Mississippi Governor Requests Major Disaster Declaration After Winter Storm

‘This was a storm of the likes we’ve not seen since 1994′: MDOT on winter storm response

‘This was a storm of the likes we’ve not seen since 1994′: MDOT on winter storm response JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – It was one of the worst winter storms Mississippi has seen in decades. The Mississippi Department of Transportation crews had their hands full not only preparing for the deadly ice storm but in the aftermath as well. Brad White is the executive director of MDOT. “This was a storm of the likes we’ve not seen since 1994. You had a lot o…

Major Disaster Declaration requested in wake of deadly winter storm

Gov. Tate Reeves requested a Major Disaster Declaration following last weekend's winter ice storm crippled much of northern Mississippi.

Mississippi governor requests Major Disaster Declaration after winter storm

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced that he requested a Major Disaster Declaration for multiple counties impacted by the recent winter storm. The storm affected Mississippi from January 23 to January 27, 2026. According to the governor, this includes a request for individual assistance, as well as disaster unemployment. It also includes [...]

Governor Requests Federal Disaster Declaration After Historic Winter Storm

If approved, the declaration would unlock federal assistance for individuals, workers, and local governments affected by the historic ice and winter weather event.