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MSDH Shares Frigid Weather Safety Tips

Jackson, Miss.- In anticipation of prolonged frigid temperatures and winter precipitation next week, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is cautioning residents to take steps now to ensure safety later. Freezing temps, snow/ice, and loss of power or water…

Governor declares state of emergency ahead of winter weather

Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency for Mississippi ahead of the arctic weather moving in. Freezing temperatures, snow, freezing rain and ice are expected to move in starting Sunday and continuing through Wednesday statewide. In his declaration, Reeves…

TikTok goes dark in the US

NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok’s app was removed from prominent app stores on Saturday evening just before as a federal law that bans the popular social media platform went into effect. By 10:50pm Eastern Standard Time, the app was not…

MDOT preparing for potential winter weather

JACKSON, MISS. – A second round of winter weather, with the coldest temperatures this season, is headed to Mississippi next week and will likely impact travel conditions. The National Weather Service is forecasting sub-freezing temperatures and measurable snowfall that could extend…

Cold weather shelters opening on the Coast

In anticipation of the cold weather coming to our area, cold weather shelters are opening on the Coast. All three Community Saferooms in Pearl River County will open as warming centers at 6:00PM on Saturday January 18th. Pets are not…

MSDH Names New State Epidemiologist and Deputy

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health has appointed Dr. Renia Dotson as the new State Epidemiologist. As Director of the Center for Public Health Transformation, Dotson was already responsible for all clinical and field services throughout the…

Closures around the Coast due to cold weather

Due to the winter weather, businesses and other organizations are announcing closures. We will continue to update this page as more closures are announced. If you would like to report a closure, email us at news@wxxv25.com The Mississippi Aquarium will…

Mississippi State updates times for May 15 graduation ceremonies

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University is updating its times for spring graduation for the two ceremonies on Thursday, May 15. The update accommodates a monthly meeting that day of the board of trustees of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. Graduation organizers…

Scam targeting Jackson County Planning Commission applicants

The Jackson County government says a scam is targeting Planning Commission applicants. A fake invoice is being sent by email, requesting the applicant to transfer large amounts of money as compensation for various items. The Jackson County Planning Department saying…