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Mississippi deploys snowplows amid severe highway blockages

PUBLISHED Jan 28, 2026, 3:55 PM ET

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Mississippi deploys snowplows amid severe highway blockages

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Sources: 11

Center 91%

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Sources: 11

Jackson, Miss. State officials deployed National Guard troops, tow trucks and 135 snowplows Wednesday to clear ice-clogged Interstates 55 and 22 after a weekend winter storm left sections impassable and caused hours-long traffic stoppages. Drivers reported being stranded for up to 14 hours, and emergency dispatchers received pleas for medication and oxygen from isolated residents. Power outages and fallen trees compounded risks across the South, prompting welfare checks and use of wildfire trucks to move patients. Authorities said no deaths were reported and prioritized clearing highways and restoring services. As of Wednesday. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Noormahi M. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Weekend storm delivers ice and snow to parts of the South and Northeast.
Tuesday night temperatures plunge, causing highway surfaces to refreeze in Mississippi.
Wednesday morning motorists report long stalls and calls for medication and oxygen.
Wednesday agencies deploy 135 snowplows, National Guard, tow trucks and wreckers to I-55 and I-22.
Ongoing: Welfare checks, patient transports and power restoration efforts continue across affected areas.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 10
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 91%, Right 9%

Who Benefited

Emergency responders and transportation crews benefited from deployment of snowplows, tow trucks and National Guard assets to clear highways and restore mobility and services.

Who Impacted

Stranded drivers, elderly residents and medically vulnerable people suffered prolonged exposure, power loss and limited access to medical care due to icy roads and outages.