Many Tippah County residents could be without power for weeks after Winter Storm Fern swept through the area, knocking out electricity for more than 9,000 customers. The Tippah Electric Power Association (TEPA), an electric cooperative that partners with the Tennessee … Continued
Sunday has proven to be a brutal travel day, whether by car or plane, as roadways and runways in Mississippi are seeing significant ice due to impacts brought forth by Winter Storm Fern. Automobile travelers in north Mississippi have been … Continued
The Ole Miss women’s basketball team is postponing its home matchup against Tennessee due to the effects of Winter Storm Fern. Ole Miss announced Sunday that Monday’s top-25 battle between the No. 18 Lady Rebels (17-4, 4-2 SEC) and the … Continued
As the northern part of Mississippi continues to experience the brunt of Winter Storm Fern, a shelter-in-place order has been put into effect in Oxford. Mayor Robyn Tannehill informed residents on Sunday morning that the order had been instituted as … Continued
As severe weather and significant icing is happening in parts of Mississippi, thousands of power outages are being reported. As of 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, the lights were out for over 135,000 residents, with the majority of outages coming in … Continued
Schools in Mississippi are closing and altering class schedules due to Winter Storm Fern’s impact. The National Weather Service said Sunday morning that conditions are deteriorating across the I-55 corridor and additional areas of north Mississippi. The heaviest of rain … Continued
Mississippi transportation and emergency officials are urging residents to stay off the roads this weekend, unless travel is necessary, as icy conditions spread across much of the state during Winter Storm Fern. The Mississippi Department of Transportation has reported ice … Continued
President Donald Trump has approved Mississippi’s federal emergency declaration, allowing the state to receive federal assistance during and in the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern if needed. “I have just approved Emergency Declarations for Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland, Arkansas, … Continued
Tyler Tanner scored 24 points, and Duke Miles added 17 as No. 15 Vanderbilt snapped a three-game losing skid with an 88-56 win over Mississippi State on Saturday. The 32-point margin was the third-largest defeat for coach Chris Jans in his … Continued
Ole Miss, after a promising three-game winning streak earlier in SEC play, has now dropped back-to-back matchups. On Saturday, the Rebels took on a short-handed Kentucky in Rupp Arena and fell 72-63. Fans had to get up a little earlier … Continued