For North Mississippi, a Return to Normal Still Weeks Away After Historic Ice Storm

Mississippi officials review winter storm response after widespread disruption

Mississippi officials review winter storm response after widespread disruption MISSISSIPPI. (WLBT) – Mississippi officials are reviewing their response to a recent winter storm that state leaders say was the worst they have seen since the early 1990s. Gov. Tate Reeves praised emergency workers while acknowledging areas for improvement in storm preparation and response. “I will tell you there are literally hundreds and thousands of Mississippians…

For North Mississippi, a return to normal still weeks away after historic ice storm

The small Mississippi community of Gravestown has been without power and running water for five days following an ice storm the likes of which the state hasn't seen in more than 30 years.

United Cajun Navy brings aid to North Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The United Cajun Navy traveled to North Mississippi from Louisiana to help those affected by last weekend's winter storm. Joshua Gill, the incident commander of the United Cajun Navy, said the team expected some damage when they arrived in North Mississippi, but the damage was worse than they imagined. “When I [...]

Three more deaths reported in North Mississippi related to winter storm

Seven deaths have now been reported in Mississippi related to the winter storm. Nearly 118,000 remain without power. Governor Tate Reeves reported midday Wednesday that three additional deaths have been confirmed in relation to the winter storm that has blanketed North Mississippi is ice since Sunday.