Prentiss County News

Commissioner Andy Gipson is organizing a food donation effort to support Lafayette County warming shelter amid ongoing volunteer efforts across the state.

Entergy Mississippi has issued estimated timelines for power restoration after assessing damage from recent outages affecting 52,000 customers.

The Tennessee Valley Authority reports significant progress in restoring electricity to several communities in Mississippi after Winter Storm Fern. Work to repair transmission lines is ongoing.

The City of Booneville reports low natural gas pressure due to high demand during cold weather. Residents are encouraged to conserve fuel to maintain service.

Waste Connections will not operate regular routes on Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to weather. Updates will follow as conditions improve.

K9 Ranger encourages residents to stay warm and safe amid ongoing cold weather conditions.

Muscadine WMA will open to pre-drawn waterfowl hunters on Jan. 27, followed by Tuscumbia WMA on Jan. 28, with all other waterfowl hunts proceeding as scheduled.

The northern part of the state faces ongoing severe winter conditions, resulting in closures and altered operations.

Community members and officials are working to recover from recent storm damage and freezing temperatures, with appreciation for frontline workers and responders.

Two deaths and multiple injuries have been reported amid severe winter weather in Mississippi, prompting federal and state response efforts to assist affected communities.