US EditionMississippi Winter Storms Kill 2, Injure 2
A winter storm caused widespread outages affecting over 150,000 people and led to two deaths in Mississippi, with emergency shelters and road treatments underway.
- Two men died during winter storm Fern in Mississippi, confirming two weather-related deaths according to authorities and Governor Tate Reeves.
- Bobbie Freeman, 66, died from exposure to cold after leaving his vehicle in Hinds County, while Timothy Steele, 73, was killed by a falling tree limb in Tishomingo County.
- Governor Reeves reported two injuries due to storm-related incidents and initiated National Guard support for recovery, as stated in his social media announcement.
- Over 150,000 residents are without power due to the storm, with Mississippi accounting for 20% of homes affected nationwide, according to Governor Reeves.
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Two deaths reported due to winter storms, governor says
Two deaths reported due to winter storms, governor says JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A winter storm that pushed through over the weekend has left two people dead. Gov. Tate Reeves made the announcement on social media Monday. The deaths occurred in Hinds County and Tishomingo County. Additionally, he said two others have been injured. Those injuries occurred in Hinds County and Smith County. [READ: Man found dead in driveway of home in winter weather…
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The Clarion LedgerTwo dead due to winter weather in Mississippi, governor confirms
Two people have died related to the winter storms that brought ice and bitter cold to Mississippi.
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