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Mississippi Winter Storm Death Toll Climbs to Ten

PUBLISHED Jan 28, 2026, 1:19 PM ET

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Mississippi Winter Storm Death Toll Climbs to Ten

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Jackson, Mississippi, state officials reported that a weekend winter storm caused multiple fatalities and widespread damage across the state. On Wednesday Governor Tate Reeves confirmed three deaths in Tate County, bringing the statewide toll to seven and prompting expanded emergency response. Officials reported power outages that peaked near 180,000 customers, MDOT crews milling ice on interstates and MEMA logging damage reports for 208 homes, five businesses and seven farms. Authorities opened 81 warming centers across 47 counties while crews, including 500 National Guard soldiers Thursday, worked on clearing roads and restoring services. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Weekend: A major winter storm moves across Mississippi, creating icy roads and hazardous travel.
Monday–Tuesday: Utilities report outages that rise toward a peak near 180,000 affected customers.
Wednesday: Governor Tate Reeves announces three deaths in Tate County, bringing statewide toll to seven; MEMA logs damage reports.
Wednesday: Authorities open 81 warming centers across 47 counties; MDOT treats and mills ice on interstates I-55 and I-22.
Thursday: Officials update toll to ten fatalities; National Guard deploys ~500 soldiers and U.S. Army Corps assists with generators and logistics.

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Who Benefited

State and federal emergency agencies, utility crews, and contractors received increased resources and support to coordinate response, restore power, and clear roadways following the storm.

Who Impacted

Residents across multiple Mississippi counties suffered fatalities, property damage to homes and farms, prolonged power outages, road closures, and temporary displacement from unsafe conditions.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 10
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 10
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

State and federal emergency agencies, utility crews, and contractors received increased resources and support to coordinate response, restore power, and clear roadways following the storm.

Who Impacted

Residents across multiple Mississippi counties suffered fatalities, property damage to homes and farms, prolonged power outages, road closures, and temporary displacement from unsafe conditions.