Mississippi

Rienzi Baptist Church will remain open 24 hours through Saturday night, offering warmth and hot food for those in need amid ongoing cold weather.

Booneville residents can access non-perishable food and infant clothing at the hardware store, which remains open until supplies are distributed.

Supplies remain available at Booneville Hardware through the evening. The store will reopen Saturday morning with limited items.

Officials say traffic has remained steady on major highways across Mississippi since early morning, urging drivers to stay cautious.

A Mississippi official will discuss the state’s response to a severe winter storm during a live press conference at 4 p.m. on Facebook.

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Applications for the Pelahatchie Bay alligator season open February 2 and close February 13, with a lottery system for permits. The season requires two applicants to hunt together if selected.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks celebrates 50 years of waterfowl stamps with free posters featuring every stamp from 1977 to 2026, available at regional offices.

Police Chief Michael Ramey urges residents to be cautious of scam callers and door-to-door debris removal offers, advising them to report suspicious activity.