City of Franklin, EMA prioritize clearing debris following Winter Storm Fern

City of Franklin, EMA prioritize clearing debris following Winter Storm Fern

Following Winter Storm Fern, all Franklin roads have been opened, the city has begun collecting debris, and one warming shelter is still in place and on standby as welfare checks continue throughout Williamson County.

Noem coordinates with Mississippi officials as state recovers from deadly winter storm

Winter Storm Fern death toll rises to 85 as Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says state still recovering from ice storm that killed 23 people there and left tens of thousands without power.

Ice remains on state roads in 10 Mississippi counties

As of 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said there are still reports of ice on roads and bridges in 10 counties across the state.MDOT identified the counties as Benton, Bolivar, Coahoma, DeSoto, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Quitman, Tate and Tunica. The agency noted the report covers…

Ice remains on roads in 10 Mississippi counties, state reports

As of 8 a.m. Tuesday, ice is still present on state-maintained roads in 10 counties across Mississippi, prompting caution for drivers.

Secretary Noem and Governor Reeves Thank Mississippi First Responders for Leadership During Winter Storm Response

TUPELO, Miss. - U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined Gov. Tate Reeves on Feb. 2 in Tupelo to recognize Mississippi's first responders and emergency officials for their efforts during a recent winter storm that impacted the state. Noem and Reeves met with representatives from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, the Mississippi National Guard and the Mississippi Department of Transportation, among others, to c…

Lawmakers move quickly to appropriate millions in disaster funds for winter storm response - Mississippi Monitor

By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune     Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann talks to reporters on Monday, February 2, 2026 (Photo by Daniel Tyson | Magnolia Tribune)     The Senate Appropriations Committee has passed a measure to transfer $20 million into the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency’s disaster assistance fund after an ice storm swept through parts of Mississippi. The funds would come out of the state’s Capital Expense fund. MEMA has alread…