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Little league basketball games scheduled for Saturday have been canceled. A makeup schedule is being prepared and will be shared with participants soon.

A Mississippi proclamation has extended the deadline for property tax payments in 49 counties to March 3, 2026, reducing penalties for late submissions.

Mississippi Governor Taye Reeves held a press conference to discuss the state’s response to the severe winter weather impacting the region.

Northeast Mississippi Community College Baseball revealed its official team poster, featuring the sophomore class, on opening day.

Despite cold temperatures, wild turkeys survive winter through physical adaptations and habitat features, experts say.

Experts say prescribed burning can be a vital tool for land managers in maintaining healthy wildlife habitats. More information is available from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation will keep northbound I-55 closed until the right lane is cleared of black ice, which accumulated overnight.

Videos taken from helicopters on Jan. 28 show the severity of icy roads, prompting safety warnings from authorities.

The northbound lanes of I-55 from Batesville to Sardis are now open as crews work in the area, according to officials.