Mississippi Death Toll Rises to 16 From Winter Storm

Winter storm death toll rises to 21, Gov. Reeves announces

Winter storm death toll rises to 21, Gov. Reeves announces JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Gov. Tate Reeves announced five more deaths have been reported in connection with the recent severe winter storm. One death occurred in Yazoo County, one in Lafayette County, one in Benton County, and two in Panola County, Reeves added. This brings the total number of deaths across the state to 21. Approximately 61,100 power outages remain in Mississippi, down fro…

Weather-related death toll rises to 16 in Mississippi

During a press conference Friday on the state’s response to the weekend winter storm, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced that two new weather-related fatalities have brought the state’s death toll to 16.

Gov: One dead, two linemen injured in Alcorn County, MS

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person was killed in a weather-related fatality in Alcorn County, Mississippi, while two linemen were injured restoring power in the same county. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced updates Friday afternoon in the aftermath of a powerful winter storm last weekend. The total number of weather-related deaths in Mississippi is now 16, [...]

Mississippi death toll rises to 16 from winter storm

PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced two additional deaths from the winter storm. One death was reported in Union County, and another was reported in Alcorn County. This brings the total to 16 statewide. Reeves also announced that two linemen were injured in Alcorn County while trying to restore power. Dangerously cold [...]

Mississippi governor provides update on winter storm response and recovery

Mississippi continues efforts to recover from severe winter weather, with 16 deaths reported and thousands of power outages. The state also prepares for cold temperatures this weekend.

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 a Facebook post. Thousands of linemen from across the country continue restoring power, and outages have fallen to about 74,000 from a peak near 180,000.Two linemen were injured while working…