list of school closures below.
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Mississippi Republicans and Democrats will choose their party nominees in the Primary Elections, with the winners advancing to the November 3 General Election.
Midterm Primary Elections are quickly approaching in Mississippi.
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office announced Monday that in-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available in Circuit Clerk’s Offices across the state ahead of the March 10 Midterm Primary Election for the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.
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If enacted, a bill would create the “Mississippi Health and Welfare Efficiency Task Force” to examine the state’s delivery of social services.
The creation of a task force to study how social services agencies can streamline government and regulatory services passed the Senate Government Structure Committee last week. The goal is to make state government more efficient.
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The governor noted that weather hazards, debris, and road conditions are making it difficult to restore power to the over 150,000 without power as of Monday morning. He urged Mississippians to continue to check on friends, family, and neighbors and to stay off the roads.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves confirmed Monday morning that two deaths have been reported due to the winter storm that swept through the state leaving thousands without power and numerous roadways impassable due to downed trees and utility lines.
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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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