Mississippi National Guard Activated for Storm Recovery Assistance - Daily Leader

Mississippi National Guard activated for storm recovery assistance - Daily Leader

The Mississippi National Guard has activated 500 service members across the state to conduct general support, fueling operations, and aerial logistics packaging of food and other needed supplies following the major winter storm of Jan. 23-26. Winter Storm Fern — so named by The Weather Channel and the National Weather Service — impacted parts of Mississippi bringing freezing rain, sleet, snow and dangerous temperatures through the weekend. Missi…

Guard Transports Patients, Medical Workers After Winter Storm

JANUARY 28, 2026 – Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing are transporting medical patients and healthcare providers to and from clinics and hospitals after Winter Storm Fern dumped about 10 inches of snow and ice Jan. 24 and 25, leaving many secondary roads and parking lots impassable with two-wheel-drive vehicles. More than 50 Kentucky Guard Airmen will remain on duty as long as needed, supplementing hundreds of Kentu…

Mississippi National Guard Activates 500 for Winter Storm Response - Mississippi Monitor

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 198th Armored Regiment, stage vehicles and equipment at Camp McCain Training Center in Grenada, Mississippi, Jan. 27, 2026, in preparation for deployment to areas impacted by severe winter weather. The Mississippi National Guard is supporting emergency response operations in  coordination with state and local partners. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1 Class Shane Hamann)     The Mississippi National Guar…

Mississippi National Guard activates 500 troops after winter storm leaves 150,000 without power

JACKSON — The Mississippi National Guard has activated 500 service members across the state to assist with emergency response operations following a major winter storm that left more than 150,000 customers without power and caused widespread travel and infrastructure disruptions. The storm, named Winter Storm Fern by the National Weather Service and The Weather Channel, brought freezing rain, sleet, snow and dangerous temperatures to parts of Mi…

Mississippi governor provides update on winter weather response

Governor Tate Reeves announced ongoing efforts to manage severe winter conditions in Mississippi, with two additional fatalities reported.

Governor Reeves confirms 2 deaths, 2 injured from winter storm

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.