Winter storm causes 180,000 power outages in Mississippi

Significant ice storm in North Mississippi causes major tree damage, widespread power outages

Major ice accumulations of a half an inch or more have lead to widespread power outages that could last weeks.

Winter Storm Leaves Thousands in Mississippi Without Power; 70 School Districts Closing

Dozens of Mississippi school districts will close Monday after a historic winter storm swept through the state over the weekend, covering whole counties with ice and freezing rain and leaving thousands without power. The post Winter Storm Leaves 180,000 in Mississippi Without Power; 70 School Districts Close appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

Winter storm causes 180,000 power outages in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Thousands of Mississippians have lost power due to Winter Storm Fern. According to Governor Tate Reeves, up to 180,000 customers were without power on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Officials with Entergy said crews have begun restoring power to customers who lost service, but icy conditions may delay crews from safely going [...]

MDHS to assist SNAP recipients affected by winter storm outages

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) –  The Mississippi Department of Human Services is offering additional assistance to SNAP recipients who lost power during the Winter storm. MDHS announced on Monday, January 26, that clients who experienced a power outage lasting longer than six hours due to the weekend storms may be eligible to request replacement SNAP benefits. Requests must be submitted using the designated SNAP replacement benefits form. That form is avai…

Fairgrounds Armory Opens to Receive Donations for Winter Storm Victims

STATE FAIRGROUNDS – Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the old National Guard Armory, located on the Mississippi State Fairgrounds, will open today at 10:00 a.m. to receive donations from the public to assist those affected by the winter ice storm. “As we keep praying for those without heat or power in this cold, we are also planning to help,” said Commissioner Gipson. “Beginning at 10:00 a.m. this morning, I have dir…

Mississippi paralyzed by large-scale power outages, life-threatening ice as arctic air could slow recovery

Over 1 million customers across the Southeast were left without electricity at the storm’s peak.